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Webdelics PodcastAuthor: Mark McNally, Chiara Burns, Scott Mason
The Webdelics Podcast is a space where we destigmatize plant medicine by having open conversations around the stories and science of psychedelics. These substances have touched people from all walks of life, and we seek to convey that in the diversity of you all, our guests: From doctors to students; skeptics to shaman; and athletes to high-performance businesspeople. It goes to show that while our differences are what give life its richness and texture, our similarities are what make us human...a fact that is ultimately unveiled through plant medicine and the psychospiritual portal it opens within us. Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Education, Health & Fitness, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Understanding Psychedelics: Science, Stigma, and the Power of Personal Homecoming
Episode 82
Tuesday, 25 November, 2025
Welcome back to Webdelics! In this episode, Scott Mason sits down with Katie Pickard, Executive Director at Unlimited Sciences, for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about healing, transformation, and the unexpected ways psychedelics can reshape a life. Katie shares how a completely unplanned encounter with psilocybin mushrooms inside her historic Colorado cabin sparked an emotional connection with her environment—and opened the door to profound self-discovery. From late-blooming psychedelic exploration to supporting trauma survivors and people navigating major life transitions, her story is raw, insightful, and inspiring. Together, Scott and Katie dive into: ✨ Psilocybin and ayahuasca research ✨ The importance of integration ✨ How psychedelic experiences can shift our relationship with home and self ✨ Stories of refugees finding new hope through plant medicine ✨ The magic that emerges when curiosity leads the way Whether you're new to psychedelics, exploring healing paths, or curious about the science shaping the future of mental health, this episode offers wisdom you won’t want to miss. 00:00 Psychedelic Journey Began With Mushrooms 08:49 Grounding While Exploring Inward 15:37 Belief, Experience, and Consciousness 16:36 Fireplace and Subconscious Connection 26:27 Embracing Transition with Gratitude 27:53 Psilocybin, Change, and Transformation 33:07 Psychedelic Therapy and Integration 38:20 Psychedelic Integration Journey 46:01 Naturalistic Research & Psilocybin Insights 51:19 Wrestling with Deep Foundations 59:36 Anxiety, Depression, Self-Compassion Shift 01:03:47 Connecting Change to Life Purpose 01:08:28 Conclusion
