#015 Peter Reitano: Feeling profound awe on psychedelics

#015 Peter Reitano: Feeling profound awe on psychedelics

Author: Ray Christian October 8, 2021 Duration: 36:02
Summary: We talk with Peter Reitano — founder and CEO of Gwella Mushroom — about profound awe, psychedelics as a mirror, and their non-psychedelic microdosing Mojo gummies. Peter discusses lessons we can learn from cannabis legalization, being a victim of your own bullying, and psychedelics as a tool for secular spirituality. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Seattle decriminalizes magic mushrooms; psychedelic "training wheels" program (0:36) — Mojo and non-psychedelic microdosing (2:15) —...

Hosted by Ray Christian, Psy Diaries sits at the curious intersection of clinical science and profound personal transformation. This isn't just another health podcast; it's a series of deep, often surprising conversations with doctors, researchers, and therapists who are actively exploring the frontiers of the mind. You'll hear firsthand accounts and rigorous analysis about the resurgence of psychedelic compounds, moving beyond sensational headlines to understand the real mechanisms at play. Episodes delve into how these ancient and modern substances are being re-examined for mental health, from alleviating deep-seated trauma to facilitating those ineffable mystical experiences that can redefine a person's worldview. The discussion naturally extends to the broader cultural shift-the so-called mushroom renaissance-and its ripple effects on therapy, spirituality, and even our legal frameworks. Tune in for a thoughtful, evidence-informed dialogue that respects both the potency of the compounds and the complexity of the human psyche, all while navigating the practical realities of integrating these discoveries into our daily lives and society. Each episode aims to replace stigma with understanding, offering nuanced perspectives on how these powerful tools affect not just individual minds, but the collective world around us.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 49

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Top clips — trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:14
Tim Moore, CEO of Havn Dennis McKenna, CEO McKenna Academy Peter Reitano, CEO of Gwella Dr. Keith Heinzerling, Director of T.R.I.P. Pacific Neuroscience Dr. Randy Scharlach, Medical Director of Field Trip Dr. Tom Horvath…