Beyond the Woo
Are you ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about psychedelics? Get ready to dive deep into the mind-bending world of plant medicine, therapeutic breakthroughs, and the controversial role psychedelics are playing in modern mental health treatment. Hosted by two trailblazing experts, Jennie Marie Battistin, best-selling Amazon author and certified psychedelic therapist, and Stacey Simmons, LMFT and author of Mushroom Pharmacy: A Practical Guide to Psychedelics, Beyond the Woo, strips away the mysticism and “woo” helping to demystify these substances while looking at the real science behind these powerful tools for healing.
In every episode, Jennie Marie and Stacey confront the stigmas and taboos head-on, breaking down the latest research on how substances like psilocybin, ayahuasca, 5-Meo-DMT (Bufo Toad Alvirus), MDMA, and ketamine are revolutionizing treatments for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and beyond. They also explore how ancient wisdom blends with modern neuroscience to offer alternative paths to healing that go far beyond traditional therapy. With their unique blend of clinical experience and approachable storytelling, these two experts will take listeners on a captivating journey to explore where science and controversy collide in the new psychedelic revolution.
Beyond the Woo
Journey to the Medicines: Jennie Marie’s Path to Psychedelics in Mexico
In this powerful episode, we follow the inspiring and deeply personal journey of Jennie Marie, a licensed psychotherapist and certified psychedelic medicine therapist, as she travels to Mexico in search of authentic, transformative healing experiences with plant and animal psychedelic medicines.
After three separate visits to the Cancun region and sitting with 17 different medicine providers, Jennie Marie finally met her teacher—the medicine woman Ixca, a guide and healer who would shape her path forward.
What sparked this calling? It all began during her fellowship training at the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, where Jennie Marie was introduced to the clinical promise and sacred history of medicines like Bufo (5-MeO-DMT), Psilocybin, Ayahuasca, Kambo, Peyote, San Pedro, and more.
Because these sacred medicines remain inaccessible and criminalized in the U.S., Jennie Marie traveled to Mexico to work with indigenous medicine holders—those with ancestral traditions and deep spiritual connections to these powerful substances.
🌵 One of the most profound moments? A visit to the Seri Tribe in the Sonoran Desert, where she and her colleague Stacey participated in a Bufo ceremony with the people who are the original stewards of the Sonoran Toad (Bufo alvarius). This deeply humbling experience marked a turning point in her work and soul.
Today, Jennie Marie hosts retreats in the Cancun area, offering individuals the opportunity to experience life-changing healing through legal and respectful access to sacred medicines.
🔍 In this episode, we explore:
-Jennie Marie’s path to discovering her teacher, Ixca 🌺
-The legal and ethical reasons for seeking medicine work outside the U.S.
-What it’s like to sit with Bufo 5-MeO-DMT in a Seri tribal ceremony 🐸
-The unique healing benefits of Kambo, Ayahuasca, Psilocybin, Peyote, San Pedro, and Rapé 🌿
-Why these retreats have been life-changing for clients seeking deep transformation ✨
-The importance of indigenous wisdom, respect, and integration in working with these powerful medicines
Whether you're curious about the ceremonial side of psychedelics, interested in alternative healing modalities, or drawn to the sacred traditions behind plant and animal medicines—this episode is a must-listen. 🧠
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Stacey Simmons, PhD – https://hope-therapy-center.com/stacey-simmons-therapist/