Psilocybin history, uses, and research

In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss the most fantastic of fungi, psilocybin mushrooms. They we explore ancient and modern history, therapeutic and ceremonial uses, current research, and more. Whether you’re new to psychedelics or an experienced psychonaut, there’s’ something in this episode for you.
(1:00) Maria Sabina
(4:02) Gordon and Valentina Wasson
(5:37) How To Change Your Mind on Netflix www.netflix.co...
(6:30) Hapé podcast episode www.psychedeli...
(7:12) Fantastic Fungi and Paul Stamets
(8:16) How To Change Your Mind, by Michael Pollan michaelpollan....
(9:37) Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert on "set and setting"
(10:40) The "Good Friday" Marsh Chapel psilocybin experiment
(13:19) Do psychedelics change your spiritual beliefs
(15:35) Psilocybin made illegal
(17:34) Is psilocybin harmful or addictive?
(19:46) Psilocybin therapy for substance use disorders
(22:09) Psilocybin dosing
(24:08) Placebo controlled trials
(29:25) Episode with Paul Austin about microdosing www.psychedeli...
(34:16) Difficult psychedelic experiences and combining medicines
(37:13) Possible applications for psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy
(39:54) REBUS and what's happening in the brain with psilocybin
(48:00) How psilocybin is different from traditional antidepressants
(51:00) Is the chemical imbalance theory of depression accurate?
(55:22) What can we learn from the brain from psychedelics?
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[@Gorguruga]

I just found your podcast today and, after binge watching 4 episodes, i gotta say it's one of the best in this genre. So much useful and fascinating info with a relaxed conversational delivery. If Joe Rogan hasn't interviewed you two yet, he really should. Thanks for producing this great show guys.

[@ShAlohaBlessing]

Thank you for sharing this important information with everyone else pushing this envelope for sustainable support systems. 🙌🏽

[@mfredhernandez]

Great videos! Keep up the great work!

[@ShAlohaBlessing]

I wonder if anyone here can recall the Terrance Makena talk about going on a " heroic " dose and advised to have cannabis on hand to calm down the trip if needed?

[@Hcurt202]

Loved the Valentina and Maria Sabina shout outs and recognition of our misogynistic culture 😊. Also a fan of the destigmatization concept and reframe of the “war on drugs” to really be a “war on people.” Nice work!

[@RosieWilliamOlivia]

Our culture is currently in the habit of crediting people who aren't responsible for good things as being responsible for good things, it's crazy making.
It's a pretty complex issue and isn't the responsibility of "men". Men are actively and openly being degraded in our society, they are treated as worthless and their very high suicide rates speak to that. 3 out of 4 suicides are men and that isn't because they can't share their feelings, it's because their feelings are dismissed at every level.
The current issue we have is a lot of lying is going on and for some reason a large number of people applaud that as long as the lying is what they want to hear.
There's a lot of beauty and joy in loving the truth.
Men and women, all of us, are happier when we are *all* being valued and loved and everyone is appreciated for what they bring to the table and met with compassion for for their failures.

[@Hcurt202]

@@RosieWilliamOlivia
Hi Rosie,
Nice comment. I know Reid and Steve personally and the comment about misogyny is related to a personal issue we have discussed related to the high rates of sexual abuse by psychedelic therapists within the psychedelic medicine field and in response to their direct quote in this podcast. It is not meant to be a blanket statement against men who I am a big fan of. While I do believe that misogyny is alive and well in our culture and around the world, I also believe heartful men who support women exist and are growing in numbers. I’m grateful to have many of these awesome men in my life and sounds like you have many in yours too. Congrats!
You’d also be right to point out that women can also be guilty of bad behavior and holding the genders equally accountable for bad behavior is a good practice.
Thank you also for drawing attention to the rates of suicide in men. While women actually attempt suicide at much greater rates than men, you are correct, men are more often successful. This is because men are more likely to choose surely lethal means via firearm than women who are more likely to try overdose and various other methods.
As a daughter of a father who completed suicide, I was inspired to pursue my career in psychiatry to save our fathers (and our mothers).
I am a big fan of the truth and make a habit of living my life in accordance with it. I agree- there is much joy in liberation in being free to share the truth and not letting the lies, manipulation, or pressure of others hold you back! I hope you create a similar joy in your life.
Much love and respect to you.
In kindness,
Heather