SetSet with April Pride

102. Is At-Home Ketamine Treatment Safe for Women with Trauma? In this powerful second conversation with author and mental health advocate Kaia Roman, host April Pride explores the clinical, emotional, and cultural dimensions of at-home ketamine treatment —particularly for women navigating trauma , depression , and midlife transitions . With brutal honesty and personal insight, the two discuss dis...

101. Ketamine for Emotional Healing: Divorce, Depression, and Dosing with Kaia Roman What happens when your life falls apart—and a new path reveals itself through ketamine-assisted therapy? In this vulnerable and science-savvy episode, April Pride talks with Kaia Roman, author of The Joy Plan , about using ketamine for emotional healing during divorce and lockdown . Kaia breaks down how different...

100. 100 Episodes In: What We’ve Learned About Psychedelic Therapy for Women This milestone episode is a love letter to our listeners. April Pride marks 100 episodes of SetSet by reflecting on what’s changed—and what still needs changing—in the conversation around psychedelic therapy for women . From the rise of ketamine clinics to our monthly psychedelic integration Salons, SetSet continues to fi...

99. Ketamine Therapy for Women: Healing Trauma and Depression at Home How does healing begin when traditional mental health tools fall short? In this episode, April Pride continues her conversation with Jennifer Whetzel—branding expert, researcher, and founder of the Women in Cannabis Study. Together, they unpack the role of at-home ketamine therapy in treating major depression and PTSD . Jennifer...

98. At-Home Ketamine Therapy for Trauma: Jennifer Whetzel on Healing from the Inside Out What happens when traditional therapies stop working, but the healing isn’t done yet? In this episode, April Pride talks with Jennifer Whetzel—cannabis branding expert and creator of the Women in Cannabis Study—about how at-home ketamine therapy became a powerful tool for processing trauma, managing chronic pa...

97. From Tour Buses to Trauma Work: Rachel Demy on Psychedelic Healing Photography What happens when a touring photographer turns the camera inward? In this episode, April Pride sits down with Rachel Demy—longtime Death Cab for Cutie crew member turned fine art photographer—to explore how addiction , trauma , and psychedelics shaped her latest solo exhibition . Demy shares how a prescribed medicat...

96. Why Functional Mushroom Coffee Might Be the Future of Wellness Curious about the magic behind mushroom coffee? In this episode, we’re sharing a feed drop from the Mush Love Podcast hosted by Tim Keck, featuring Wonderground founder Jody Hall. From Cupcake Royale to cannabis edibles to mushroom adaptogens, Jody's journey is one of bold pivots and deep purpose. Tune in as she unpacks the science...

95. What’s Really in Your Mushroom Bar? The Truth About Psilocybin Product Safety What if your “mushroom chocolate” has no mushrooms at all? In this eye-opening episode, April Pride continues her conversation with Joe Robinson, founder of PsiloSafe, to unpack the chaotic world of unregulated psychedelics . They dive deep into psilocybin product safety , how to find a trustworthy facilitator, and w...

94. Can We Trust Psychedelics? Inside PsiloSafe’s Mission to Keep You Safe How do we reduce harm as psychedelics move from sacred circles to Shopify carts? In this eye-opening episode, April Pride is joined by Joe Robinson, founder of PsiloSafe—a self-regulating initiative working to bring transparency, education, and safety standards to unregulated psilocybin products. They discuss the rise in ps...

93. Life Clarity Practice and Microdosing: The Self-Inquiry Ritual You Didn’t Know You Needed How do we actually begin again—when the road ahead feels foggy, when our energy’s off, or we just feel like we’ve lost ourselves in the grind? In this episode, April Pride welcomes creative strategist and author Bonnie Wan to guide us through the Life Clarity Practice: a deceptively simple journaling ritu...

92. Amanita Muscaria for Anxiety and Focus: Beyond the Trip In this second half of her conversation with Christian Rasmussen, host April Pride explores the broader applications of Amanita muscaria beyond addiction recovery. Christian shares real-world stories from his customers, tips for safe preparation, and how this often misunderstood mushroom is helping people ease anxiety, restore emotional b...

91. Amanita Muscaria and Addiction Recovery: One Man’s Path Off Benzos In this episode, host April Pride talks with Christian Rasmussen, founder of MN Nice Ethnobotanicals and the largest Amanita muscaria merchant in the U.S. Christian shares his powerful story of overcoming addiction to opiates and benzodiazepines—and how the red-capped mushroom often dismissed as toxic helped him reclaim his lif...

90. Therapeutic Microdosing for Emotional Clarity and Identity Healing In this conversation between April Pride and Amy Wong Hope, we dive into the therapeutic power of microdosing psilocybin —not as a productivity hack, but as a personal practice to gently unravel conditioned identities and foster emotional clarity. Amy, a licensed social worker and psychedelic facilitator, shares how “small dose...

89. MDMA-Assisted Healing & the Psychedelic Shift: A Therapist’s Take What happens when the FDA says no to MDMA therapy —but the healing continues anyway? In this two-part conversation, April Pride sits down with Amy Wong Hope, a licensed social worker and MAPS -trained MDMA-assisted therapy facilitator, to explore how clinicians are navigating the shifting legal landscape and how healing can happ...

88. Set and Setting in a Box: How Psilocybin Integration Cards Spark Real Connection In this episode, April Pride invites listeners into her Seattle high-rise past for a raw, unscripted session with the psilocybin integration cards . You’ll meet Summer, a first-time participant, and Tilson, the voice guiding her through the experience. No scripts, no substances—just prompts that help surface real...

87. High Tech Weed & Design-Forward Devices: Reimagining the Ritual What happens when cannabis goes digital—and women lead the conversation? In this design-forward episode, April Pride continues her conversation with writer Clare Sausen of High Design , diving into how tech meets tradition in today’s cannabis world . From elegant weed hookahs to concentrate vapes, the duo covers form, function, an...

86. How Cannabis Design Transforms Psychedelic Spaces and Tools What does it mean to design a high? In this first episode of a two-part series, April Pride sits down with Claire Sausen, the writer behind High Design on Substack, to explore the evolving world of cannabis design. From ashtrays as status symbols to bongs with psychological intent, Claire shares how form, function, and cultural nuance...

85. From Fame to Fatherhood: Adrian Grenier on Psychedelics and Parenting How do psychedelics influence how we show up as parents, partners, and people? In this episode, April Pride visits Adrian Grenier at his Texas ranch during SXSW to talk about identity, intention , and healing across generations . Known for his Hollywood fame, Grenier reveals the more grounded mission he’s embraced: building...

84. MDMA for Connection & Healing: A Guide to the Love Drug In this Valentine’s Day edition, April Pride explores MDMA ’s unique ability to unlock empathy, boost connection, and dissolve emotional barriers . Once known as Ecstasy, MDMA has a rich history of therapeutic use before its clubland fame and eventual classification as a Schedule I substance. April reflects on her favorite entheogen, shar...

83. From Film to Full Spectrum: Stephanie Wang’s Journey with Kanna Plant Medicine How do you build a brand around a South African plant most people have never heard of—without losing its soul? In this episode, April Pride reconnects with Stephanie Wang, founder and CEO of KA!, a company producing empathogenic tinctures and gummies made from Kanna . Stephanie shares how a heart-blasting first jour...

82. CBD for Sleep Support: What Actually Works for Women 40+ Can CBD really help you sleep—or is it just hype? In this episode, April Pride takes a science-backed and story-driven look at CBD for sleep support, breaking down what research and real women say actually helps them fall—and stay—asleep . From full-spectrum tinctures to targeted product picks, you’ll learn the difference between CBD, TH...

BONUS. Microdosing for the Heart: How Kana Builds Daily Connection In this episode, host April Pride sits down with Stephanie Wang, founder and CEO of Ka Empathogenics, to talk about microdosing Kana —a psychoactive, non-psychedelic plant medicine that’s quickly gaining attention for its heart-opening effects. If you’re looking for an accessible way to integrate plant medicine into daily life, Kan...

81. CBD for Inflammation: Why It Works and How Women Use It What if your supplement routine could ease pain, reset your nervous system, and help you stay calm—without getting high? On this episode, host April Pride dives into CBD for inflammation with clinical insight, firsthand stories, and a sharp look at the cannabis industry's shift toward wellness. You'll learn how CBD helps with chronic pain...

80. How to Dose Psilocybin Mushrooms: From Micro to Museum to Macrodose How much psilocybin is too much? How do you know if Golden Teacher or Albino Penis Envy is right for your journey? In this episode, April Pride tackles one of the most common—and misunderstood—questions in the psychedelic space: “What dose should I take?” Drawing from lived experiences, expert advice, and a clear-eyed look at...

79. Albino Penis Envy Mushrooms: A Potent Strain for the Bold Psychonaut What makes Albino Penis Envy mushrooms (APE) so powerful—and why do psychonauts and facilitators alike treat them with reverence? In this episode, April Pride breaks down the myth, potency, and practical wisdom behind one of the most infamous psilocybin strains . From trip settings to dose adjustments, she shares personal not...