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
Ego Dissolution & Rebirth: The Healing Power of Challenging Trips
What if everything you thought you were—your name, your past, your entire identity—suddenly... vanished?
In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most mysterious and transformative aspects of psychedelic healing: ego dissolution.
We explore the misunderstood terrain of so-called “bad trips” (challenging trips)
—and why they’re often not bad at all, but rather invitations to heal
. From mystical moments to terrifying breakthroughs, you’ll learn why losing your sense of self might just be the start of truly finding yourself
We’ll also cover:
What ego dissolution feels like (and why it matters)
Why “bad trips” are better reframed as challenging experiences or uncovering moments
The crucial role of psychedelic therapists before and after the trip What integration means—and why it’s where the magic happens Metaphor to help make sense of the unspeakable Why the ego isn’t your enemy... it just needs a reboot
Whether you’re a psychonaut, therapist, or simply curious—this episode pulls back the curtain on one of the most powerful psychological experiences possible.
#PsychedelicTherapy #EgoDissolution #BadTripToBreakthrough #IntegrationIsEverything
Subscribe & Listen: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondthewoo
Follow for more: Our IG: hope_therapy_center
Our practice: https://hope-therapy-center.com/
Stacey's book Mushroom Pharmacy on Amazon.: https://bit.ly/40vHl3y
Retreats: https://www.psychedelicplantmedicineretreat.com
Connect with us!
Learn more about Jennie Marie Battistin: https://hope-therapy-center.com/jennie-marie-battistin-therapist/
Learn more about Stacey Simmons, PhD: https://hope-therapy-center.com/stacey-simmons-therapist/
Connect with Us!
Website: https://hope-therapy-center.com/
Instagram: @hope_therapy_center
Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel: Beyond the Woo
Hosts:
Jennie Marie Battistin – https://hope-therapy-center.com/jennie-marie-battistin-therapist/
Stacey Simmons, PhD – https://hope-therapy-center.com/stacey-simmons-therapist/