Psychedelic Divas

Why am I talking about my closet on a psychedelic podcast? This episode isn't really about clothes—it's about stuck energy, old identities, and the energy that is released when you finally clear out the physical space that's been weighing you down without your awareness. In this episode, I share a practice I've been doing for over 30 years: cleaning my closet on LSD. And I walk you through what ha...

The Real Reason People Fear Psychedelics What's the number one reason people say they'd never try psychedelics? "I don't want to lose control." In this episode, we unpack that while that fear may be understandable, it doesn't serve your personal growth. For most people, working wisely with plant medicine is not about losing control. It's about knowing what you are in control of and when you need t...

Episode 35 is a conversation with one of the psychedelic world's true elders: Adele Getty, author, philanthropist, and co-founder of Limina Foundation. Adele's life story weaves together decades of ceremony, community, and consciousness exploration. Adele traces her fascination with plant medicine all the way back to 1957, when, at age seven, she devoured a 15-page Life Magaze spread on Gordon Was...

In episode 34, I honor the life and legacy of my long-time teacher, mentor, and medicine sister, Rowena "Ricci" Coddington who passed on March 30, 2026, at the age of 93. I walk through Ricci's extraordinary lineage in the psychedelic underground: her training with Leo Zeff, her work with Fritz Perls and Gestalt therapy, and her rare role as a Black woman holding sacred space in a world that was a...

Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of ayahuasca: a sacred plant medicine that has shaped spiritual paths for centuries and is now becoming increasingly visible in modern culture. Episode 33 of  Psychedelic Divas features Celina De Leon, founder of Circle of Sacred Nature Church and co-director of Posada Natura Retreat Center in Costa Rica, who brings over 25 years of experience working...

Tracey Tee of Moms on Mushrooms returns in Episode 32 for a wide-ranging conversation about the most cosmically charged moment in recent memory and what it's asking of the divine feminine. From rage to joy, we look at what it means to lead when the old structures are dissolving. (For Tracey's psychedelic origin story and the founding of Moms on Mushrooms, head to Episode 27.)   In this episode, we...

Episode 31 explores the sacred role of nursing in psychedelic-assisted therapy with Wendy Marussich, RN, MS, PMHNP, PhD, co-founder of the Organization of Psychedelic and Entheogenic Nurses (OPENurses). Wendy shares her unique journey from evolutionary ecologist to oncology nurse to psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and discusses why nurses are uniquely suited for psychedelic work. In t...

In Episode 30, Psychedelic Divas welcomes Annie Harrison, a pioneering journalist, harm-reduction advocate, and founder of the Women's Visionary Congress and co-founder of Lucid News . We explore Annie's decades-long contributions to drug reporting including her current role as Editorial Director at Lucid News , her commitment to risk reduction and education and her heart-centered leadership withi...

Episode 29 features New Mexico State Representative Andrea Romero (House District 46) in a hopeful conversation about psychedelics, policy, and community healing. We discuss how New Mexico is leading the way with groundbreaking psilocybin legislation—and why this moment matters far beyond state lines.   In this episode, we explore: The passage of SB219, New Mexico's bipartisan bill decriminalizing...

Episode 28 welcomes Cassidy Rosenblum, founder and editor-in-chief of Thunder Perfect Mind magazine, for a deep conversation about the intersection of psychedelics, the divine feminine, and cultural and religious transformation. In this episode, you'll hear: Cassidy sharing her journey from a hippie upbringing (her parents named her after Neal Cassady from On the Road .) to reporting on psychedeli...

I'm your host, Carla Detchon, and in episode 27 of Psychedelic Divas, I welcome Tracey Tee, founder of Moms on Mushrooms, for a candid conversation about motherhood, microdosing, and breaking the stigma around plant medicine. Tracey shares her personal journey from comedy to community building, and how psychedelics have transformed her approach to parenting, wellness, and self-discovery.   Highlig...

In past episodes, I've often mentioned accessing information in psychedelic sessions from my spirit guides. But what does that really mean? I'm your host, Carla Detchon, and in Episode 26, I share my personal experiences over the past 30+ years of learning to access and work with a range of spirit guides from ancestors to angels, to gods and humans and even my pets. I first learned to access non-o...

Episode 25 with Marsha Rosenbaum, PhD, is a journey back through the psychedelic time machine. Marsha started her medicine journey back in the 1970s, both as an underground explorer of psychedelics and an above-ground researcher for the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). For nearly 20 years, she was the Principal Investigator on grants from NIDA to study women heroin addicts, cocaine, methad...

Hey Diva listeners—this episode does contain descriptions of suicide and overdosing. If this would be difficult or challenging for you to hear, please take care of yourself and skip this episode. In episode 24, we are swimming in the sacred wisdom of the psychedelic underground with author, Rachel Harris, PhD as our guide. Rachel is a psychologist, researcher, and author of "Listening to Ayahuasca...

Hey Diva listeners—this episode does discuss a sexual abuse story. If this would be difficult or challenging for you to hear, please take care of yourself and skip this episode. In Episode 23 of Psychedelic Divas, we explore the critical role of ethics in psychedelics with Dr. Sandra Dreisbach—an ethicist, educator, and leader in the psychedelic community. As a former bioethics professor, tech ind...

For over a year, I've been creating   Psychedelic Divas   quietly, without fanfare or a lot of promotion. I told myself I was doing the work my guides had asked me to do — launching the podcast — but deep down, I knew I was still hiding. Hiding from visibility. Hiding from judgment. And, surprisingly, hiding from my 95-year-old mother. In this deeply personal solo episode, I talk about how I share...

Heads up—this episode does discuss street violence and sexual abuse in context of our criminal justice system. If this would be difficult or challenging for you to hear, you might want to skip this episode.  In episode 21 I share my recent experience at the Psychedelic Science Conference in Denver where I got to hang out with many of the guests on this podcast. It's also where I met today's guest...

We are celebrating the one-year anniversary of the podcast with a cornerstone of the psychedelic renaissance: Amy Emerson. Amy is a respected leader in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy. She was Lykos Therapeutics CEO for an important period in advancing MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder as a drug with the FDA. In 2003, she began volunteering with the Multidisc...

Hey Diva listeners—this episode marks our one-year anniversary! Thank you all so much for being part of that and for all your support and kind words! In Episode 19, I'm chatting with Kat Kurner, an end-of-life guide and somatic practitioner. At age seven, Kat's Cherokee grandfather told her she had healing hands and would work some day as a healer. While it took her some time to manifest that visi...

In Episode 18, we break down the various elements that make up a psychedelic container: The overall physical, emotional and energetic structure that holds a psychedelic journey. Starting with safety (because it's always a good idea to start with safety), this episode dissects the aspects that make up a well-held container such as facilitator expertise, intentions, the right setting, sacredness and...

In this special episode, I'm sharing a conversation that originally aired on Modern Latina in Midlife with Sonia Flores, who invited me on for an open-hearted introduction to psychedelics, plant medicine, and the healing journey. This episode was created with beginners in mind. Those who are curious but maybe don't know where to start. Sonia and I explored the deep, transformational power of psych...

In episode 16, we go deep with Coltrane Lord. Coltrane is a psychedelic integration specialist, artist, and healer. We trace Coltrane's personal journey from trauma to transcendence, her transformative experiences with plant medicines, and the founding of the Wonderland Project, a nonprofit organization that connects marginalized women suffering from PTSD due to domestic violence, rape, and sexual...

Ancestral wisdom meets psychedelic healing with this week's guest on Psychedelic Divas.  In episode 15, I interview Tricia Eastman, a medicine woman and pioneer in the psychedelic movement. Tricia shares her rich ancestral background, including her family's traditions of Afro-Mestiza shamanism and wisdom passed down through generations. Together we explore Tricia's personal journey with plant medi...

In episode 14 of Psychedelic Divas, my guest is Wendy Tucker, daughter of psychedelic pioneer Ann Shulgin, who was married to ground-breaking psychedelic chemist Sasha Shulgin. Wendy shares her extensive history within the psychedelic community, including hosting the infamous Friday Night Dinners that began as a family gathering and evolved into a critical hub for underground psychedelic culture....