Osheen Dayal has done her Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology, at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, Canada, and is now beginning her Master’s in Clinical Counselling at Adler. Passionate about mental health and social equity, she is dedicated to exploring the intersections of clinical psychology, community engagement, and inclusive advocacy.
Before moving to Canada, Osheen successfully managed a construction business in India and ran a YouTube channel, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit and creativity. At UBC, she served as the co-president of the Women Empowerment Club, creating safe spaces and fostering gender equity.
Currently, Osheen leads the YouTube Committee and serves as a Podcast Producer at MAPS Canada. In these roles, she collaborates on projects that highlight groundbreaking advancements in psychedelic research, blending her academic interests with her commitment to driving meaningful conversations in the mental health space.
Osheen Dayal has hosted two Episodes.
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Episode 17: Cannabis, Opioid Use Disorder & Overdose Prevention: A Harm Reduction Conversation with Dr MJ Milloy
May 1st, 2025 | 1 hr 19 mins
Using Cannabis to Delay Opioid Use: Harm Reduction Strategies for Overdose Prevention with Dr. M-J Milloy
Why isn’t the evidence around supervised injection sites leading to real change? How does cannabis interact with opioid use treatment? In this episode, Dr. M-J Milloy, Interim Director of Research at BCCSU, dives into the data—and the disconnect—between science and policy. We explore gendered and SES experiences of substance use, the link between housing and drug safety, and how research can drive more compassionate public health responses.
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Episode 16: Healing & Harm Reduction in Psychedelics: A Conversation with Erica Siegal
April 30th, 2025 | 1 hr 18 mins
mental-health, psychedelics, research, science
How can we make psychedelic healing safer?
In this episode, MAPS Canada's Podcast host, Osheen Dayal, talks with Erica Siegal about the ethics, risks, and realities of psychedelic therapy.
Erica is a licensed therapist, harm reduction expert, and the Executive Director of
SHINE Collective, a nonprofit supporting survivors of harm in psychedelic spaces.