The Psychedelic Scene Podcast

In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, we explore what creates change after a powerful experience. Most people focus on the experience itself, but real transformation comes from preparation and integration. We discuss how internal patterns are formed, why they repeat, and how to begin working with them in a more intentional way. This conversation breaks down complex ideas into simple, p...

What if different psilocybin strains create completely different emotional and therapeutic experiences? In this episode of Psychedelic Scene, Jill Sitnick sits down with Rhonda DeSantis, founder of Psylutions and one of Colorado’s first licensed psilocybin cultivators, manufacturers, and distributors. Together, they explore:  Why different mushroom strains matter   The role of alkaloid profiles an...

n this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, Jill Sitnick sits down with Magdalena Grace, founder of Lotus Throne Coaching and Healing Sanctuary, to talk candidly about safety in the psychedelic space. As interest in psychedelic-assisted work grows, so do risks. Not every facilitator is equally trained. Not every ceremony includes proper preparation or integration. And not every powerful exper...

This episode explores the history, safety considerations, and personal growth aspects associated with iboga and ibogaine. We discuss traditional ceremonial contexts, clinical settings for addiction interruption, and the importance of preparation, screening, and integration for meaningful outcomes. Key Topics Origins of iboga traditions Root bark vs alkaloid extraction Safety screening and harm red...

In this episode, Jill Sitnick speaks with former psychotherapist and author Jonathan Robinson about MDMA-assisted therapy and how remote sessions are expanding access. They explore how MDMA reduces fear, why conversation matters in therapy, and how couples use MDMA to reconnect or gain clarity. This episode focuses on education and real-world application, not hype or speculation. Find Jonathan: ht...

In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, Jill Sitnick talks with author and speaker Stuart Preston about grief, loss, and the role psychedelics played in his healing journey. After losing his son to suicide, Stuart turned to careful, intentional psychedelic use. The conversation explores grief as an ongoing process, how Western culture avoids it, and why altered states may offer space for...

In this episode, Jill Sitnick speaks with Will Burkhart, a former Marine Corps intelligence officer and psychedelic coach, about trauma, PTSD, and healing among veterans. They discuss moral injury, agency, dosing, and why psychedelic work must be approached carefully and responsibly. This conversation focuses on education, lived experience, and long-term integration rather than quick fixes. Find W...

Powerful experiences can change how we see ourselves. The real work is what happens afterward. In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, Jill Sitnick speaks with psychotherapist Curt Kearney about healing through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS). They explore why insight alone is rarely enough, how IFS helps people build lasting change, and what real integration looks like in ever...

In this episode of The Psychedelic Scene Podcast, Jill Sitnick speaks with Holly Crawford, lead editor of Reality Sandwich, about community, creativity, and conscious exploration. Reality Sandwich is an independent platform dedicated to storytelling, music, art, and shared experiences at the intersection of psychedelics, culture, and consciousness. Holly shares her journey from the cannabis indust...

In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, host Jill Sitnick speaks with Alex Detmering , founder of the Parable Foundation, about the parts of psychedelic therapy that rarely get talked about. Rather than focusing on peak moments or simplified success stories, this conversation explores what happens in the middle: confusion, fear, identity disruption, and the long process of integration th...

In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast , host Jill Sitnick speaks with Carlos Tanner , Director of the Ayahuasca Foundation, about how PTSD outcomes are often misunderstood, especially when statistics are shared without context. Carlos discusses follow-up data from a retreat program for veterans and explains what it actually means when someone no longer meets the diagnostic criteria for...

In this episode, host Jill Sitnick speaks with New Mexico firefighter and advocate Paul Walton , executive director of Firefighters for Plant Medicine . Paul has spent more than seventeen years on the front lines. Like many first responders, he carried a heavy mix of trauma, insomnia, and chronic pain. After an injury and surgery, he turned to medical cannabis as an alternative to opioids and foun...

In this episode, we speak with David Esselman from the Fireside Project (firesideproject.org) about an AI training companion for facilitators, called Lucy. We explore how this tool supports trauma-informed listening practices for facilitators, not by offering advice, but by providing a safe simulation space to rehearse empathy, presence, and ethical decision-making. 📌 Guest: David Esselman, Senio...

In this episode, Jill Sitnick speaks with Stephan Kerby (aka “Kerby”), founder of the Mindscape Institute and developer of the first structured low-dose integration protocol for working with 5 (5-MeO). Together, they explore how trauma-informed facilitation, nervous system regulation, and a 6-month embodiment model are helping reshape the future of psychedelic healing. We discuss: Why full-release...

In this insightful episode of The Psychedelic Scene Podcast , host Jill Sitnick dives deep into the nuanced world of microdosing and ADHD with Wendy Perkins Schoeff , a trauma-informed coach and researcher. Wendy introduces her Metabolic Ecology Framework , which reframes ADHD not as a disorder, but as a symptom of systemic dysregulation. 🔍 What you'll learn in this episode: What ADHD really is b...

What happens after the psychedelic experience? In this soul-level conversation, Jill Sitnik speaks with writer and Substack creator Andrew Weisse about a powerful but often overlooked part of psychedelic work: how we integrate and live with what we learn . Andrew opens up about his journey from Wall Street to healing grief through psychedelics after personal loss and how that path led him to creat...

In this episode, attorney Victoria Cvitanovic breaks down the fast-emerging intersection of psychedelics, AI, and data privacy. We talk about the risks of using AI during psychedelic journeys, why privacy needs to be a core community value, how legislators are already falling behind, and how AI could revolutionize psychedelic research. We cover:  • Why AI “feels” like a guide but can’t act like on...