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
Breaking the Script: Psychedelics Path to Reducing Prescription Psych Meds
In this episode, Jennie Marie explores one of the most powerful and under-discussed shifts in mental health and medicine: the role of psychedelics in helping patients safely taper off traditional pharmaceuticals.
Tune in to learn:
- What “deprescribing” means — and why it matters now more than ever
- How psilocybin and other psychedelics support healing
- Why psychedelic-assisted therapy could reshape chronic mental health care
- Real-world stories of people finding freedom from lifelong prescriptions
- The importance of clinical support, integration, and holistic approaches
If you're curious about the future of medicine — and the role psychedelics are playing in redefining it — this episode brings clarity, science, and hope. #PsychedelicHealing #Deprescribing #MentalHealthReform #BeyondTheWoo #PsychedelicHealing #MushroomPharmacy #PsilocybinTherapy #BeyondTheWoo
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