Not Your Guru

Can you take too many mushrooms??? Apparently so. Eric talks through his years of dosing to provide some insights on what that might look like.___________________________________________________🤸🏽 Psilocybin Says Website: www.psilocybinsays.com📰 Subscribe for insider emails!: https://www.psilocybinsays.com/subscribe🎙️ Psilocybin Says Podcast (new episodes every week):-iTunes: https://apple.co/3s0cx9Q-Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3AJY99J-YouTube: https://bit.ly/3W1W0iW💬 Join Psilocybin Says Discord conversation: https://discord.gg/vcf82pmRv6🍄 Sacred Mushroom Church and Community: https://www.psanctuary.org/Legal Disclaimer: Psilocybin Says does not endorse the illegal use of psilocybin or any other substance.

One of our amazing listeners submitted this question which we thoroughly respond to in this episode, and in perfect time for Valentines Day! We explore all things sex and psychedelics which includes not only our own experiences but also some experiences of those we've worked with in the retreat space.___________________________________________________🤸🏽 Psilocybin Says Website: www.psilocybinsays.com📰 Subscribe for insider emails!: https://www.psilocybinsays.com/subscribe🎙️ Psilocybin Says Podcast (new episodes every week):-iTunes: https://apple.co/3s0cx9Q-Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3AJY99J-YouTube: https://bit.ly/3W1W0iW🍄 Sacred Mushroom Church and Community: https://www.psanctuary.org/Legal Disclaimer: Psilocybin Says does not endorse the illegal use of psilocybin or any other substance.

If you haven't yet seen the video of Stu eating his son, Ben's mushroom chocolate on accident it's time to join the 25 million + people that have (see link below)! His lighthearted, go with the flow mentality is absolutely contagious. We couldn't wait to hear how Stu got to be such a good vibes family man and inspirational human being.A professional international clown for 30+ years, long time meditator and mushroom eater, we know you'll love this episode with Stu Nemtin sharing his journey with us all. Viral Mushroom Dad Reel #1: https://bit.ly/40k3Ze8Viral Mushroom Dad Reel #2: https://bit.ly/3Ro5eVv___________________________________________________🤸🏽 Psilocybin Says Website: www.psilocybinsays.com📰 Subscribe for insider emails!: https://www.psilocybinsays.com/subscribe🎙️ Psilocybin Says Podcast (new episodes every week):-iTunes: https://apple.co/3s0cx9Q-Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3AJY99J-YouTube: https://bit.ly/3W1W0iW💬 Join Psilocybin Says Discord conversation: https://discord.gg/vcf82pmRv6🍄 Sacred Mushroom Church and Community: https://www.psanctuary.org/Legal Disclaimer: Psilocybin Says does not endorse the illegal use of psilocybin or any other substance.

Cole Butler is a Psychedelic Research Coordinator. He coordinates an LSD for Anxiety clinical trial, where he is also a trained Dosing Session Monitor. Cole also conducts individual and group Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. He offers coaching and consulting services through his private practice, Lionheart Wellness.Links if you want to use for the show notes:Website: https://www.lionheartwellness.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/notifications/

We are all desperate for a deeper connection with an authentic community. In this episode, Eric and Courtney explore American cultural associations with terms like church, minister, and community. Now is the time for a new approach to spirituality and conscious connection. We're asking ourselves and you - how do WE create that? Psanctuary's new mushroom minister ordination programs are also touched on in this episode. Let us know how you approach exploring and connecting with spirituality and life's bigger picture in the comments.___________________________________________________🤸🏽 Psilocybin Says Website: www.psilocybinsays.com📰 Subscribe for insider emails!: https://www.psilocybinsays.com/subscribe🎙️ Psilocybin Says Podcast (new episodes every week):-iTunes: https://apple.co/3s0cx9Q-Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3AJY99J-YouTube: https://bit.ly/3W1W0iW💬 Join Psilocybin Says Discord conversation: https://discord.gg/vcf82pmRv6🍄 Sacred Mushroom Church and Community: https://www.psanctuary.org/Legal Disclaimer: Psilocybin Says does not endorse the illegal use of psilocybin or any other substance.

Psilocybin for Lyme Disease? That and so much more in this incredible conversation with a true OG Cannabis crusader Nancy Roberts.We are only at the beginnings of understanding the magic of these mushrooms. Nancy shares her experience that could help many fund relief from this debilitating disease. You can also check out her amazing gummies here*: https://onelovedelta8.com/ Use one time coupon code psilosays25 for 25% off your entire cart!*We are not affiliates nor have we been sponsored by One Love, we plain and simple are obsessed with their gummies!___________________________________________________🤸🏽 Psilocybin Says Website: www.psilocybinsays.com📰 Subscribe for insider emails!: https://www.psilocybinsays.com/subscribe🎙️ Psilocybin Says Podcast (new episodes every week):-iTunes: https://apple.co/3s0cx9Q-Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3AJY99J-YouTube: https://bit.ly/3W1W0iW💬 Join Psilocybin Says Discord conversation: https://discord.gg/vcf82pmRv6🍄 Sacred Mushroom Church and Community: https://www.psanctuary.org/Legal Disclaimer: Psilocybin Says does not endorse the illegal use of psilocybin or any other substance.

Laughter is still the best medicine, but does the psychedelic renaissance recognize that? We are looking forward to more fun in 2023 in all aspects of our life. How about you?From more play in the healing space to more enjoyment all around we discuss the role that 'fun' has in health and wellness.

Oh boy, oh girl.... This is an episode for the books, and the bed room! Are psychedelics feminine, masculine, non-binary or all of the above? How comfortable are you exploring your spot on the gender spectrum? Whether you are new to the topic or old school androgynous, this episode is going to give you lots to think about, and maybe a few creative ideas to try out at home!

Marriage and mushrooms, Lovers on LSD. It takes two to tango but only one to go off the deep end. How do you find balance when your spouse isn't as psychedelic as yourself?

Psychedelic mom, entrepreneur and now Podcaster, Lea Gerstorff, Co host of the See You On The Other Side podcast shares her story of self growth, specifically how psilocybin has helped her be a better human, wife, mother and member of society. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/see-you-on-the-other-side/id1623184914https://instagram.com/seeyouontheothersidepodcast?igshid=ZmRlMzRkMDU=

Kids, is time to talk about masturbation....yup, we're at it again with another uncomfortable topic. Don't worry though it has a purpose beyond pleasure.

A unique episode with a direct message to leaders in the psychedelic community. Please share this episode so that it will reach Dr. Roland Griffiths, Paul Stamets, Michael Pollan, Joe Moore, Paul Austin, Kyle Buller and others unmentioned.

She left the corporate world to pursue her dream of alternative healing. A long history with LSD led her to psilocybin and then Psanctuary. Serving on the Board of Directors as the church's Treasurer, Amy Samuelson shares part of her journey and perspectives on trip sitting, psychedelic spirituality and more in this playful episode.

Patoo is a Jamaican psilocybin chocolate bar. Charles Lazarus is the creator of this beautiful and unique brand. In this episode Charles shares his journey through music, marijuana and now mushrooms. Perhaps the finest publicly available magic mushroom product with all ingredients sourced on the island. Be sure and follow them on Instagram, check out their interactive website (links below) and for goodness sakes, go to Jamaica and get some of these chocolate bars!For those who get the Twin Peaks reference, you're welcome. :)https://www.instagram.com/patoochocolate/https://patoojamaica.com/

We are One People Under the Mushroom! That's just one of the messages Darren Le Baron has to share with the world. He also is bringing African Ethnomycology to the forefront and much much. Darren has been deeply involved in the esoteric world for a long time. In this episode he shares not only some of his rich historical knowledge but also his experiences with 'other worlds' and aspects of reality that most people rarely consider. Check out his work on the linktree below and follow him on Instagram.https://linktr.ee/darren_le_baronhttps://www.instagram.com/darren_le_baron/

In a long awaited conversation, Dr. Ivan Casselman, talks with Eric about his psychedelic work, with an emphasis on LSD. Still the most stigmatized psychedelic, will LSD make its way into the psychedelic renaissance, if Dr. Casselman has anything to do with it, the answer is a definitive yes! Subscribe to his newsletter at https://www.lsdforbreakfast.com/or follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drivancasselman/

Lora Solomon shares her journey of religious trauma recovery with the help of a psilocybin retreat in Holland. Her book Wounds to Wisdom is now available. Be sure and check out her podcast 'Sacred Rebellion' as well. LInks to her website and podcast below.https://sacredrebellion.libsyn.com/https://www.lorasolomon.com/?r_done=1

Borderline Personality Disorder is one of the most stigmatized mental health challenges. While undiagnosed, it is certainly something that Eric has struggled with. In an effort to empower others, Eric shares the intimate details of his journey to compound interest on his mental wealth.

Summarizing Bill Protzmann's musical knowledge, experience and wisdom is a daunting task. He has been studying, performing music since early childhood and has been working with music in a therapeutic, emotional, conscious context for decades. Recently Bill had his first experience with psilocybin. Here we discuss his revelations about music in that trip as well as the use of music in psychedelic wellness, his own struggles with suicidal ideation and much more. This is a truly unique episode that will surely inspire more music in your life.http://www.billprotzmann.com/https://www.musiccare.net/https://quest.musiccare.net/

On this episode, Eric works through learning to celebrate the strange cycle of events that seems to have arisen since deciding to celebrate his birthday a few years ago.This conversation is really about far more than birthdays though, but about our willingness to celebrate day-to-day life.So what do you think about birthdays and recurring annual celebrations? Do you refuse to give in or are you all about them in every way?

Not only does Victoria hold a Master in Divinity, a Master in Tax Law among other Law degrees, but she is also married to a Rabbi and has her own very sincere and unique psychedelic practice. She is truly a gem in this brave and unchartered modern world of professional and transparent Entheogenic practice. We loved every minute of our conversation and hope to have another one again very soon! If you want to be alerted of new episodes, subscribe and you'll get a notification when a new one comes out (usually once per week, sometimes more!).Check out Victoria via these links:Instagram: @victoria_litmanEmail: [email protected]

A powerful and emotionally charged episode, Daniel Lion, host of Psychedelic Stories podcast, shares how psychedelics helped him overcome the loss of his son, Mormon trauma and much more. Daniel recently interviewed Courtney and Eric on his podcast. You can find those episodes in the links below.Courtney's Ep Eric's Ep

Substance abuse, religious trauma, and crippling physical conditions nearly ended Christina's life. Miraculously, through the power of her own spirit and mind, with a little help with microdosing, Christina not only survived but is thriving. She is now ready to share her truly inspirational story with the world and to help those in recovery understand that all altered states are not the same. #recovery #psilocybin # trauma #addiction #sacredmushrooms #psanctuary #twelvestep #microdosing

It's all medicine, until it's overdone.

Recovering from religious trauma is a real thing, and psilocybin can help. Steve Urquhart of The Divine Assembly psilocybin church shares his story of recovery from both Mormonism and addiction. Read the Rolling Stone article about this psychedelic religious leader and visit their website through the links below.https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/psychedelics-mormon-church-divine-assembly-1375027/https://www.thedivineassembly.org/

Ever wonder what's a healthy boundary with the amount of news you consume? So do we.

Physical fitness and the energetic implications. Courtney and Eric talk about their efforts to conscientiously integrate the messages from the mushroom, specifically through physical exercise.

You are nothing more than practiced beliefs! Are they empowering or limiting? Regardless....what are you gonna do about it?!?!?

Courtney and Eric talk about the value of, the necessity for community in psychedelic growth. Whether your focus is spiritual or mental health, you just can't do it alone!

UAPs, UFOs, Extraterrestrials...call them what you want but, you can't call (all) believers crazy any more.

The Law of Attraction... it make some cringe and some swoon. New ageism at its finest, but is there some truth to this woo? Here we hash out our thoughts on what is for some the greatest of all truths and for others the greatest con of all time.

No judgement. It's all good. Just discussing something we (apparently) do a lot of but don't talk very much about. Let's call it a conversation starter.

Psychedelics, sex, marriage, community, uncomfortable conversations these topics and more covered when we sat down with friends and Psanctuary members Emilio and Christen. Maybe not an episode for kids, but courageous adults will find lots of value in this episode.

Psanctuary has launched the first 'to our knowledge' Sacred Mushroom Seminary. Here we discuss what that means, why we've done it and what are the implications.

Microdosing, Macrodosing, Mental Health and More....an in depth discussion with the notorious PGT (Philly Golden Teacher). With a 100K followers on YouTube and more than 4,000,000 total video views PGT may be the most famous cubensis cultivator of all time. Check out his YouTube and Instagram to see some of the beautiful mushrooms he has grown.https://www.youtube.com/c/PhillyGoldenTeacherhttps://www.instagram.com/phillygoldenteacher/#microdosing #macrodosing #psilocybin #phillygoldenteacher #PGT #sacredmushrooms

If you’ve been wondering if you should start a plant medicine church of your own, this episode should give you a little taste of what that might entail as we talk with two attorneys, Greg Lake and Gary Smith, both experts and authors on the topic of Entheogens and Legislation. We discuss resolved cases, pending cases and how to hopefully avoid any cases on this episode of Psilocybin Says.  Greg Lake is a trial and appellate attorney, entheogenic church consultant, author of the "Psychedelics in Mental Health Series," and Co-Founder of www.entheoconnect.com. His most recent book, “The Law of Entheogenic Churches (Volume II): The Definition of Religion under the First Amendment.” is a deep dive into the definition of religion under the First Amendment in light of the sacramental consumption of entheogens, the nature of the primary religious/mystical experience effectuated through the sacramental consumption of entheogens, and the ever-developing historical record evidencing world-wide use of these sacraments in ancient times. It’s available on a free or a donation only basis.  Gary Smith is a veteran cannabis attorney and general counsel to the nation’s oldest non-Native American peyote church, The Peyote Way Church of God, his book, Psychedelica Lex is a usable text on the laws governing psychedelics and entheogens. Its chapters cover international drug laws and treaties, the Controlled Substances Act, the Pure Food and Drug Act, the Food Drug and Cosmetics Act, the Federal Analogue Act, Preemption Doctrine, IRS Code 280E, First Amendment, Bankruptcy, Clinical Trials, Lobbying and Public Initiatives, and much more, all given in context to history, archaeology, anthropology, biology, and religion and spirituality.

Can you actually psyche yourself OUT of a mushroom trip? For sure, more importantly can you take ownership for doing so? Jason and Melissa share their vastly different experiences as they engage with sacred mushrooms for the first time at a Psanctuary sacred mushroom retreat.This story of two friends healing together is truly unique and entertaining. Recovering from relationship trauma, low self-esteem and seeking a spiritual revelation, they both got everything they were looking for and more but NOT in the way that they expected.

Slumps, depression, hopelessness...we all go through it. In this episode you will learn a great way to get yourself out of a funk through authentic relating lead by Courtney Rose. Join our Discord server for community and conversation.https://discord.gg/TF3hpChnue

Sexual abuse, Family dysfunction and multiple suicide attempts, helped Lorilee Binstock become the leader and healer she was meant to be. Get ready for a powerful story of recovery and regeneration as Lorilee shares how psilocybin helped her, Just Be Lorilee.Explore Lorilee's work at the links belowhttps://www.atstpodcast.com/podcasthttps://www.atstpodcast.com/april-issuehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnSXlHmiVguWP0cMiAjV1Qhttps://www.facebook.com/LorileeBinstock/?ref=page_internalhttps://www.instagram.com/trauma_survivor_thriver/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorilee-binstock-ab4a9913/

Your imagination isn't just for kicks, it's for creating. Is there a more powerful faculty? We explore this topic and how it relates to the psychedelic experience in this episode.

Imposter syndrome is something we all experience....but who is willing to talk about it??? Courtney and Eric are.

How does ninety minutes of maniacal laughter in a bathroom translate into a mystical experience? Simone shares her first encounter with sacred mushrooms to help you understand.

Realtor by day, burlesque dancer by night, Christen shares her journey in self actualization

Is she a doctor or a healer? Whatever you think you won't argue that this lady knows what she is talking about. Dr. Z takes us along her journey of healing and how she became a doctor....or a healer.....or maybe both......oooohhh there is a difference.

Tristan goes trip sitting. His first day on the job as a minister in training, Tristan shares his experience as a trip sitter.

Mycology, medicine and the magic of community highlight this episode. Derek Andre is a naturopathic doctor and minister in training for Psanctuary, Derek shares his personal experiences in healing with sacred mushrooms and how powerful the Psanctuary community has been for him.

Psilocybin has helped Emma through grief, growth and gratitude. a naturopathic doctor and Psanctuary minister in training, she shares her story and her wisdom with Courtney in this episode.

Attorney Jon Dennis has introduced language to Oregon's Psilocybin Therapy bill "Measure 109" that would permit religious use of sacred mushrooms under the framework of the measure. In this conversation we explore what that looks like and why that is necessary. In terms of psilocybin advocacy this is our most important episode yet. Get informed and get involved.

Addiction and abuse plague the Appalachian 'Hollers'. Tristan shares his story of leaving all that behind to pursue a healing profession. What began as a medical journey has become a spiritual one. This podcast begins the documentation of his training as a Psanctuary cleric in the hours before assisting with his first sacred mushroom retreat. In an upcoming episode you'll hear what that was like.Join our discord community at the link below to have conversations with members, guests and hosts.https://discord.gg/4AuZkw5v8Q

Joan shares her experiences in trauma recovery that started with her first psilocybin experiences in Jamaica 2019 to her latest with Psanctuary in 2022. Her wisdom is apparent, her courage is inestimable. Share this episode with your mom!