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Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

Ben "Doc" Askins

Executive Contributor

Anti-Hero's Journey

Ben "Doc" Askins

Anti-Hero's Journey

Ben "Doc" Askins has degrees in Outdoor Education, Intercultural Studies, Physician Assistant Studies, and Divinity. He has two decades of experience practicing and teaching wilderness, tactical, and expeditionary medicine in the military. In civilian life, he is a Psychiatric Physician Assistant with an integrative approach to mental health and extensive experience providing psychedelic-assisted therapy and precision medicine. He is certified with the Multidisciplinary Association on Psychedelic Studies in MDMA-assisted therapy. Doc is a National Outdoor Leadership school alum, a veteran of the Global War on Terrorism, and has postgraduate training in Neuropsychiatry and Genomics.

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An Open Letter To KY Governor Andy Beshear

The honorable Andy Beshear, governor of Kentucky.

The Real Reason KY’s Attorney General Doesn’t Want My Opinion On Psychedelics

I am one of the only clinicians in Kentucky certified by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)

Coming Full Circle – Healing Trauma Using Psychedelics

During my very brief stint as a preacher (three or four lifetimes ago) sometimes I would have this experience of attending church...

An Unconventional Answer To A Common Question

“So, what do you do?” We’ve all been asked the question. On a plane. At a party. At a party on a plane. How do you usually answer?

“Kentuckenheimer” – Kentucky’s Psychedelic Manhattan Project

On May 15, 2020, in response to a global viral pandemic, Operation Warp Speed was announced as a federal effort...

Embrace Enlightenment And Heal Trauma – Exclusive Interview With Ben "Doc" Askins

Ben "Doc" Askins has degrees in Outdoor Education, Intercultural Studies, Physician Assistant Studies, and Divinity.

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CREA Global Awards presented to

Ben "Doc" Askins

Anti-Hero's Journey

The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Daniel Ålund

Selection Committee

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Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to

Ben "Doc" Askins

Anti-Hero's Journey

Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Fredrik Elfqvist

Selection Committee

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

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