Mushrooms, MDMA, and Mental Health: Our Personal Stories

In this episode, we go in a new direction that some people may feel uncomfortable with, but we feel is an important conversation. We talk about drugs. Specifically, psychedelics and what they've meant for mental health, including our own.

We share our personal stories, dig into some research, and have the kind of conversation we probably should have had with someone years ago. This isn't a "just say no" episode, and it's not a "do whatever you want" episode either. It's a real, honest look at what these substances are, what they can do, and why intention matters more than most people realize.

Here's what we get into:

• The history of psychedelic research and why it went underground for decades

• What the latest clinical trials are actually showing for depression and PTSD

• Patti's personal experiences with MDMA and psilocybin, and the lasting shifts they left behind

• Jan's experiences, which were considerably less transformational and considerably more fun

• The line between self-medicating and self-growth (and why it's worth knowing the difference)

• Ketamine therapy, what it is and who it's helping

• Where to start if you're curious and want to learn more before deciding anything

We are not here to tell you what to do. We are here to have the conversation nobody had with us, so you can make informed, intentional choices for yourself.

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*Information shared on this podcast is not medical advice. If you have a concern about your physical or mental health, please seek support from a professional.