#001: From Mormonism to Psychedelics | Daniel Lion

05/24/21 • 56 min

After leaving Mormonism, I came across research indicating psychedelics may have been involved in early Mormon visionary experiences. This got me interested in the possibility of having a mystical experience of my own on psychedelics. I also learned about the potential mental health benefits of psychedelics and hoped they could be used to treat depression. In this episode, I describe some of my experiences using psilocybin, edible cannabis, and ayahuasca. While I did have what felt like mystical experiences, I also had some challenging memories from my past surface in vivid detail.

The purpose of the podcast is for entertainment and harm reduction. Please consult a physician and your local laws before trying anything mentioned in this podcast. Please also understand that you may not hold us liable or responsible for relying on any information contained on the podcast or our website.

Links:

How to Change Your Mind
A book by Michael Pollan

The Body Keeps the Score
A book by Bessel van der Kolk

‍MAPS
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies

Links:

How to Change Your Mind
A book by Michael Pollan

The Body Keeps the Score
A book by Bessel van der Kolk

‍MAPS
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies

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#002: How Not to Do Psychedelics | Samuel Hale

Samuel Hale is an educator, writer and podcaster. We start off talking about Sam's experience with depression in childhood and then get into some of his early experiences with psychedelic substances, including psilocybin and salvia during high school and college. In Sam's smoked salvia experiences, time dissolved and he took on new identities where he felt intense emotions in alternate realities. Sam's experience with LSD is a warning for anyone interested in psychedelics. He didn't have a sitter and consumed an unknown quantity of LSD, resulting in intense anxiety and discomfort. Fortunately, Sam was able to connect with friends and mental health professionals after his LSD experience to work on improving his mental health and well-being. We discuss where Sam is at now with his writing career, mental health, and a consistent mindfulness practice he has developed. Check out Sam's personal and podcast Twitter handles below to find out more about what he's working on. His podcast is called Pod in the Machine and is dedicated to nerd culture across anime, film, gaming, and more.

Links:

@SamHaleYeah
Sam's Twitter Profile