Leadershipedelics S2 E26: Jason LeValley, Editor of Psychedelic Scene Magazine on psychedelic music, recreational vs. therapeutic use of psychedelics, and creativity
Today, we talk about psychedelic music and therapy with Jason LeValley, the founder and Editor of the online Psychedelic Scene Magazine. Prior to Psychedelic Scene, Jason built a popular and successful radio station which was recognized as Best New Radio Station by Tucson Weekly. Jason shares his love and knowledge of psychedelic music bands, and his experience earlier this year with ketamine therapy, which stressed the importance of doing your research before selecting a clinic and the importance of using the right music for a psychedelic therapy session. We also explore the intersection between psychedelic music, recreational vs. therapeutic use of psychedelics, and creativity.
Enjoy 🙏❤️
💡Highlights💡
- Psychedelic Scene Magazine
- Lessons from Jason’s ketamine experience
- Importance of integration work
- Antidepressants and psychedelics
- Music for therapy
- History of psychedelic music
- Recreational use vs. therapeutic use and creativity
🧠 Memorable Quotes 🧠
[About Ketamine Clinics] “You have to research which clinic you’re going to and what their practices are, because a lot of clinics will just take your money and tell you to come back for more without really helping you.”
“There has to be integration involved because just the ketamine alone is not enough to have a therapeutic value. It’s the combination of it: the integration with the ketamine therapy.”
[About Music in Psychedelic Therapy] “If you’re listening to music that has lyrics, you sort of take on the theme of the lyrics and get removed from your own eternal self-processing.”
“Presumably at some point people who are seeking healing through psychedelics will be healed and then what? Will they be done with psychedelics or will they want to continue to take them for the purpose of inspiration and recreation.”
Connecting with Jason
- Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlevalley/
- Psychedelic Scene Magazine: https://psychedelicscene.com/
Links to resources mentioned
- Ketamine treatment article: https://psychedelicscene.com/2022/03/29/the-ketamine-conundrum/
- Article on 5-MeO-DMT experience: https://psychedelicscene.com/2022/05/23/the-5-meo-dmt-experience-a-tool-for-transformation-and-healing/
- John Hopkins: MusicFor Psychedelic Therapy - https://open.spotify.com/album/2zY5p176SfmupXceLKT6bH?si=T4vBos94RV2SEg-CAzw8Jw
- East Forest: Music for Mushrooms: https://open.spotify.com/album/2LFyfGcBrrsvF8tECUs5gK?si=NXxlrUmuQjGtwxWhziyGnQ
Connecting with Sébastien