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
From Surprise to Science: The Story Behind Mushroom Pharmacy
What happens when life drops a psychedelic surprise in the middle of another book deadline? Jennie Marie sits down with Stacey to unpack the remarkable story behind her new book, Mushroom Pharmacy: A Practical Guide to Psychedelic Mushrooms — a project she never planned, but couldn’t ignore. Discover how this transformative book came to life and why psilocybin is poised to reshape medicine and mental health.
In this episode:
- How Stacey came to write Mushroom Pharmacy and the journey behind it
- The surprising origins and goals behind Mushroom Pharmacy
- Psilocybin’s impact on chronic pain, depression, Parkinson’s & more
- The future of psilocybin legalization in California
- Critical safety tips for foraging and dosing
- Why mushrooms are called the “catfish of the forest”
- How to safely grow, store, and journey with mushrooms
Whether you're curious, cautious, or already an advocate, this episode is your portal into the science and soul of psychedelics.
Grab Stacey’s book, learn, and journey wisely.
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