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
Psychedelics, the Default Mode Network & the Neuroscience of Letting Go
Ever feel like your brain is stuck in a loop of negative thoughts, anxiety spirals, or identity hang-ups? That might be your Default Mode Network (DMN) running the show.
In this deep-dive episode, we explore how psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, and ketamine can disrupt the DMN—and why that’s a good thing for mental health. From mystical insights to brain scans, we break down the science and the soul of the psychedelic experience.
Join us as we uncover:
What the DMN actually is—and why it’s often overactive in depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD
How psychedelics “turn down” the DMN and boost new brain connections
The research of Robin Carhart-Harris
The famous “snow on the hill” metaphor explained in full
How therapists help integrate insights after the trip to create real, lasting change
Whether you’re a curious mind, mental health pro, or self-discovery enthusiast —this episode offers a ride through the brain’s most mysterious default setting. #DefaultModeNetwork #PsychedelicHealing #NeuroplasticityUnlocked #MentalHealthReboot
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