486: Micro- + Macro- Dosing Psilocybin WithPam Conboy + Dr. Leah Linder

Jun 9, 2025

Pam Conboy and Dr. Leah Linder, co-founders of Setas Seminary, bring their expertise in biology and medicine to discuss the fascinating world of psilocybin. They explore microdosing and macrodosing, emphasizing their therapeutic potential for mental health issues like anxiety and depression. The importance of intentionality and ceremony in using these substances is highlighted, along with the ethical implications of psychedelic therapy. Their insights provide valuable guidance for clinicians and individuals considering psilocybin's transformative effects.

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Setas Seminary's Legal Framework

Setas Seminary is a non-denominational church integrating holistic health and spiritual connection with psilocybin use.
It functions legally under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act allowing plant medicine in sincere spiritual practice.

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Challenges in Psychedelic Legal Access

Legal psychedelic access remains costly and bureaucratically complex even in states with decriminalization.
Safety and integrity in sourcing and education remain a major challenge in this evolving field.

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The Wisdom of Whole Mushrooms

Whole psilocybin mushrooms offer an entourage effect through beta-glucans, terpenes, and alkaloids, enhancing body, mind, and spirit.
Nature’s complete medicine co-evolved with humans to nourish multiple systems beyond a single chemical action.

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Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week I'm talking with Pam Conboy and Dr. Leah Linder, co-founders of Setas Seminary. Pam, whose background is in biology, was trained as a clinical laboratorian and is currently a doctoral student in naturopathic medicine.

She is an IIN certified health coach, trained psychedelic facilitator, medical marketing|business development entrepreneur, and ordained minister.With a background in biochemistry and emergency medicine, Leah is a naturopathic physician trained in psychedelic assisted therapy with deep expertise in natural supplement formulation and manufacture and an ordained minister.

We spoke about micro- and macro-dosing psilocybin mushrooms - why people do it, how it may help, and the importance of ceremony when using these medicines. Many people are micro- and macro-dosing psilocybin, so this information is valuable for clinicians and those considering using psilocybin therapeutically.

Learn more about Setas Seminary via their website.

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