Exploring the cultural, legal, and spiritual implications of psychedelics and the path forward for their use in modern society, this episode features Charles Eisenstein and Robert Forte in a conversation about freedom, the scared, and the potential dangers of commercializing these powerful tools.

They discuss the historical and cultural significance of psychedelics; challenges posed by their current legal status and the push to medicalize them; and what it might look like to move towards a system where psychedelics are recognized as sacraments with everyone possessing the right to carry their own “medicine bundle’.

Join Michaela Carlin on The Psychedelic Mom Podcast as she chats with psychonaut scientist Zeus Tipado about his evolving research on the brain under the influence of DMT. Zeus elaborates on his thesis about various states of consciousness, the complexities of visual processing while under DMT, how ‘predictive processing’ plays into hallucinations, and the use of virtual reality in DMT research.

Listen in as Michaela Carlin, ‘The Psychedelic Mom’, and Tanja Schelling explore the intersection of art, awakening and psychedelics. Tanja discusses how her art – unique creations combining visuals, audio and poetry – encapsulates themes of introspection, interconnectedness, growth and understanding, and how Instagram has helped her voice resonate with many.

Tanja also shares her personal journey with psychedelics, including transformative experiences with DMT and Amanita Muscaria, and discusses how these substances have influenced her art and perspective on life while also guiding her emotional healing. Tanja also delves into the intuitive nature of creativity, the importance of tapping into one's inner voice, and the role of suffering in unlocking deeper truths.

Exploring the cultural and spiritual depths of psychedelics, Acacea Lewis offers perspectives on the importance of cultural and historical context in the use of sacred plant medicines. Acacea, a cultural anthropologist and spiritual practitioner, shares her personal experiences with psilocybin mushrooms beginning from a young age, and how they aided her in overcoming suicidal thoughts. She also offers insights into the global history of entheogenic plants and the effects of their commercialization in Western society.

The discussion expands into spiritual practices, including the profound healing potential of Buddhist chanting, advanced meditation techniques and tea ceremonies. With reflections on profound personal loss and the journey through grief, this conversation highlights the integration of ancient traditions with contemporary practices for personal and collective transformation and offers heartfelt insights into self-discovery and continuous spiritual practice.

This week on Psychedelic Mom Podcast, Michaela continues her conversation with Mikaela de la Myco as they further reflect on the vital need for cultural competency, safety, and the inclusion of feminine voices in the psychedelic space.

Mikaela shares about the deep influence of the Ma’at tradition on her work, explaining how the teachings of Ma'at, the ancient Egyptian goddess of truth and justice, can be applied to create support and accountability systems within contemporary psychedelic communities.

She also advocates for the integration of traditional practices, such as Yoni steaming, natural birth control, and traditional midwifery into modern healthcare for women, and touches on the broader implications of ‘re-matriating’ entheogens.

Can psilocybin mushrooms support mothers in their journey of healing and empowerment?

In this week's episode of the Psychedelic Mom Podcast, Michaela Carlin and Mikaela de la Myco express their shared passion for raising the voices of women in the psychedelic space. They explore stories of mothers using mushrooms at various stages of their journey from preconception through postpartum; the importance of culturally competent, inclusive, safe facilitation; and the roles of advocacy and ancestral healing in their work.

Join Michaela Carlin and Dr. Bill Brennan on the Psychedelic Mom podcast for a deep dive into the complexities, uncertainties and profound transformations being revealed at the frontier of psychedelic therapy.

Dr. Brennan, who has extensive experience in psychedelic clinical trials, has co-developed their EMBARK model with Dr. Alexander Belser. Brennan discusses the various domains of this ‘whole person’ therapeutic approach, unpacking the EMBARK acronym: existential-spiritual, mindfulness, body awareness, affective-cognitive, relational and keeping momentum.

Join Michaela, The Psychedelic Mom, for a special bonus episode as she guides you through a meditative journey to help you connect to your true nature … beyond thought and ego … right here, right now.

This meditation invites you to drop your familial and societal conditioning – of only for a few precious moments – so that you can tune into the direct experience of your essence through sensation, sensory awareness, self-inquiry and pure presence.

This week on The Psychedelic Mom, Josh Putnam shares the extraordinary journey of awakening that led him to become a non-dual teacher, beginning with his tumultuous childhood and how his experience of homelessness and an extremely painful relationship with his mother amplified his survival instinct to an emotionally unsustainable level.

The conversation then opens up into vivid stories about life-altering moments of spiritual awakening, the intense process of facing emotional shadows, and the intricate relationship between suffering, awareness and identity.

Michaela and Josh also explore perspectives on the potential benefits of psychedelics in the awakening process, the vastly different effect psychedelics have before and after awakening, and the continuous dance between form and emptiness.

Can ketamine and psilocybin assisted therapies help ‘complex’ couples where one or both partners identify as neurodistinct?

Join Michaela Carlin for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Corvelli as they explore a groundbreaking type of psychedelic assisted therapy for couples seeking support in transforming relationship dynamics when diagnoses such as autism and ADHD are present.

Dr. Corvelli shares in depth about her ND Compass approach, which offers an innovative framework to meet the unique challenges of neurodistinct couples in safely navigating diverse communication styles and perceptual lenses that keep triggering and retriggering them.

Michaela and Dr. Corvellil explore concepts such as ‘differentiation’, ‘niche construction’, and ‘autonomic reset’ as key for both repairing and enhancing relationships as part of Dr. Corvelli’s forward-looking perspective on psychedelic therapy's potential to reshape relational healing.

This week on The Psychedelic Mom, Norman Ohler shares about his personal exploration of psychedelics, his writings on the topic, and his mother's Alzheimer's treatment with LSD. Norman and Michaela discuss the untold history of drugs in Nazi Germany, the historical use of drugs in warfare, the influence of psychedelics on societal and cultural shifts, and the complexities of global drug policy stemming from historical figures such as Harry J. Anslinger, long time US Commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics.

The conversation also navigates through topics such as the societal implications of drug legalization, the media’s evolving perspective on psychedelics, and the intricate relationship between psychedelics, empathy, and personal growth. Norman’s reflections on his upcoming book, 'The Magic Mountain', weave in a contemplation of personal relationship dynamics and the state of the world, illustrating the profound and potentially paradoxical effects psychedelic exploration can have on both individual lives and society at large.

Join Michaela Carlin in conversation with Brooke McPoyle as they explore the intersection of breath, fascia, electromagnetism and health. With a rich background that spans opera singing to Division I golfing with a deep dive into breath science and physiology, Brooke passionately shares about the profound implications of breath and fascial work on physical health, mental clarity and emotional resilience.

Brooke critiques common misconceptions in the breathwork community, especially one-size-fits-all practices that can exacerbate the stress response. Advocating for a more nuanced approach, she explains how specific practice of breathing, grounding and facial compression can significantly enhance nervous system function and mobility, radically upleveling our total wellbeing.

In this episode of the Psychedelic Mom Podcast, host Michaela Carlin interviews Quilley Powers, an 81-year-old 5-MeO-DMT facilitator with a rich history in psychedelic exploration for over six decades. Quilley delves into the significant role psychedelics have played in her approach to grief, loss, and her practice in hospice care, offering a unique perspective on the aging process, wisdom, and enlightenment.

She discusses how her personal experiences, including the tragic loss of her son, led her to work with psychedelics in a more sacred way, her approach to serving medicine as a “crone” in a youth-centric society, and the importance of set and setting in psychedelic therapy.

Michaela and Quilley also address the ethical considerations of serving a powerful medicine like 5-MeO-DMT, especially with respect to age and preparedness and the role of a facilitator in ensuring safe and meaningful experiences.

The intersection of psychedelics, healing, and awakening forms the central theme of today’s episode of The Psychedelic Mom with guest Licia Sky. This conversation is an exploration into the profound benefits of working with the body, mind and breath with patience, self-compassion and deeply attuned support.

Licia shares her extensive experience as a somatic healer and medicine woman, highlighting the techniques she uses to help people connect with their inner selves. The discussion covers the impact of trauma on the body, the challenges of working within the Western model of mental health, the significance of subtlety in the healing process, and the transformative power of psychedelics such as ketamine when used with sensitive dosing, intention and care.

Tune in to another inspiring episode of The Psychedelic Mom as Michaela Carlin interviews Brandilyn Clay, a ‘mamapreneur’, mother of two, and CEO of Goddess Capes and Liquid Gold Bone Broth. Brandilyn's journey is a profound exploration of transitioning from Mormon roots into a life deeply intertwined with psychedelics, entrepreneurship and motherhood.

Brandilyn's story unfolds as she becomes a passionate beekeeper, through which she met psychedelic mentors and experienced profound spiritual awakenings with plant medicines and psychedelics. Exploring the interconnectedness of psychedelia, motherhood, and entrepreneurship, Bradlyn shares the impact of her spiritual psychology expertise and personal growth on coaching postpartum mothers and married couples. Michaela and Brandlyn reflect on the joys and challenges of integrating psychedelics into the journey of motherhood, offering insights into a devotional life of purpose.

How does one navigate the complex intersection of identity, facilitation, and healing within the psychedelic experience? In this episode Michaela Carlin and Tony Pham (Butterfly), a facilitator deeply rooted in Buddhism and queer and BIPOC identities, dive into the complexities of psychedelic training programs, the art of facilitation, and the importance of self-care and integration on the path of psychedelic service.

With insights into the challenges of navigating facilitation within diverse communities and the responsibility towards ethical practices, this conversation shines a light on the layered experiences of connecting with ancestral wisdom and bridging traditional healing practices with modern needs.

How do we find true fulfillment? Tune in to The Psychedelic Mom for a conversation with Dr. Meghan Roekle about the relationship between one's true nature, the body's wisdom, and the mind-body connection. Michaela and Meghan explore the limitations of traditional therapy, pointing to non-duality and embodiment as portals through which we can move more deeply into genuine healing and fulfillment.

They discuss practical approaches to tapping into the body's wisdom, the power of presence and awareness, and how these principles can be integrated to support navigating life's challenges. Their dialogue offers listeners a deeper understanding of fulfillment by bridging spiritual concepts with everyday experiences and outlines practices to help orient towards living a more connected and fulfilling life.

Exploring the deeply transformative nature of psychedelics on parenthood, personal growth, and the understanding of generational trauma, Seth Lorinczi, a writer and parent, shares his journey with psychedelics and how it has influenced his life, relationships and perspective on his family lineage.

Michaela's conversation with Seth puts a significant focus on the critical juncture at which Seth was reintroduced to psychedelics in his forties during a crisis in his marriage, leading to profound changes in his relationship and his ability to show up more fully for his own life.

Seth shares about his process of excavating his family’s Holocaust survival story, in part through a psychospiritual quest to Hungary and how he then documented this experience and the revelations it inspired in his book, 'Death Trip: A Post-Holocaust Psychedelic Memoir’.

Beyond personal transformation, Seth touches on the broader societal and cultural dimensions of psychedelic use, including its impact on parenting, the dangers associated with young people's cannabis use, and the societal implications of mainstreaming psychedelic therapy. The interview illuminates the intricate ways in which psychedelics can act as both a mirror and a catalyst for deeper self-exploration and healing, and how they can also help individuals gain more clarity about collective and generational wounds.

This episode of the Psychedelic Mom Podcast is the second part of a dialogue between Michaela Carlin and her friend and colleague, Stefanie Cohen. Themes of ego dissolution, recognizing and sitting with our shadow, confronting deep-rooted shame and the challenges of integration post-psychedelic experiences weave throughout this fun and candid conversation.

Both women also offer reflections on their quest to embody their true nature through the lens of psychedelic experiences and non-dual philosophy, sharing insights into how these paradigms intersect within their broader processes of healing, self-discovery and awakening to the true nature of reality.