Psychedelic Conversations

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode we discuss PsyCare’s origins in festival harm reduction, their growth into a respected welfare organization, and Amanda’s vision of bringing these safe spaces to high streets and everyday communities. Amanda shares insights into the challenges and potential of creating non-judgmental, inclusive environments where people can access support, from a cup of tea to integration circles, outside of clinical or retreat settings. We also touch on the value of lived experience, the rise of volunteer interest, and how PsyCare is bridging psychedelic care with broader mental health needs. Join us as we unpack the evolution of psychedelic peer support and its growing relevance in today’s world.About Amanda:Amanda Guzinska’s adventurous spirit and deep curiosity about humanity led her to PsyCare UK. Since volunteering in 2011, her dedication quickly advanced her to administrator, trustee, and ultimately manager in 2024. During this time, PsyCare UK has grown into a thriving therapeutic community, supporting hundreds annually. Her vision is to expand PsyCare’s impact beyond festivals, creating local community hubs nationwide, ensuring accessible and compassionate crisis support & psychedelic aftercare.Connect with Amanda:- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PsyCareUK- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psycareuk/#- Twitter: https://x.com/PsyCareUK- Website: https://www.psycareuk.org/Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness.For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.comPlease share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversationsThis show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice.About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being.Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #AmandaGuzinska #PsychedelicPodcast #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode we discuss Glauber's role as a leader in the Santo Daime church in Brazil, the unique roots of ayahuasca religions, and the importance of integrating indigenous cosmologies into global psychedelic discourse. Glauber shares the challenges of building inclusive psychedelic communities and introduces us to the Psychedelic Parenthood initiative, which supports families navigating these spaces. We dive into the stigmas surrounding psychedelic parenting, the importance of harm reduction, and why families must be part of the psychedelic future. This is a powerful and thought-provoking conversation on community, tradition, and breaking taboos—especially around raising children in environments where plant medicines play a central role.About Glauber:Dr. Glauber Loures de Assis is a researcher of sacred plants and their traditions and a psychedelic dad. He has a Ph.D in sociology from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). He is the author of numerous articles and book chapters, and the co-editor of the book Women and Psychedelics: Uncovering Invisible Voices (Synergetic Press). Glauber is the founder and president of Céu da Divina Estrela, a legal and tax-exempt Santo Daime ayahuasca church in Brazil. He has 15 years of experience with ayahuasca and other sacred plants and has led more than 500 ceremonies in Brazil, Europe and the United States, and has built this practice in dialogue with his local Brazilian ayahuasca community and with the blessings of Indigenous elders and activists in Brazil. He is also the co-founder of Jornadas de Kura, a plant medicine center in Brazil that promotes an alliance between the ceremonial use of sacred plants, public education on plant medicine and psychedelic science. He is an Indigenous rights activist and the Director of the Psychedelic Parenthood Community. He is father to 3 children and lives with his wife Jacqueline Rodrigues in Santa Luzia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.Glauber is driven by the desire to collectively co-create a plant medicine community in which all families are safe, welcome and integrated into the psychedelic field. A community in which diversity is embraced, children and elders are taken seriously, ancestral Indigenous traditions are honored, and where all kinds of families can coexist in solidarity.Connect with Glauber:- Email: glauber@psychedelicparenthood.org- Website: https://www.psychedelicparenthood.org/Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness.For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.comPlease share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversationsThis show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice.About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being.Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #GlauberLouresdeAssis #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode, we speak with Nigel Pedlingham, founder of MAGUEY, a psychedelic-assisted self-discovery practice based in the Netherlands. We explore Nigel’s journey into this work, his deep connection to creating safe, rooted spaces for healing, and his unique focus on serving the queer community through tailored retreats. We also discuss his roles with Nectara, the Guild Of Guides, and other international integration and facilitation networks. Together, we reflect on the importance of slowing down, building community, and walking the talk in psychedelic spaces. Nigel shares insights on trust, authenticity, and the evolving landscape of psychedelic practice, as well as his broader vision of healing through ceremony, nature, and collective connection. Tune in to hear a grounded and heartful conversation on the power of psychedelic work done in integrity, and the importance of coming together in these transformative times.About Nigel:Nigel Pedlingham is a trauma-informed psychedelic guide and integration coach based in Amsterdam. Originally from England, his path has taken him from British boarding schools and corporate life in London to transformative years in Central America and over a decade in the non-profit sector focused on social justice. Nigel’s journey—marked by personal healing, spiritual enquiry, and a return to self—now informs his work supporting others in reconnecting with their inner truth. Through sacred plant medicines, contemplative practice, and somatic tools such as breathwork and shamanic drumming, Nigel creates safe, heart-centered spaces for personal and collective transformation. He is the founder of MAGUEY, a psychedelic-assisted self-discovery practice, and serves as Chair of the Guild of Guides Netherlands. He is also a guide with the psychedelic collective Nectara and collaborates with retreat centers globally. Nigel believes that healing ripples outward, shaping a more connected and compassionate world.Connect with Nigel:- Maguey: https://www.psychedelicselfdiscovery.com/- LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/nigelpedlinghamRelated links:- Nectara: https://www.nectara.co/- Guild Of Guides: https://www.guildofguides.org/Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness.For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.comPlease share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversationsThis show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice.About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being.Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #NigelPedlingham #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode we explore the evolving landscape of psychedelic healing with Rich Tyo. We discuss Rich’s unique approach to using cannabis as a psychedelic tool for preparation and integration, and how intentional use can transform its effects. Rich shares his journey from crisis work to psychedelic therapy, and how deeper, embodied healing became his calling. Together, we unpack the differences between Canada and the UK in terms of legal access, the importance of harm reduction, and the transformative power of group work, even in online settings. This conversation dives into themes of authenticity, integration, connection, and accessibility in psychedelic spaces, offering a refreshing and grounded perspective. Tune in for a heartfelt dialogue that invites us all to reconsider our relationship with plant medicines and the deeper questions they help us ask.About Rich:Rich Tyo is a psychedelic therapist, musician, educator, and grass-roots community organizer. He teaches psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy and MDMA-Assisted therapy in Canada and in Europe and co-founded the Neuma Centre for Psychedelic Safety and Preparedness. He hosts monthly psychedelic cannabis circles and teaches how to re-engage with this mis-understood plant medicine.Connect with Rich:Website: https://www.kingstonoutsidethebox.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jukeboxcounty15/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-tyo-a2695025Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness.For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.comPlease share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversationsThis show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice.About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being.Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #RichTyo #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with Neil Woods, a former undercover police officer turned bestselling author and leading voice in global drug policy reform. We explore Neil’s powerful journey from infiltrating drug gangs to becoming an outspoken advocate for the legal regulation of all drugs. He shares his experiences with the psychological toll of undercover work, the harm caused by drug prohibition, and the urgent need for unity across drug policy reform movements—including the psychedelic community. We also discuss the dangers of exceptionalism in advocacy, the intersection of drug policy and climate justice, and why effective messaging matters more than ever. Neil’s work with the Law Enforcement Action Partnership and broader coalitions aims to shift the conversation from criminalization to compassion, harm reduction, and systemic change. A truly eye-opening and essential conversation for anyone passionate about reform and collective healing.About Neil:Neil is a former UK police officer and undercover drugs operative. Now he’s an active member of the international drug policy reform movement. He worked undercover between 1993 and 2007 befriending and gaining the trust of some of the most violent, unpredictable criminals in Britain. With the insight that can only come from having fought on its front lines, Neil came to see the true futility of the War on Drugs - that it demonises those who need help, and empowers the very worst elements in society. Neil is a board member of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) in the USA, and in the U.K. (LEAP UK). LEAP is a growing international organisation that advocates an evidence based drug policy and related criminal justice reforms. The group is made up entirely of serving and former police and other law enforcement. Connect with Neil:https://www.neilwoods.net/Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness.For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.comPlease share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversationsThis show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice.About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being.Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #NeilWoods #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we explore the powerful intersection of recovery and psychedelics with Richard Morton. Richard shares his personal journey from traditional 12-step programs like AA and NA to incorporating intentional psychedelic use as a way to deepen his healing—particularly around trauma. We discuss the challenges of navigating recovery communities that often view psychedelic use as a relapse, and how the emerging "Psychedelics in Recovery" movement is bridging that gap. Richard offers moving insights into how plant medicines helped him process deep-rooted trauma, reframe his past, and reconnect with his adoptive family on a profound level. We also touch on the importance of reverence, ceremony, and integrating psychedelics into a structured, supportive framework. A vital conversation for anyone curious about new pathways to freedom from addiction and trauma.About Richard:Richard Morton is a recovery advocate and speaker who bridges traditional 12-step programs with the intentional use of psychedelics for healing trauma and addiction. Having experienced the limitations of conventional recovery methods, Richard found deeper transformation through plant medicine, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and community support. He is actively involved in the Psychedelics in Recovery movement, helping others explore alternative pathways to lasting sobriety, emotional healing, and personal growth.Psychedelics In Recovery:https://www.psychedelicsinrecovery.org/Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness.For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.comPlease share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversationsThis show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice.About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being.Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #RichardMorton #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode, we speak with Tamara, a former nurse turned plant medicine facilitator, to explore the intersection of indigenous wisdom and modern therapeutic approaches. We discuss her journey from Western healthcare into the shamanic world, her deep work with Master Plant Dietas in Peru, and the founding of Mother’s House—a healing sanctuary in the Netherlands. Tamara shares insights into blending ceremonial traditions with therapeutic support, the role of community in integration, and why she believes healing is a lifelong path. We also touch on the challenges of navigating this work alongside everyday life, and the importance of each person discovering their own medicine. Whether you're a curious seeker or aspiring facilitator, this conversation offers heartfelt wisdom, grounded experience, and a call to reconnect with nature, each other, and ourselves.About Tamara:Tamara’s journey began in the medical world as a nurse, where she discovered the profound impact of compassion on healing. Witnessing a deep disconnection from self and nature—both in her patients and herself—she felt called to seek a more holistic path to well-being. This led her into the realms of yoga, breathwork, bodywork, and Reiki, eventually guiding her to the powerful world of Shamanic Plant Medicine. Tamara has immersed herself in traditional plant medicine practices, studying with Mestizo Maestros and currently apprenticing under a Shipibo Maestro from Peru. Through Master Plant Dietas, she works closely with sacred teacher plants such as Noya Rao, Bobinsana, Chullachaqui, Chiric Sanango, and Marosa. As a channel for their wisdom, she transmits their healing energy through ceremonial songs known as icaros, blending traditions from the Shipibo, Mestizo, Huni Kuin, Yawanawa, and her own European roots.Tamara is the co-founder and manager of Mother’s House, where she co-creates and leads psychedelic ceremonies and supports ongoing research. She also collaborates with ICEERS, helping to organize workshops on harm reduction and safety protocols for psychedelic facilitators. Through her work, Tamara has witnessed the deep transformational power of psychedelics in healing trauma. For her, this path is not a profession—it is a sacred calling. With deep respect for the plants and the indigenous wisdom she carries forward, she holds space for others to reconnect, heal, and remember: “You are the medicine. A change in perspective is a change of life.”Connect with Tamara:Website: https://mothershouse.com/Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness.For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.comPlease share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversationsThis show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice.About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being.Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with Simon Hinkly, producer of the powerful new documentary Boarding on Insanity. We explore Simon’s personal journey into psychedelic training, his early experiences with LSD, and how a return to psychedelics—through formal training and guided sessions—has shaped his work today. We also delve into his current approach to MDMA-assisted relationship support, delivered online in a deeply intentional and ethical way. The conversation then bridges into the themes of the documentary, which addresses the long-term trauma of boarding school experiences—particularly among political leaders—and how these unresolved wounds affect personal and societal dynamics. Simon shares the film’s core message: how to recognize inherited trauma and begin the process of giving it back. This is a moving, eye-opening discussion on healing, connection, and the evolving landscape of psychedelic therapy.Boarding On Insanity website:https://www.boardingoninsanity.com/Simon's interview with Piers Cross:https://www.piers-cross.com/an-evolving-man-podcast-12-simon-hinkly-growing-elders-and-discovering-purpose-cultivating-wisdom-as-you-ageAbout Simon:Simon Hinkly has been involved in the film industry for many years working as a First Assistant Director on feature films and TV series such as The Long Good Friday and My Beautiful Laundrette. Later as a producer of short films. He has worked as a producer, director and assistant director on over 50 feature films, shorts and documentaries. Simon brings a great passion for telling stories that have a big impact on the world. As a producer Simon was twice winner of the Kodak Film Awards for Best Short Films: Letters of Service (2004) and A Neutral Corner (2006).Connect with Simon:https://uk.linkedin.com/in/simon-hinkly-b209a5bThank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness.For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.comPlease share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversationsThis show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice.About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being.Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #SimonHinkly #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with Anne Rossignol, a leading voice in the intersection of psychedelics and addiction recovery. Anne shares her personal journey from traditional 12-step abstinence-based programs to incorporating psilocybin and community-based support into her healing process. As a co-applicant and PPI lead on the psilocybin trial at Imperial College, she discusses her role in bridging clinical research with lived experience and highlights the importance of integration through community. We dive into the structure and goals of the upcoming psilocybin trial for opioid addiction and the unique challenges of connecting participants with long-term support. Anne also introduces the Psychedelics in Recovery fellowship—a safe space for those using psychedelics in recovery—to foster connection, reduce stigma, and promote healing. This is a powerful conversation about science, spirituality, and community-driven transformation in addiction recovery.About Anne:Three years into her abstinence-based recovery program, Anne encountered psychedelics and discovered PIR (Psychedelics in Recovery). This marked the beginning of a transformative spiritual journey of self-healing and recovery, opening doors she never imagined. Her path led her to the Amazon, where she immersed herself in deeper exploration, eventually finding herself at the forefront of psychedelic research at Imperial College as a consultant on the Psilopioid clinical trial.On her road to recovery, Anne was called to psychedelics and discovered PIR (Psychedelics in Recovery), a fellowship of individuals integrating psychedelics and plant medicines within a 12-step framework. This marked the beginning of a journey of individuation and deep transformation. Starting with a microdosing approach that helped release layers of shame and guilt, she broke free from the repetitive cycles of addiction and experienced a profound spiritual awakening. Through psilocybin ceremonies and a life-changing journey to the Amazon, Anne found emotional and spiritual openness, realizing her connection to the greater whole. No longer isolated or detached, she embraced the understanding that the antidote to addiction is connection—a bridge that psychedelics have powerfully provided on her path to living life on life’s terms.Connect with Anne:- Website: https://www.psychedelicsinrecovery.org/- LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anne-rossignol-829306b9Filmed by Rua Acorn, creator of @thegoodtimes and founder of Modular Media®:https://www.modularmedia.co/Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness.For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.comPlease share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversationsThis show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice.About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being.Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #AnneRossignol #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, recorded in person at Breaking Convention in the UK, we speak with Rebekah Senanayake – a cultural psychologist and PhD candidate specializing in Amazonian traditional knowledge systems. We explore her decade-long fieldwork in the Amazon rainforest, her relationship with master plants, and the profound ritual frameworks surrounding altered states of consciousness. Rebekah shares insights from her recent talk on interspecies communication and the importance of maintaining cultural integrity in the evolving psychedelic space. Together, we reflect on the limitations of reductionist clinical models and the need for long-term, reciprocal relationships with plant medicines. This conversation challenges mainstream narratives and reminds us of the depth, complexity, and ancestral wisdom embedded in these practices.About Rebekah:Rebekah Senanayake is a cultural psychologist and Ph.D. candidate in Cultural Anthropology, specializing in traditional Amazonian knowledge systems. With extensive fieldwork in the Amazon Rainforest, she examines how Indigenous practices inform modern understandings of altered states of consciousness. Rebekah is the founder of the Student Association of Psychedelic Investigation and a key advocate for integrating traditional and scientific perspectives in psychedelic research.Connect with Rebekah:Website: https://www.bekplants.com/Blog: https://bekplants.wordpress.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-senanayake-8012b5216Filmed by Rua Acorn, creator of @thegoodtimes and founder of Modular Media®:https://www.modularmedia.co/Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness.For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.comPlease share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversationsThis show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice.About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being.Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #RebekahSenanayake #BreakingConvention #PsychedelicPodcast #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens