Webdelics Podcast

Welcome to Webdelics, where we dive into the groundbreaking world of plant medicines and their impact on mental health. In this episode, our host Steve Alfrink—psycholytic somatic therapist and longtime advocate for psychedelic healing—sits down with Dr. Jeff McNairy, healthcare expert and medical director at Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica. Drawing on over 25 years of experience spa...

Welcome to another episode of Webdelics! In this special AMA edition, Steve Elfrink and Mike Mumola host a powerful conversation exploring the intersection of psychedelics, spirituality, and law. Our focus is the extraordinary journey of Jonathan Goldman — founder of the Church of the Holy Light of the Queen in Ashland, Oregon, and one of the first individuals to successfully win legal protection...

Welcome to this episode of Webdelics AMA, where Steve Elfrink and special guest Ti0 Rohan dive deep into the fascinating world of ayahuasca. Whether you're a curious newcomer or an experienced explorer of psychedelics, this episode is packed with wisdom, candid personal stories, and practical advice. You'll hear Steve Elfrink and Ti0 answer the community’s top questions about ayahuasca—what the ex...

Welcome back to Webdelics! In this episode, host Scott Mason welcomes special guest John Robertson for an eye-opening conversation about the unsung hero of the psychedelic experience: music. Whether you’re a seasoned psychonaut or contemplating your first journey, this episode goes deep on why music is far more than just background sound—it’s a powerful tool that can shape, guide, and even transfo...

Welcome to this episode of the Webdelics podcast, where we dive into the power of plant medicines and their impact on creativity, with special guest Jessica Depatie. Host Scott Mason kicks off the conversation by asking if psychedelics can help boost your creative mind—a question often posed in circles of artists, innovators, and even Silicon Valley techies. Together, Scott Mason and Jessica Depat...

Welcome back to Webdelics! In this episode, host Scott Mason is joined by the insightful Sharon Niv for a deep dive into the fascinating world of ketamine therapy. Together, they unpack the heated debate around whether ketamine should truly be classified as a psychedelic, explore how its effects compare to classic psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin, and break down the neuroscience behind these m...

Welcome to this episode of Webdelics, where we dive deep into the realms of plant medicine, consciousness, and the sacred mysteries that connect us to the divine. Today, our host Scott Mason sits down with renowned herbalist and spiritual seeker David Crow, whose personal journey through entheogenic experiences has shaped a lifetime committed to healing and wisdom. In this conversation, David Crow...

Welcome back to Webdelics! In this episode, Scott Mason sits down with Katie Pickard, Executive Director at Unlimited Sciences, for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about healing, transformation, and the unexpected ways psychedelics can reshape a life. Katie shares how a completely unplanned encounter with psilocybin mushrooms inside her historic Colorado cabin sparked an emotional conn...

Welcome back to Webdelics, where we dive deep into the realities—light and shadow—of transformative medicines and healing journeys. In this episode, host Scott Mason sits down with Nahum Vizakis, whose experience with ibogaine and other plant medicines has been nothing short of life-changing. Together, they talk candidly about the power and risks of ibogaine ceremonies, including its reputation as...

Welcome back to Webdelics! In this deeply honest and enlightening episode, host Scott Mason sits down with advocate and educator Mikaela De La Myco for a conversation that bravely explores the intersection between psilocybin, sacred earth medicines, and healing from sexual assault. Together, they dive into the profound ways psychedelics can support survivors, highlight the vital importance of comm...

Welcome back to Webdelics! In today’s episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of psilocybin with our special guest, Maggie Kirkwood. Joined by host Scott Mason, Maggie shares her very personal journey with plant medicine, exploring how psychedelics—specifically magic mushrooms—helped her not only overcome alcohol dependence but also navigate profound grief and loss. From microdosing he...

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Webdelics! Today, host Scott Mason sits down with special guest Ti0 Rohan to dive deep into the transformative world of psychedelics, with a special focus on ayahuasca. Together, they unravel how these sacred medicines can spark profound creativity, insight, and authentic personal power — but only if we’re ready to do the hard work that follows. Ti0...

On this episode of Webdelics, host Scott Mason sits down with renowned psychologist and psychedelic researcher Alex Belser for an honest, eye-opening conversation about the complex relationship between psychedelics and the LGBTQ community. Alex dives into the often-overlooked—and sometimes troubling—history of psychedelic-assisted conversion therapy, revealing how these powerful substances have be...

Welcome back to the Webdelics podcast! In this fascinating episode, host Scott Mason sits down with Ben Rein, neuroscientist, Stanford researcher, and Webdelics Board of Advisors member, to dig into the science and societal impact of MDMA. Together, they explore MDMA’s journey from a pharmaceutical shelf to a powerful empathogen making waves in clinical trials—especially for PTSD treatment. Ben un...

Welcome back to Webdelics! In this episode, host Scott Mason sits down with Beth Weinstein—business coach, psychedelic advocate, and integrative entrepreneur—to unpack the powerful intersections between psychedelics, personal growth, and professional transformation. Together, they dive into what it really means to use “mixed modalities” on the healing journey, explore the myths versus realities of...

Welcome back to Webdelics! In today’s episode, host Scott Mason sits down for an enlightening and heartfelt conversation with journalist and author Jennifer Chesak. Together, they dive deep into the increasingly relevant topic of moms and psychedelics—exploring everything from the science behind psilocybin and microdosing, to the societal stigma and practical realities facing mothers who are seeki...

Welcome back to Webdelics! In this episode, Scott Mason sits down with Ashley Booth—psychotherapist, psychedelic integration specialist, and recent Webdelics Top 100 honoree—for a deep dive into one of the most vital, yet often overlooked, topics in psychedelic exploration: developing a strong foundation for self-exploration. Ashley shares her personal journey from marine scientist to psychedelic...

On this thought-provoking episode of Webdelics, host Scott Mason welcomes the insightful Gibran Rivera for a rich exploration of the often-overlooked context and community surrounding psychedelic experiences. Together, they delve into the ancestral roots of sacred plant medicines, examining how our hyper-individualistic culture has stripped these practices of their collective, spiritual, and ritua...

Welcome back to the Webdelics podcast! In this episode, host Scott Mason is joined by author, conference organizer, and ceremony leader, Stephen Gray, for an insightful discussion about the promise—and the limitations—of psychedelics as agents of personal and societal transformation. Together, they dive deep into big questions: Can psychedelics spark a global shift in consciousness? Are we overhyp...

Welcome to another fascinating episode of Webdelics! Today, host Scott Mason dives deep into the world of Kambo with our guest, Caitlin Thompson—a neurobiologist, researcher, and passionate advocate for sacred medicines. If you’ve ever been curious about the mysterious “frog medicine” known as Kambo, this episode is for you. Caitlin breaks down what Kambo truly is, sharing its history as a traditi...

Welcome to another episode of Webdelics! Today, we’re delving deep into a topic that will change the way you think about headaches—and psychedelic medicine. Hosts Bob Wold and Scott Mason open up an astonishing conversation about cluster headaches, a rare but devastating condition described as one of the most painful experiences a person can have. Bob, who has lived with cluster headaches for deca...

Welcome back to another episode of Webdelics! This time, host Scott Mason sits down with Larry Norris, a passionate advocate for psychedelic decriminalization and co-founder of Decriminalize Nature. Together, they dive deep into the fascinating world of archetypes—those powerful, recurring patterns that shape both our personal psychedelic journeys and the broader debates over plant medicine in soc...

Welcome to another episode of Webdelics! In today's enlightening conversation, host Scott Mason sits down with the brilliant Dr. Erica Zelfand—a physician, psychedelic facilitator, and advocate for integrated healing—to explore the evolving intersection of psychiatric drugs and psychedelics in mental health treatment. Together, they unpack the complex debates around SSRIs, psilocybin, and other he...

Welcome to Webdelics, where we’re on a mission to unravel the truth behind plant medicine and psychedelics, separating fact from fiction, and challenging the mainstream narrative. In today’s episode, host Scott Mason sits down with Henry Kandel—a physics and cognitive science teacher, certified yoga instructor, and the author of the forthcoming book “Yoga of the Ketamine State.” Together, they div...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Webdelics podcast! Today’s conversation dives deep into the pursuit of “professional freedom”—how psychedelics, plant medicines, and spiritual self-discovery can help bring more meaning and fulfillment to our professional lives. Host Scott Mason sits down with Mike Mumola, attorney, entrepreneur, angel investor, and Chief Strategy Officer here at Webd...