The Light Within

109. How Psilocybin Impacts & Benefits Women with Jennifer Chesak

Leslie Draffin Season 3

In this week's episode, author & journalist Jennifer Chesak talks all about her groundbreaking new book, The Psilocybin Handbook for Women. This first-of-it's-kind manual discusses the way psilocybin impacts & benefits people born in female bodies SPECIFICALLY and I am SO THRILLED to have met Jennifer & can't wait to purchase her book when it comes out June 6th, 2023.

Inside this episode we discuss:
- studies around psilocybin & female brains
- how psilocybin may impact women differently
- psilocybin and your menstrual cycle
- Jennifer's own journey with psilocybin & it's profound impact on her anxiety & grief around pet loss

How to buy Jennifer's Book:
To support The Bookshop Nashville (woman-owned): https://thebookshopnashville.com/item/htJG23OV3XBe2nAcVuU0aQ/lists/L6prSl7jBBd0/

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Psilocybin-Handbook-for-Women/Jennifer-Chesak/9781646044986

Connect with Jennifer online:

http://www.jenniferchesak.com

https://www.instagram.com/jenchesak/

https://twitter.com/jenchesak

https://www.tiktok.com/jenchesak

https://www.facebook.com/jenchesak

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferchesak/


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