Webdelics Podcast

Today, we have a very special Webdelics episode for you. Plant medicine and psychedelics have been subject to unfair criticism from the very beginning. Sadly, some of that criticism has evolved into false facts and myths about its use, benefits and need in our society. My two renowned guests today will clear the air around this subject and set the record straight. Sandra Dreisbach specializes in e...

People have gone on psychedelic journeys on this show. One thing that comes up routinely is the transformational nature of those psychedelic experiences often described as profoundly spiritual. This raises the question that will be the topic of discussion today. What is the relationship between the spiritual nature of those experiences and the religious beliefs that is the foundation of millions o...

It’s no secret that building a business takes a lot of work, and Brom Rector sure knows what it takes after developing Empath Ventures – a venture capital fund that seeks to support psychedelic startups.  In today’s episode, Scott and Brom dive into the current state of psychedelics and the healthcare system, Empath Ventures’ hope for the companies they invest in, Brom’s dreams for the future of p...

Despite the promising clinical studies touting the benefits of psychedelics use for a wide range of physical and mental conditions, psychedelics are still illegal in the United States – even if it’s just in the privacy of your own home. So what do you need to know about psychedelics and the law? Attorney Dustin Robinson joins us today to talk about just that. As the founding partner of a law firm...

This week, Scott is taking a step back to examine all that we’ve learned in the last eight episodes with our guests and focus group, including the scientific side of psychedelics, the positive effects we’re seeing, myths and misunderstandings about plant medicine, how psychedelics can influence different people’s lives, and more! As we continue to speak to new guests in the coming weeks, we’re goi...

The mind-changing effects of psychedelics attract people from all walks of life. In recent episodes, we’ve heard from doctors, researchers, attorneys, journalists and more who have been studying the benefits of plant medicine for most of their careers.  But the psychedelics community also attracts more “unlikely” advocates – such as today’s guests, former Army sergeant Jonathan Lubecky and award-w...

When you’re charting new frontiers in a rapidly developing field like psychedelics, even simply finding accurate information can feel like the Wild West.  But what is the truth about psychedelics and safety? What should a person know about the risks and rewards of plant medicine, from a health perspective? And what can you do to ensure your trips are safe and rewarding?  Dr. Molly Maloof joins us...

Over our first few episodes, we’ve explored the clinical and scientific side of psychedelics with neuroscientists and health journalists – but there’s so much more to plant medicine than data and figures. What about the real live human experience of psychedelics use? How does a person actually use plant medicine to change their mind, and their life? I’m joined today by Nobody Studios founder and A...

What is the relationship between plant medicine and traditional Western medicine – and what does it mean for the future of mainstream, regulated psychedelics treatment?  Health journalist and former Cambridge University neuroscientist David Cox joins us today to talk about big picture psychedelics use. From the stigma of plant medicine to the role of big pharma’s involvement to the therapeutic val...

Can knowledge about psychedelics and plant medicine benefit anyone and everyone? On today’s episode, Scott brings together five guests from different backgrounds and professions to unpack that very question!  As Scott and his guests discuss their varying degrees of knowledge about the subject, they touch on their initial reactions when Scott first approached them, misunderstandings about plant med...

What is a psychedelic trip really like – from both a personal perspective and a psychopharmacology standpoint? Does it really “rewire” the brain? And does it really help?  To get some answers, we’re talking to psychopharmacology PhD student Marcus Glennon and psychedelics proponent Lois Koffi about their professional and personal experiences with plant medicine – including Marcus’ research at Univ...

What the heck are psychedelics, and what do you need to know in order to benefit from them?  In our inaugural episode, host Scott Mason talks to neuroscience PhD student Manesh Girn about Psychedelics 101.  What makes a substance psychedelic? How do magic mushrooms help with mental health conditions like depression? What is MDMA therapy, and how does it help people with PTSD? Why is psychedelic us...

Over the past few years, plant medicine and psychedelics have started to take the world by storm. The possibilities of psychedelics seem endless – they promise to help people become more creative, reconnect with their spirituality, become more empathetic, and even treat serious conditions like depression, PTSD and more.  But what is the truth behind psychedelics? Are there good reasons plant medic...

Psychedelics: Changing minds since prehistoric times. Yet, most people remain ill-informed about plant medicine and its potential applications. Even those seeking to educate themselves will find their online research limited to either misinformation, anti-drug campaigns, or inaccessibly academic papers. It’s inevitable that psychedelics will become legalized in the coming years. But the world is s...