The Psychedelic Scene Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-psychedelic-scene-podcast The Psychedelic Scene Podcast celebrates, shares, and publicizes psychedelic music, art, and culture to bring together a global psychedelic community. 2025 Psychedelic Scene Magaine 6b7324e6-3aac-523e-ba5e-7a5f76f7b206 no en Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:42 -0400 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:04:56 -0400 https://psychedelicscene.com/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/mSEPsEJ5oT94DFiKt2FYxtKaSSjkRQSIJjIe_L4GSJg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lOGVl/MWMyZWVmNmFiNWYy/OTI1NGY2NzU1OTIz/Y2MzNC5wbmc.jpg The Psychedelic Scene Podcast https://psychedelicscene.com/ episodic Jason LeValley The Psychedelic Scene Podcast celebrates, shares, and publicizes psychedelic music, art, and culture to bring together a global psychedelic community. The Psychedelic Scene Podcast celebrates, shares, and publicizes psychedelic music, art, and culture to bring together a global psychedelic community. Jason LeValley No No The Real Work After Insight: IFS and Healing with Curt Kearney The Real Work After Insight: IFS and Healing with Curt Kearney full cd20c4cd-1ceb-423c-81a7-77e6def6ef41 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c28746d Powerful experiences can change how we see ourselves. The real work is what happens afterward.

In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, Jill Sitnick speaks with psychotherapist Curt Kearney about healing through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS). They explore why insight alone is rarely enough, how IFS helps people build lasting change, and what real integration looks like in everyday life.

This is a grounded, educational conversation about mental health, self-understanding, and long-term growth.

Find Curt's Book: Psychedelics and Internal Family Systems: A partnership in relational healing https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelics-Internal-Family-Systems-partnership/dp/B0F8PZCZRK

]]> Powerful experiences can change how we see ourselves. The real work is what happens afterward.

In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, Jill Sitnick speaks with psychotherapist Curt Kearney about healing through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS). They explore why insight alone is rarely enough, how IFS helps people build lasting change, and what real integration looks like in everyday life.

This is a grounded, educational conversation about mental health, self-understanding, and long-term growth.

Find Curt's Book: Psychedelics and Internal Family Systems: A partnership in relational healing https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelics-Internal-Family-Systems-partnership/dp/B0F8PZCZRK

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Jason LeValley Jason LeValley 3308 Powerful experiences can change how we see ourselves. The real work is what happens afterward.

In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, Jill Sitnick speaks with psychotherapist Curt Kearney about healing through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS). They explore why insight alone is rarely enough, how IFS helps people build lasting change, and what real integration looks like in everyday life.

This is a grounded, educational conversation about mental health, self-understanding, and long-term growth.

Find Curt's Book: Psychedelics and Internal Family Systems: A partnership in relational healing https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelics-Internal-Family-Systems-partnership/dp/B0F8PZCZRK

]]> No Holly Draft: Reality Sandwich and the Art of Conscious Community with Holly Crawford Holly Draft: Reality Sandwich and the Art of Conscious Community with Holly Crawford full 98d99aa5-1d02-4207-a779-8fcd631c54bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/84b83a15 In this episode of The Psychedelic Scene Podcast, Jill Sitnick speaks with Holly Crawford, lead editor of Reality Sandwich, about community, creativity, and conscious exploration.

Reality Sandwich is an independent platform dedicated to storytelling, music, art, and shared experiences at the intersection of psychedelics, culture, and consciousness. Holly shares her journey from the cannabis industry into psychedelic media, how Reality Sandwich was rebuilt as a community-first platform, and why real connection is at the heart of their work.

They discuss what “waking up” really means, how integration happens through storytelling, and how creativity can serve as a doorway into awareness.

Check out Reality Sandwich! https://realitysandwich.com/

]]> In this episode of The Psychedelic Scene Podcast, Jill Sitnick speaks with Holly Crawford, lead editor of Reality Sandwich, about community, creativity, and conscious exploration.

Reality Sandwich is an independent platform dedicated to storytelling, music, art, and shared experiences at the intersection of psychedelics, culture, and consciousness. Holly shares her journey from the cannabis industry into psychedelic media, how Reality Sandwich was rebuilt as a community-first platform, and why real connection is at the heart of their work.

They discuss what “waking up” really means, how integration happens through storytelling, and how creativity can serve as a doorway into awareness.

Check out Reality Sandwich! https://realitysandwich.com/

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Jason LeValley Jason LeValley 2722 In this episode of The Psychedelic Scene Podcast, Jill Sitnick speaks with Holly Crawford, lead editor of Reality Sandwich, about community, creativity, and conscious exploration.

Reality Sandwich is an independent platform dedicated to storytelling, music, art, and shared experiences at the intersection of psychedelics, culture, and consciousness. Holly shares her journey from the cannabis industry into psychedelic media, how Reality Sandwich was rebuilt as a community-first platform, and why real connection is at the heart of their work.

They discuss what “waking up” really means, how integration happens through storytelling, and how creativity can serve as a doorway into awareness.

Check out Reality Sandwich! https://realitysandwich.com/

]]> No Telling the Whole Story of Psychedelic Therapy with Alex Detmering Telling the Whole Story of Psychedelic Therapy with Alex Detmering full d5f222a6-e686-4e46-9d56-35506ba78a47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3e890f2 In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, host Jill Sitnick speaks with Alex Detmering, founder of the Parable Foundation, about the parts of psychedelic therapy that rarely get talked about.

Rather than focusing on peak moments or simplified success stories, this conversation explores what happens in the middle: confusion, fear, identity disruption, and the long process of integration that follows insight.

Alex shares how his own therapeutic experiences led him to create an anonymous storytelling project focused on honesty, nuance, and lived experience. Together, Jill and Alex discuss why ambiguity is not a failure, why integration often takes years, and why hearing real stories can help people feel less alone in their own process.

This episode is educational in nature and intended to support thoughtful understanding of therapeutic experiences, not to promote or prescribe any treatment.

Topics covered include:

  • Why psychedelic therapy is rarely a one-time event
  • The emotional and psychological “messy middle”
  • What people misunderstand about integration
  • The role of fear, uncertainty, and openness in change
  • Why honest storytelling matters in mental health conversations

🎧 This conversation discusses challenging emotional experiences in a reflective, non-graphic way.


 Alex Detmering is the founder of the Parable Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to sharing honest, long-form accounts of therapeutic experiences. Find Alex at: https://parablefoundation.substack.com/

More content at psychedelicscene.com!

]]> In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, host Jill Sitnick speaks with Alex Detmering, founder of the Parable Foundation, about the parts of psychedelic therapy that rarely get talked about.

Rather than focusing on peak moments or simplified success stories, this conversation explores what happens in the middle: confusion, fear, identity disruption, and the long process of integration that follows insight.

Alex shares how his own therapeutic experiences led him to create an anonymous storytelling project focused on honesty, nuance, and lived experience. Together, Jill and Alex discuss why ambiguity is not a failure, why integration often takes years, and why hearing real stories can help people feel less alone in their own process.

This episode is educational in nature and intended to support thoughtful understanding of therapeutic experiences, not to promote or prescribe any treatment.

Topics covered include:

  • Why psychedelic therapy is rarely a one-time event
  • The emotional and psychological “messy middle”
  • What people misunderstand about integration
  • The role of fear, uncertainty, and openness in change
  • Why honest storytelling matters in mental health conversations

🎧 This conversation discusses challenging emotional experiences in a reflective, non-graphic way.


 Alex Detmering is the founder of the Parable Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to sharing honest, long-form accounts of therapeutic experiences. Find Alex at: https://parablefoundation.substack.com/

More content at psychedelicscene.com!

]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Jason LeValley Jason LeValley 2298 In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, host Jill Sitnick speaks with Alex Detmering, founder of the Parable Foundation, about the parts of psychedelic therapy that rarely get talked about.

Rather than focusing on peak moments or simplified success stories, this conversation explores what happens in the middle: confusion, fear, identity disruption, and the long process of integration that follows insight.

Alex shares how his own therapeutic experiences led him to create an anonymous storytelling project focused on honesty, nuance, and lived experience. Together, Jill and Alex discuss why ambiguity is not a failure, why integration often takes years, and why hearing real stories can help people feel less alone in their own process.

This episode is educational in nature and intended to support thoughtful understanding of therapeutic experiences, not to promote or prescribe any treatment.

Topics covered include:

  • Why psychedelic therapy is rarely a one-time event
  • The emotional and psychological “messy middle”
  • What people misunderstand about integration
  • The role of fear, uncertainty, and openness in change
  • Why honest storytelling matters in mental health conversations

🎧 This conversation discusses challenging emotional experiences in a reflective, non-graphic way.


 Alex Detmering is the founder of the Parable Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to sharing honest, long-form accounts of therapeutic experiences. Find Alex at: https://parablefoundation.substack.com/

More content at psychedelicscene.com!

]]> No Veterans, PTSD, and the Difference Between Diagnosis and Recovery with Carlos Tanner Veterans, PTSD, and the Difference Between Diagnosis and Recovery with Carlos Tanner full 269aa1cd-ff54-430b-93b6-a40f15b3b348 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2d080dd In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, host Jill Sitnick speaks with Carlos Tanner, Director of the Ayahuasca Foundation, about how PTSD outcomes are often misunderstood, especially when statistics are shared without context.

Carlos discusses follow-up data from a retreat program for veterans and explains what it actually means when someone no longer meets the diagnostic criteria for PTSD. Rather than framing this as a cure or transformation, the conversation focuses on severity, functional impact, and why diagnosis is about thresholds, not the absence of struggle.

Jill adds personal perspective, describing how her own PTSD diagnosis was tied to suicidality, and why reducing symptoms to a non-debilitating level can still represent meaningful change.

This episode emphasizes clarity over hype and explores the importance of careful language when discussing mental health outcomes.


Disclaimer:
This conversation is shared for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice.

]]> In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, host Jill Sitnick speaks with Carlos Tanner, Director of the Ayahuasca Foundation, about how PTSD outcomes are often misunderstood, especially when statistics are shared without context.

Carlos discusses follow-up data from a retreat program for veterans and explains what it actually means when someone no longer meets the diagnostic criteria for PTSD. Rather than framing this as a cure or transformation, the conversation focuses on severity, functional impact, and why diagnosis is about thresholds, not the absence of struggle.

Jill adds personal perspective, describing how her own PTSD diagnosis was tied to suicidality, and why reducing symptoms to a non-debilitating level can still represent meaningful change.

This episode emphasizes clarity over hype and explores the importance of careful language when discussing mental health outcomes.


Disclaimer:
This conversation is shared for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice.

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Jason LeValley Jason LeValley 3679 In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, host Jill Sitnick speaks with Carlos Tanner, Director of the Ayahuasca Foundation, about how PTSD outcomes are often misunderstood, especially when statistics are shared without context.

Carlos discusses follow-up data from a retreat program for veterans and explains what it actually means when someone no longer meets the diagnostic criteria for PTSD. Rather than framing this as a cure or transformation, the conversation focuses on severity, functional impact, and why diagnosis is about thresholds, not the absence of struggle.

Jill adds personal perspective, describing how her own PTSD diagnosis was tied to suicidality, and why reducing symptoms to a non-debilitating level can still represent meaningful change.

This episode emphasizes clarity over hype and explores the importance of careful language when discussing mental health outcomes.


Disclaimer:
This conversation is shared for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice.

]]> No Firefighters, Trauma, And The Case For Safer Plant Medicines with Paul Walton Firefighters, Trauma, And The Case For Safer Plant Medicines with Paul Walton full 15e7eb41-41c9-4ce8-91f1-0e60acf3dae6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd7c6372 In this episode, host Jill Sitnick speaks with New Mexico firefighter and advocate Paul Walton, executive director of Firefighters for Plant Medicine. Paul has spent more than seventeen years on the front lines. Like many first responders, he carried a heavy mix of trauma, insomnia, and chronic pain. After an injury and surgery, he turned to medical cannabis as an alternative to opioids and found that it helped not only his body but his mind and relationships. From there, he worked through his union and county government to change policy so firefighters could legally and safely use medical cannabis off duty. Now, as New Mexico develops regulations for psilocybin therapy, Paul is focused on ensuring first responders are included in a careful, ethics-informed way.

Key Topics

  • Life as a career firefighter and the cumulative impact of trauma
  • How medical cannabis supported pain relief, sleep, and therapy
  • The long process of changing county policy and drug testing rules
  • Misunderstandings about “drug-free workplace” policies and federal law
  • Early outcomes for firefighters using medical cannabis under the new rules
  • Upcoming psilocybin studies in New Mexico and why first responders need a seat at the table
  • The importance of peer support and culture-informed facilitation
  • Practical advice for unions and departments that want to explore similar changes

Notes

  • This conversation is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.
  • Any use of cannabis or psilocybin should follow local laws and be discussed with qualified professionals.

Find Paul at www.firefightersforplantmedicine.org

]]> In this episode, host Jill Sitnick speaks with New Mexico firefighter and advocate Paul Walton, executive director of Firefighters for Plant Medicine. Paul has spent more than seventeen years on the front lines. Like many first responders, he carried a heavy mix of trauma, insomnia, and chronic pain. After an injury and surgery, he turned to medical cannabis as an alternative to opioids and found that it helped not only his body but his mind and relationships. From there, he worked through his union and county government to change policy so firefighters could legally and safely use medical cannabis off duty. Now, as New Mexico develops regulations for psilocybin therapy, Paul is focused on ensuring first responders are included in a careful, ethics-informed way.

Key Topics

  • Life as a career firefighter and the cumulative impact of trauma
  • How medical cannabis supported pain relief, sleep, and therapy
  • The long process of changing county policy and drug testing rules
  • Misunderstandings about “drug-free workplace” policies and federal law
  • Early outcomes for firefighters using medical cannabis under the new rules
  • Upcoming psilocybin studies in New Mexico and why first responders need a seat at the table
  • The importance of peer support and culture-informed facilitation
  • Practical advice for unions and departments that want to explore similar changes

Notes

  • This conversation is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.
  • Any use of cannabis or psilocybin should follow local laws and be discussed with qualified professionals.

Find Paul at www.firefightersforplantmedicine.org

]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Jason LeValley Jason LeValley 3056 In this episode, host Jill Sitnick speaks with New Mexico firefighter and advocate Paul Walton, executive director of Firefighters for Plant Medicine. Paul has spent more than seventeen years on the front lines. Like many first responders, he carried a heavy mix of trauma, insomnia, and chronic pain. After an injury and surgery, he turned to medical cannabis as an alternative to opioids and found that it helped not only his body but his mind and relationships. From there, he worked through his union and county government to change policy so firefighters could legally and safely use medical cannabis off duty. Now, as New Mexico develops regulations for psilocybin therapy, Paul is focused on ensuring first responders are included in a careful, ethics-informed way.

Key Topics

  • Life as a career firefighter and the cumulative impact of trauma
  • How medical cannabis supported pain relief, sleep, and therapy
  • The long process of changing county policy and drug testing rules
  • Misunderstandings about “drug-free workplace” policies and federal law
  • Early outcomes for firefighters using medical cannabis under the new rules
  • Upcoming psilocybin studies in New Mexico and why first responders need a seat at the table
  • The importance of peer support and culture-informed facilitation
  • Practical advice for unions and departments that want to explore similar changes

Notes

  • This conversation is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.
  • Any use of cannabis or psilocybin should follow local laws and be discussed with qualified professionals.

Find Paul at www.firefightersforplantmedicine.org

]]> No Can AI Help Us Practice Empathy with David Esselman from Fireside Can AI Help Us Practice Empathy with David Esselman from Fireside full 08622bd3-72b9-4e88-be41-0852925c77bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/811e1af3 In this episode, we speak with David Esselman from the Fireside Project (firesideproject.org) about an AI training companion for facilitators, called Lucy. We explore how this tool supports trauma-informed listening practices for facilitators, not by offering advice, but by providing a safe simulation space to rehearse empathy, presence, and ethical decision-making.

📌 Guest: David Esselman, Senior Advisor, AI Initiatives: david@firesideproject.org

]]> In this episode, we speak with David Esselman from the Fireside Project (firesideproject.org) about an AI training companion for facilitators, called Lucy. We explore how this tool supports trauma-informed listening practices for facilitators, not by offering advice, but by providing a safe simulation space to rehearse empathy, presence, and ethical decision-making.

📌 Guest: David Esselman, Senior Advisor, AI Initiatives: david@firesideproject.org

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:01:00 -0500 Jason LeValley Jason LeValley 3641 In this episode, we speak with David Esselman from the Fireside Project (firesideproject.org) about an AI training companion for facilitators, called Lucy. We explore how this tool supports trauma-informed listening practices for facilitators, not by offering advice, but by providing a safe simulation space to rehearse empathy, presence, and ethical decision-making.

📌 Guest: David Esselman, Senior Advisor, AI Initiatives: david@firesideproject.org

]]> No Rethinking 5: Low-Dose Protocols, Real Integration & Lasting Change with Stephan Kerby Rethinking 5: Low-Dose Protocols, Real Integration & Lasting Change with Stephan Kerby full 54c05c61-82aa-4f42-9076-150a517bbd66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95db6139 In this episode, Jill Sitnick speaks with Stephan Kerby (aka “Kerby”), founder of the Mindscape Institute and developer of the first structured low-dose integration protocol for working with 5 (5-MeO). Together, they explore how trauma-informed facilitation, nervous system regulation, and a 6-month embodiment model are helping reshape the future of psychedelic healing.


We discuss:

  • Why full-release doses aren’t always the safest path
  • How Kirby's stepwise, low-dose approach supports long-term healing
  • The difference between mystical moments and lasting integration
  • Why some people become destabilized after large experiences — and how to avoid it
  • How facilitators can be more ethical, informed, and effective


“Transformation doesn’t happen on the mat. It happens Tuesday morning in traffic.”

Whether you’re a seeker, practitioner, or clinician, this conversation offers grounded, real-world wisdom on how to support personal evolution through mindful exploration and conscious integration.


📘 Learn more about Kerby’s embodiment protocol and facilitator training: MindscapeInstitute.org

]]> In this episode, Jill Sitnick speaks with Stephan Kerby (aka “Kerby”), founder of the Mindscape Institute and developer of the first structured low-dose integration protocol for working with 5 (5-MeO). Together, they explore how trauma-informed facilitation, nervous system regulation, and a 6-month embodiment model are helping reshape the future of psychedelic healing.


We discuss:

  • Why full-release doses aren’t always the safest path
  • How Kirby's stepwise, low-dose approach supports long-term healing
  • The difference between mystical moments and lasting integration
  • Why some people become destabilized after large experiences — and how to avoid it
  • How facilitators can be more ethical, informed, and effective


“Transformation doesn’t happen on the mat. It happens Tuesday morning in traffic.”

Whether you’re a seeker, practitioner, or clinician, this conversation offers grounded, real-world wisdom on how to support personal evolution through mindful exploration and conscious integration.


📘 Learn more about Kerby’s embodiment protocol and facilitator training: MindscapeInstitute.org

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Jason LeValley Jason LeValley 3578 In this episode, Jill Sitnick speaks with Stephan Kerby (aka “Kerby”), founder of the Mindscape Institute and developer of the first structured low-dose integration protocol for working with 5 (5-MeO). Together, they explore how trauma-informed facilitation, nervous system regulation, and a 6-month embodiment model are helping reshape the future of psychedelic healing.


We discuss:

  • Why full-release doses aren’t always the safest path
  • How Kirby's stepwise, low-dose approach supports long-term healing
  • The difference between mystical moments and lasting integration
  • Why some people become destabilized after large experiences — and how to avoid it
  • How facilitators can be more ethical, informed, and effective


“Transformation doesn’t happen on the mat. It happens Tuesday morning in traffic.”

Whether you’re a seeker, practitioner, or clinician, this conversation offers grounded, real-world wisdom on how to support personal evolution through mindful exploration and conscious integration.


📘 Learn more about Kerby’s embodiment protocol and facilitator training: MindscapeInstitute.org

]]> Psychedelic Scene No Metabolic Ecology of ADHD: Microdosing with Intention - Wendy Perkins Shoef Metabolic Ecology of ADHD: Microdosing with Intention - Wendy Perkins Shoef full 20b6657b-a57c-4537-8e18-fc0ad6e5cf1a https://share.transistor.fm/s/76d9be3a In this insightful episode of The Psychedelic Scene Podcast, host Jill Sitnick dives deep into the nuanced world of microdosing and ADHD with Wendy Perkins Schoeff, a trauma-informed coach and researcher. Wendy introduces her Metabolic Ecology Framework, which reframes ADHD not as a disorder, but as a symptom of systemic dysregulation.

🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:

  • What ADHD really is beyond the common stereotypes
  • Why microdosing is not a one-size-fits-all solution
  • The importance of goal setting, intention, and environment before choosing a microdose protocol
  • How psychedelics interact with a dysregulated nervous system
  • The five-step holistic microdosing protocol tailored for ADHD
  • Why sleep is the foundational piece in any healing journey

🧠 Wendy breaks down scientific principles into relatable metaphors (like airplane takeoffs and productive procrastination), helping us understand how intention drives outcome in the microdosing process.

📎 Resources Mentioned:


💡 Whether you're new to microdosing, curious about ADHD, or seeking a more intentional psychedelic practice, this episode is a must-listen.

Be sure to check out Psychedelic Scene Magazine for all things Psychedelic Culture!

]]> In this insightful episode of The Psychedelic Scene Podcast, host Jill Sitnick dives deep into the nuanced world of microdosing and ADHD with Wendy Perkins Schoeff, a trauma-informed coach and researcher. Wendy introduces her Metabolic Ecology Framework, which reframes ADHD not as a disorder, but as a symptom of systemic dysregulation.

🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:

  • What ADHD really is beyond the common stereotypes
  • Why microdosing is not a one-size-fits-all solution
  • The importance of goal setting, intention, and environment before choosing a microdose protocol
  • How psychedelics interact with a dysregulated nervous system
  • The five-step holistic microdosing protocol tailored for ADHD
  • Why sleep is the foundational piece in any healing journey

🧠 Wendy breaks down scientific principles into relatable metaphors (like airplane takeoffs and productive procrastination), helping us understand how intention drives outcome in the microdosing process.

📎 Resources Mentioned:


💡 Whether you're new to microdosing, curious about ADHD, or seeking a more intentional psychedelic practice, this episode is a must-listen.

Be sure to check out Psychedelic Scene Magazine for all things Psychedelic Culture!

]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:55:57 -0500 Jason LeValley Jason LeValley 2664 In this insightful episode of The Psychedelic Scene Podcast, host Jill Sitnick dives deep into the nuanced world of microdosing and ADHD with Wendy Perkins Schoeff, a trauma-informed coach and researcher. Wendy introduces her Metabolic Ecology Framework, which reframes ADHD not as a disorder, but as a symptom of systemic dysregulation.

🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:

  • What ADHD really is beyond the common stereotypes
  • Why microdosing is not a one-size-fits-all solution
  • The importance of goal setting, intention, and environment before choosing a microdose protocol
  • How psychedelics interact with a dysregulated nervous system
  • The five-step holistic microdosing protocol tailored for ADHD
  • Why sleep is the foundational piece in any healing journey

🧠 Wendy breaks down scientific principles into relatable metaphors (like airplane takeoffs and productive procrastination), helping us understand how intention drives outcome in the microdosing process.

📎 Resources Mentioned:


💡 Whether you're new to microdosing, curious about ADHD, or seeking a more intentional psychedelic practice, this episode is a must-listen.

Be sure to check out Psychedelic Scene Magazine for all things Psychedelic Culture!

]]> No 🌿 After the Journey: Grief, Psychedelic Insight & Living What You Learn – with Andrew Weisse 🌿 After the Journey: Grief, Psychedelic Insight & Living What You Learn – with Andrew Weisse full 8a0d9a65-154e-418c-bee8-ff3f731027ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb5e1e04 What happens after the psychedelic experience?

In this soul-level conversation, Jill Sitnik speaks with writer and Substack creator Andrew Weisse about a powerful but often overlooked part of psychedelic work: how we integrate and live with what we learn.

Andrew opens up about his journey from Wall Street to healing grief through psychedelics after personal loss and how that path led him to create a deeply reflective newsletter exploring grief, relationships, consciousness, and what it means to live well after the medicine. Together, they explore:

  • Grief, mortality, and meaning in the integration process
  • The danger of getting stuck in “endless healing”
  • Recognizing spiritual narcissism and red flags in the space
  • Choosing the right medicine (and why it matters)
  • How psychedelics shifted their views on purpose, service, and showing up in the world

If you're exploring healing or asking “what now?” after your own experiences, this conversation is a must-listen.

🔗 Learn more about Andrew’s work at: https://substack.com/@thepsychedelicblog

🌐 Dive deeper into psychedelic culture at: https://psychedelicscene.com

🎙️ This podcast is for educational purposes only and reflects personal experiences. It does not constitute medical advice or promote illegal activity.]]> What happens after the psychedelic experience?

In this soul-level conversation, Jill Sitnik speaks with writer and Substack creator Andrew Weisse about a powerful but often overlooked part of psychedelic work: how we integrate and live with what we learn.

Andrew opens up about his journey from Wall Street to healing grief through psychedelics after personal loss and how that path led him to create a deeply reflective newsletter exploring grief, relationships, consciousness, and what it means to live well after the medicine. Together, they explore:

  • Grief, mortality, and meaning in the integration process
  • The danger of getting stuck in “endless healing”
  • Recognizing spiritual narcissism and red flags in the space
  • Choosing the right medicine (and why it matters)
  • How psychedelics shifted their views on purpose, service, and showing up in the world

If you're exploring healing or asking “what now?” after your own experiences, this conversation is a must-listen.

🔗 Learn more about Andrew’s work at: https://substack.com/@thepsychedelicblog

🌐 Dive deeper into psychedelic culture at: https://psychedelicscene.com

🎙️ This podcast is for educational purposes only and reflects personal experiences. It does not constitute medical advice or promote illegal activity.]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:26:16 -0500 Jason LeValley Jason LeValley 2406 What happens after the psychedelic experience?

In this soul-level conversation, Jill Sitnik speaks with writer and Substack creator Andrew Weisse about a powerful but often overlooked part of psychedelic work: how we integrate and live with what we learn.

Andrew opens up about his journey from Wall Street to healing grief through psychedelics after personal loss and how that path led him to create a deeply reflective newsletter exploring grief, relationships, consciousness, and what it means to live well after the medicine. Together, they explore:

  • Grief, mortality, and meaning in the integration process
  • The danger of getting stuck in “endless healing”
  • Recognizing spiritual narcissism and red flags in the space
  • Choosing the right medicine (and why it matters)
  • How psychedelics shifted their views on purpose, service, and showing up in the world

If you're exploring healing or asking “what now?” after your own experiences, this conversation is a must-listen.

🔗 Learn more about Andrew’s work at: https://substack.com/@thepsychedelicblog

🌐 Dive deeper into psychedelic culture at: https://psychedelicscene.com

🎙️ This podcast is for educational purposes only and reflects personal experiences. It does not constitute medical advice or promote illegal activity.]]> No Therapy or Algorithm with Victoria Cvitanovic Therapy or Algorithm with Victoria Cvitanovic full 840ee97c-429b-49fc-836f-e44d9b3cdea3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4d22cd5 In this episode, attorney Victoria Cvitanovic breaks down the fast-emerging intersection of psychedelics, AI, and data privacy. We talk about the risks of using AI during psychedelic journeys, why privacy needs to be a core community value, how legislators are already falling behind, and how AI could revolutionize psychedelic research.

We cover:

 • Why AI “feels” like a guide but can’t act like one
 • How psychedelic policy needs to evolve
 • Privacy, cybersecurity, and protecting your data
 • The future: safer protocols, new compounds, and ethical tech

Guest: Victoria Cvitanovic, Rudick Law Group
Disclaimer: Educational only — not legal or medical advice.

]]> In this episode, attorney Victoria Cvitanovic breaks down the fast-emerging intersection of psychedelics, AI, and data privacy. We talk about the risks of using AI during psychedelic journeys, why privacy needs to be a core community value, how legislators are already falling behind, and how AI could revolutionize psychedelic research.

We cover:

 • Why AI “feels” like a guide but can’t act like one
 • How psychedelic policy needs to evolve
 • Privacy, cybersecurity, and protecting your data
 • The future: safer protocols, new compounds, and ethical tech

Guest: Victoria Cvitanovic, Rudick Law Group
Disclaimer: Educational only — not legal or medical advice.

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:23:20 -0500 Jason LeValley Jason LeValley 3521 In this episode, attorney Victoria Cvitanovic breaks down the fast-emerging intersection of psychedelics, AI, and data privacy. We talk about the risks of using AI during psychedelic journeys, why privacy needs to be a core community value, how legislators are already falling behind, and how AI could revolutionize psychedelic research.

We cover:

 • Why AI “feels” like a guide but can’t act like one
 • How psychedelic policy needs to evolve
 • Privacy, cybersecurity, and protecting your data
 • The future: safer protocols, new compounds, and ethical tech

Guest: Victoria Cvitanovic, Rudick Law Group
Disclaimer: Educational only — not legal or medical advice.

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