Minds on Mushrooms

In this episode of Minds on Mushrooms, I sit down with psychotherapist and relationship expert Jonathan Robinson, who has explored MDMA both personally and professionally for more than 50 years. Together we explore how MDMA works in the brain and body, why it’s often described as a heart-opening medicine, and how thoughtful set, setting, and emotional safety can create powerful opportunities for connection and healing between partners. We talk about the science, the emotional openness this medicine can create, and the relational possibilities that emerge when defenses lower and compassion rises. In this conversation, we explore: • How MDMA affects fear and trust in the brain • Why the medicine can increase empathy and emotional connection • The importance of preparation, intention, and environment • How couples can create supportive spaces for deeper conversations • What decades of experience reveal about MDMA and relationships If you're curious about MDMA-assisted therapy, psychedelic science, or new approaches to relationship healing, this conversation offers a thoughtful and grounded perspective. Resources Mentioned 📖 Jonathan Robinson’s book Ecstasy as Couples Therapy: Using MDMA to Heal Conflict and Deepen Your Relationship https://www.amazon.com/Ecstasy-Couples-Therapy-Conflict-Relationship-ebook/dp/B0G5HWTSJT About Jonathan Robinson • 40+ years of experience with MDMA-assisted therapy • Trained over 500 clinicians through MDMAtraining.net • Author of 16 books on communication, trauma, MDMA, and healing • New York Times bestselling author (Communication Miracles for Couples) • Began conducting MDMA therapy research in 1984 for his master’s thesis • Featured on Oprah, CNN, and over 200 podcasts Websites • https://FindingHappiness.com • https://XTCasMedicine.com • https://XTCforCouples.net Explore More 🌐 Minds on Mushrooms https://www.mindsonmushrooms.com 🌿 North Node https://www.explorenorthnode.com 📞 Book an Alignment Call https://calendly.com/explorenorthnode/45min Listen to Minds on Mushrooms Minds on Mushrooms is available on: • YouTube • Apple Podcasts • Spotify The show explores the science, healing, and human stories behind psychedelic medicines and conscious living. Hosted by Maggie Kirkwood, psychedelic practitioner and integration guide for intentional inner journeys. ⚠️ This episode is shared for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice.

In this deeply honest and expansive conversation, I sit down with Jay Fiset, who shares how reaching a breaking point in his marriage became the catalyst for profound personal and relational transformation. Jay and his wife, Cory Fiset, have been in relationship for 37 years. After 25 years of marriage, they found themselves at a crossroads that required radical honesty, individual healing, and a willingness to reinvent both themselves and their relationship from the inside out. Jay opens up about his own inward journey first, taking responsibility for his healing, meeting old patterns with clarity, and learning how to show up more truthfully. Throughout our conversation, I deeply appreciate Jay’s transparency in how he shares his lived experience as a psychedelic educator and guide, speaking openly about the responsibility, intention, and integrity this work requires. Psychedelics became a gateway for this work, offering insight, emotional access, and aligned action. As his inner work deepened, that healing naturally began to ripple into the relationship. Eventually, psychedelics also became a shared entry point for both Jay and Cory. Jay speaks candidly about the role MDMA played as a major catalyst, not as a cure or shortcut, but as a tool that supported emotional safety, openness, and deeply honest communication. Through this intentional work, they were able to soften defenses, rebuild trust, and come back together in a more transparent, authentic, and connected partnership. Today, Cory and Jay are a husband-and-wife team and Certified Psychedelic Guides who focus specifically on supporting couples. Drawing upon more than 30 years of experience facilitating intensive personal development programs, individual coaching, experiential workshops, and couples retreats, they now offer intentional, safe, and intimacy-enhancing medicine experiences for committed couples. Their work is designed for couples who want to discover themselves more fully, express truth with care, and deepen emotional and relational connection, not by bypassing the work, but by meeting it together with intention and integrity. This episode explores: * Why individual healing is the foundation of relational repair * Psychedelics as catalysts for insight, not replacements for the work * MDMA’s role in emotional safety, trust, and intimacy * Reinventing long-term relationships without starting over * What it truly means to heal together while honoring personal responsibility If you’re curious about how psychedelics can support deeper self-awareness, and how that awareness can strengthen intimacy, honesty, and connection within long-term relationships, this conversation offers a grounded, real-world perspective on healing from the inside out. ✨ This conversation is shared for educational and informational purposes and emphasizes intention, responsibility, and integration. 🔗 Explore Jay & Cory’s Work If this conversation resonates and you would like to explore Jay and Cory’s offerings, you can learn more here: The Connection Experience – FAQs https://theconnectionexperience.love/faq Fireside Chat: The Connection Experience https://theconnectionexperience.love/firesidetce The Psychedelic Coach Accelerator, a 3-day immersive event https://psychedeliccoachaccelerator.com/ The Psychedelic Coaching Blueprint https://theconnectionexperience.love/blueprint-rp Couples Connection ++ Microdosing Protocol https://theconnectionexperience.love/couples-connection-microdosing Microdosing Products and Protocols https://theconnectionexperience.love/order 🌿If this episode stirred something in you, whether around relationships, self-inquiry, or intentional psychedelic work, you can explore my work through North Node, a private, consent-based practice focused on preparation, integration, and embodied change. Learn more at: 🌱 https://explorenorthnode.com 🌱 https://www.explorenorthnode.com/working-together If this speaks to you, trust that feeling. 🎧 Minds on Mushrooms is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Visit https://www.mindsonmushrooms.com to explore episodes, resources, and more. Mush love, Maggie 

What if you could feel open, connected, and relaxed… without alcohol? In this episode of Minds on Mushrooms, I sit down with Andrew Weiss, writer of The Psychedelic Blog, to explore kanna: a legal, mood-enhancing plant traditionally used for resilience, connection, and social ease. Many people describe kanna as heart-opening and gently euphoric, similar to MDMA or a few drinks, but without the hangover or emotional crash. We talk about what kanna actually feels like, how it works, and the story behind Get Kanna, Andrew’s thoughtfully crafted product designed for intentional, situational experiences like date nights, gatherings, music, or deeper connection. If you’re rethinking your relationship with alcohol or curious about plant-based alternatives for feeling good in your body, this conversation is for you. ✨ Free shipping with code FRIENDS0FGK2 Get Kanna: https://www.getkanna.com/ IG: @getkanna To learn more about working with Maggie: https://www.explorenorthnode.com/working-together Book an Alignment Call This episode is for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Keywords: kanna, kanna plant, alcohol alternative, legal plant medicine, herbal mood enhancer, plant medicine podcast, psychedelic education, microdosing alternatives  

In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Derek Barlow, professor at Bellum Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in St. Paul, to talk about strength, avoidance, and what happens when the armor we build no longer serves us. Derek shares how exploring psilocybin on his own brought awareness to long held patterns of avoidance and a core belief of unworthiness, and how realizing he could not navigate those discoveries alone led him to seek intentional, supported care. We talk about what it means to stop running from yourself, to honor core wounds without judgment, and how choosing support can soften not only the inner world, but relationships as well. Derek opens up about how this work deepened his connection with his wife and reshaped his understanding of strength. This episode is a grounded, responsible conversation about awareness, readiness, and the courage it takes to meet yourself honestly without having to do it alone. Learn more about Bellum Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu https://bellumbrazilianjiujitsu.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bellumbjjstpaul/ More information about working together through North Node https://www.explorenorthnode.com/working-together

In this episode of Minds on Mushrooms, I sit down with Robyn, a writer, yogi, and transformation travel and spirit guide whose life once looked perfect on paper: marriage, career, stability. But inside, she felt numb and disconnected. Everything changed when she discovered her husband’s infidelity, losing both her sense of security and identity. Rather than crumble, Robyn turned toward the unknown. She embarked on a solo trip to Thailand, a journey originally planned with her spouse, and from there chose not to return to her old life. That decision became the catalyst for a radical inner awakening. Through yoga, meditation, travel, and deep spiritual exploration, she transformed her grief into empowerment and rebuilt a life aligned with her truth. In this episode, we explore: What it means to feel disconnected even when everything looks fine The impact of betrayal on identity, worth, and trust How travel can become a spiritual crucible for transformation The healing tools Robyn uses to realign and reconnect How she now helps others reclaim their light and begin their own journeys of transformation If you’ve ever felt stuck or like you’re living someone else’s life, this conversation will remind you that endings can become beginnings, and the unknown can hold more possibility than what you left behind. Learn more about Robyn here: www.wanderingtowardthelight.com IG: @wanderingtowardthelight FB: @robyn.stimac Linktr.ee/wanderingtowardthelight Explore her offerings here: 2026 Morocco Retreat Link: https://wanderingtowardthelight.com/morocco-yoga-retreat-2026/ 2026 Greece Retreat Link: https://www.yogasailingholidays.com/robyn-stimac Minds on Mushrooms is hosted by Maggie Kirkwood, a certified psychedelic practitioner, integration coach, and founder of North Node — a platform for conscious education, microdosing support, and transformational healing. Through her podcast, courses, and coaching, Maggie helps others reconnect to their inner truth and navigate life’s transitions with clarity, intention, and trust. Learn more or book an alignment call here: https://www.mindsonmushrooms.com/apply-now-form Explore her offerings here: https://www.mindsonmushrooms.com/work-with-me ✨✨✨ Minds on Mushrooms is available on YouTube, Apple and Spotify!

This one’s for the ladies! On today’s episode of Minds on Mushrooms, I’m joined by Jennifer Chesak, author of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women. Jennifer is a science and medical journalist whose work has appeared in The Washington Post, BBC, and more. She teaches in the journalism and publishing programs at Belmont University and brings a deeply researched perspective to the psychedelic conversation. Together, we discuss how mushrooms uniquely affect women’s health, covering everything from regulating menstrual cycles and addressing infertility to boosting libido and easing sexual dysfunction. Jennifer shares insights from her book and explores how magic mushrooms, psychedelic therapy, and microdosing can support women’s mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. If you’ve ever wondered how natural psychedelics interact with women’s bodies and cycles, or you’re curious about the latest science on mushrooms and women’s health, this conversation is for you.   Resources and Links: The Psilocybin Handbook for Women — Jennifer Chesak (Simon & Schuster) https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Psilocybin-Handbook-for-Women/Jennifer-Chesak/9781646044986 Jennifer’s website — http://www.jenniferchesak.com Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jenchesak/ Bluesky — https://www.jenchesak.bsky.social Twitter — https://twitter.com/jenchesak Threads — https://www.threads.com/jenchesak TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/jenchesak Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jenchesak LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferchesak/   About Minds on Mushrooms: Minds on Mushrooms is hosted by Maggie Kirkwood, a certified psychedelic practitioner, integration coach, and the founder of North Node. Through storytelling, education, and community, the podcast explores how plant medicines can support healing, creativity, and connection. ✨ Want to work with Maggie? You can apply or book an alignment call here: mindsonmushrooms.com/apply-now-form Follow along on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/__maggiekirkwood__/

In this heart-centered episode, I sit down with medicine woman Bird Mieha, who works with the sacred plant of cacao. Together, we dive into the rich history of cacao, exploring how our ancestors once drank it and how this ancient medicine continues to open hearts today.   Bird guides us through the beauty of cacao ceremony, including a gentle cacao meditation, and shares wisdom on how this practice can help us regulate our nervous systems in the midst of chaotic times. We talk about the power of pause, the importance of returning to peace, and how cacao can support us in reconnecting with ourselves and each other.   This episode is an invitation to slow down, sip with intention, and remember the healing power of the heart.   For more on Bird and her offerings please visit: Website: https://www.birdmejia.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/birdmejia/   About the Host I’m Maggie Kirkwood, a Certified Psychedelic Practitioner, integration coach, and host of the Minds on Mushrooms podcast. My mission is to provide accessible education, integration, and community around psychedelics, plant teachers, and conscious living. Through conversations, coaching, and ceremony, I help people reconnect with their inner light, regulate their nervous systems, and find peace in chaotic times.   Connect with Me: Work with me: https://www.mindsonmushrooms.com/apply-now-form Website: https://www.mindsonmushrooms.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/__maggiekirkwood__/   Minds on Mushrooms is available on YouTube, Apple and Spotify - thank you so much for your support!

This special birthday episode is pure joy, a casual and candid conversation with my dear mushroom-loving friend, Britleigh, about all the incredible ways magic mushrooms have shaped our lives. We dive into manifestation, healing from addiction, leaving unhealthy relationships, and stepping into deeper self-trust. To top it off, Britleigh’s brand-new miracle baby boy, just 4 months old, was with us the entire time, snuggled on top of her and not making a single peep.   This episode feels extra close to my heart, not only because it was filmed on my birthday, but also because it’s the first time I truly open up and share so much of my personal story. It’s fun, funky, and full of gratitude for the medicine.   ✨ If this conversation inspires you, I invite you to check out Bloom, my one-month introduction to microdosing. Bloom is designed to help you safely and intentionally explore the magic of mushrooms with education, structure, and personalized support. Learn more and get started here: mindsonmushrooms.com/bloom-intro-to-microdosing   ✨ I also guide one-on-one ceremonies, both virtually and in person. From gentle microdosing support to large-dose journeys for deeper healing and guidance, I work with people in all capacities. If you feel called, please reach out or book your alignment call: https://calendly.com/mindsonmushrooms-info/30min   ✨ To learn more about Britleigh and her beautiful work, visit: https://www.britleighp.com/   #MindsOnMushrooms #Microdosing #PsychedelicHealing #MushroomMedicine #PlantTeachers #Integration #HealingJourney #SacredMushrooms #MicrodosingMagic #PodcastEpisode #RealConversations #AuthenticSharing #HealingStories #BirthdayMagic #Manifestation #Gratitude #SpiritualGrowth #PersonalTransformation #SoulWork #LivingWithIntention #FeelGoodVibes #CommunityHealing #PsychedelicCommunity #FunkyAndFree #GratefulHeart

In this heart-opening episode of Minds on Mushrooms, I welcome the incredibly talented Eber Rodriguez — a sound healer whose music carries the wisdom of the plants and the heartbeat of the Earth. I had the privilege of working alongside Eber during my psilocybin practitioner training in Costa Rica, where his grounded presence, ancestral wisdom, and transformative soundscapes touched every heart in the room. His ability to weave frequency, breath, and deep reverence for the medicine is nothing short of alchemy, and it’s an honor to share his voice and story with you today. Eber has been walking the path of sacred plant medicine for most of his life, guided by the teachings of indigenous elders and mystical traditions that uncover the light of truth. A multi-instrumentalist and sound healer since 2018, he creates transformative spaces that integrate breath, sound, movement, and community — supporting the nervous system to release old patterns and return to balance. His work is rooted in both ancestral wisdom and the science of consciousness, activating deeper perception and reminding us of our innate connection to the Earth. Together, we explore his journey into sound as medicine, his devotion to mushrooms and other sacred plants, and the way music can open the heart, move emotion, and restore harmony to the mind and body. Whether you are new to sound healing or already immersed in the plant medicine path, this conversation is an invitation to listen more deeply — to yourself, to the Earth, and to the frequencies that connect us all.   Connect with Eber Rodriguez: ✨ Website: eberrodriguez.com ✨ Instagram: @ignus.music ✨🌿 LinkedIn: Eber Rodriguez   Connect with Me: To learn more about my work, upcoming events, and offerings, please visit mindsonmushrooms.com. You can explore my programs here: Work With Me. If something in you feels called to explore this path together, book an alignment call and let’s connect.   #MindsOnMushrooms #SoundHealing #PlantMedicine #MusicAsMedicine #HealingFrequencies #PsychedelicHealing #CeremonialMusic #SacredMushrooms #ConsciousnessExpansion #HeartOpening #InnerJourney #AwakeningConsciousness

This week on Minds on Mushrooms, I sat down with the unapologetically bold and brilliantly queer Jordan Power. He's been a powerful voice in the podcasting world for years, and now he’s stepping into something even bigger: his musical debut. Jordan’s new music, which has already attracted tens of thousands of followers on Spotify, wasn’t just written. It was received. During a powerful medicine ceremony, he accessed past lives, released stored grief, and unlocked years of repressed emotion. What emerged was more than a voice. It was a deep remembrance of the creative force that had always been within him. In our raw and electric conversation, we explore: – How plant medicine helped him reconnect with his body and feel again – Queerness as a portal to mystical healing and radical self-acceptance – The alchemy of grief, illness, shame, and creative transformation – The law of attraction, meditation, and breathwork for manifestation – Dating in this modern landscape as a mirror for growth – And the power of discovering, honoring, and celebrating your unique gifts If you’ve ever felt like your gifts were buried under shame or silence—this one’s for you. Your gifts aren’t just meant to be discovered. They’re meant to be seen, lived, embodied—and celebrated. Connect with Jordan Power: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanjpower/ Music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/12uvc7Jyw3SUOpFtnKOUkX?si=cxvsCQAyRTmdbDEUHkjFQw Minds on Mushrooms isn’t just a podcast—it’s a portal. A remembering. A place where ancient plant wisdom meets modern healing, and where real stories of transformation are told without shame. Each episode is an invitation to explore the medicine of microdosing, conscious leadership, and expanded self-awareness. Whether you're here out of curiosity, in the midst of a breakthrough, or walking the long road of integration—you belong here. And if something you hear speaks to you, trust that feeling. I’m Maggie Kirkwood—psychedelic integration coach, microdosing mentor, and fellow traveler on the path. I offer 1:1 coaching and guided support for those ready to shift their relationship with alcohol, reconnect with their truth, or simply feel more grounded, clear, and connected. The medicine opens the door—but the real work is integration. You don’t have to do it alone. Book an alignment call or explore more at mindsonmushrooms.com. Let’s walk this path together: https://www.mindsonmushrooms.com/calendly-1

In this special episode of Minds on Mushrooms, I sit down with Aimee Neumann — a brilliant nurse practitioner, functional medicine expert, Reiki master, and founder of Aligned Integrative Medicine. With a thriving clinical practice and a deep reverence for the body’s innate wisdom, Aimee brings a rare fusion of science and spirit to the psychedelic space. What made this conversation so meaningful is that Aimee also worked with me as a microdosing client — and over the past year, I’ve witnessed her undergo profound personal and professional transformation. The introduction of psilocybin into her life brought nothing short of miracles. Aimee opens up about how microdosing helped her shed victim mentality, confront emotional patterns with courage, and manifest aligned change — in her vocation, her relationships, and her inner world. She speaks candidly about how trusting her body, embracing stillness, and surrendering to the medicine catalyzed a powerful spiritual unfolding. We explore the intersection of medicine and mysticism, the importance of perspective, and why honoring the whole human — mind, body, and spirit — is the future of healing. This episode is a testament to the power of remembering who you are — and letting the medicine guide you home.   Minds On Mushrooms Podcast is available on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.   Learn more about Aimee’s work at www.aimeeneumann.com and her practice, Aligned Integrative Medicine   See Aimee in action on IG: https://www.instagram.com/aimeeneumann_np/   Minds on Mushrooms is a portal for remembrance — of who we are, why we’re here, and what’s possible when we walk with the Earth’s oldest teachers. If this conversation stirred something in you, follow that feeling. → Step into the journey: mindsonmushrooms.com → Receive support & integration: mindsonmushrooms.com/coaching   #MicrodosingToManifest #MindsOnMushrooms #PsychedelicHealing #FunctionalMedicine #PsilocybinStories #IntegrationIsTheJourney #ConsciousHealth #NorthNodeCoaching #HolisticHealing #ManifestationJourney

What happens after the psychedelic journey? How do we honor the wisdom, clarity, or lessons that arise — especially when they come through profound pain? In this powerful episode, I sit down with integrative psychotherapist, artist, and author Deborah Kadagian to explore the often overlooked — but essential — process of integration. Deborah shares her deeply personal story of losing her son, Sean, to a tragic fentanyl overdose — a loss that came as a complete shock and did not reflect his lifestyle. In the aftermath of unimaginable grief, Deborah turned to creativity, community, and psychedelics — including psilocybin, ayahuasca, and iboga — to begin transmuting her pain into something meaningful. Together, we explore: • Why integration is everything in psychedelic work • How community and creativity become lifelines in grief • The importance of making space to express the gifts you receive during a psychedelic journey • The reality that grief is not something to "fix" — but something to move with • The promise of plant medicines like iboga in healing opioid addiction This conversation is for anyone navigating loss, exploring psychedelics, or simply wondering how to carry what they've learned in altered states back into their everyday life. Grief, like psychedelics, opens us — and what we do with that opening is where the real work begins. Purchase your copy of The Alchemy of Grief / Conversations in Paint here: https://a.co/d/6YIblVT See more of Debbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dk333art/ Minds on Mushrooms is available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple! Please visit Minds on Mushrooms for more! #GriefHealing #PsychedelicIntegration #AlchemyOfGrief #PlantMedicineHealing #HealingWithPsychedelics #MentalHealthAwareness

In this heart-centered episode, I sit down with Tiffany Hurd and Rachel Pastor, the powerhouse duo behind The Golden Rule—a female-founded microdosing company rooted in education, accessibility, and transformation. We dive into their personal journeys, the winding paths that led them to psychedelics, and the divine nudge that inspired them to create impactful offerings around microdosing with psilocybin and LSD. Tiffany and Rachel open up about their mission to demystify plant medicine, break stigmas, and provide approachable, soul-led guidance for those ready to explore alternative healing. Whether you're curious about microdosing or already on your journey, this conversation offers inspiration, wisdom, and a reminder that healing is our birthright—and sometimes, the medicine finds us exactly when we need it most. Explore their offerings at GoldenRuleMushrooms.com Save 10% at checkout with code: MAGGIE10 Learn more about Golden Rule: Get your free microdosing guide here https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=WKGmWH&g=RFgV5x   Website: https://goldenrulemushrooms.com   Email: Hello@goldenrulemushrooms.com   Instagram: @goldenrulemushrooms @goldenrulemicrodose @Rachel.Pastor @iamtiffanyhurd   Resources: List of Medications & Supplements you can microdose with: https://microdosinginstitute.com/microdosing-101/faq/microdosing-combining-medication-supplements/ Psychedelic data base: https://www.bizdelics.com/psychedelics-ecosystem-data-base/#therapeutic Psychedelic research: https://psychedelicalpha.com For more information please visit: www.mindsonmushrooms.com Minds On Mushrooms is available on YouTube, Spotify & Apple #MindsOnMushrooms #Microdosing #PsychedelicHealing #GoldenRuleMushrooms #Psilocybin #LSDHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #PlantMedicine #WomenInPsychedelics #ConsciousEntrepreneur #MicrodosingPsilocybin #MicrodosingJourney #HealingWithPsychedelics #SoulMedicine #PsychedelicPodcast #NorthNodeCoaching #MicrodosingForMentalHealth

Welcome to a new segment of Maggie on Mushrooms! I’m excited to bring you these shorter, focused episodes where we dive into powerful concepts designed to help you on your healing and transformation journey. This segment is all about sharing practical insights and tools that you can immediately apply to your life.   In this video, I dive into a powerful concept that can change your life—The Critical Learning Period. It’s that special window of time when your mind and body are incredibly open to transformation, ready to create new connections, habits, and perspectives. This heightened state of learning is often associated with psychedelics like psilocybin, but it can also be accessed through meditation, breathwork, creative flow states, emotional breakthroughs, and even deep somatic therapy.   Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have been studying how psilocybin can enhance neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to reorganize and create new neural pathways. Their studies show that when psychedelics are used with intention and integration, the brain’s capacity for change and healing is amplified. But here’s the catch: The magic isn’t just in the breakthrough itself; it’s in the integration. It's about turning insight into true embodiment, creating lasting change, and transforming how you show up in the world.   💡 What You’ll Learn:   • What the Critical Learning Period is and how it works.   • Powerful ways to activate this window of transformation (psychedelics, meditation, breathwork, creativity, and more).   • Why integration is EVERYTHING and how to do it effectively.   • How I can help you tap into your Critical Learning Period to create real, sustainable change.   If this speaks to you, trust that feeling. Book an alignment call with me here: https://www.mindsonmushrooms.com/calendly-1 Let’s work together to make your transformation a lasting reality.   ✨ Have you experienced a Critical Learning Period recently? Drop a comment below! I’d love to hear your story.   #CriticalLearningPeriod #Transformation #Psychedelics #Psilocybin #Neuroplasticity #Integration #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #Consciousness #Breathwork #Meditation #JohnsHopkinsStudy #MaggieOnMushrooms

In this episode of Minds on Mushrooms, I sit down with Robert Hildreth, a passionate advocate for teaching seniors the skill of microdosing. With years of experience in psychedelic medicine—including ayahuasca, psilocybin, and wachuma ceremonies—Robert brings hard-earned wisdom from his own trials and tribulations with these powerful substances. His journey hasn’t been without challenges. After an unnerving LSD experience where set, setting, and personal circumstances led to an overwhelming and disorienting trip, Robert questioned whether he would ever take psychedelics again. It wasn’t until 2017 that he reapproached psilocybin and LSD with a new perspective, gaining a deeper understanding of preparation, integration, and responsible use. Now, he’s committed to sharing his lessons, helping seniors safely explore microdosing as a tool for clarity, healing, and personal growth. We recorded this conversation fresh off an immersive experience at the Psychedelic Coaching Institute Intensive in Costa Rica—one of the most transformative journeys of our lives. Together, we reflect on what we learned, how psychedelics continue to shape our personal evolution, and why microdosing can be a powerful bridge to well-being at any stage of life. 🔊 Tune in for wisdom, personal revelations, and a conversation that bridges generations through the power of plant medicine. 🎧 Minds On Mushrooms is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify! For more information on Robert and his services please visit: https://paperbell.me/robert-hildreth https://www.instagram.com/roberthildre/

In this episode, I sit down with Navid Amini, the visionary behind Zen Room Kava Lounge—the first kava lounge in Minnesota. Navid made a bold and unexpected leap, walking away from his career as a medical coroner(!) and his deep work in an AI-driven, healthcare startup to create a space for healing, storytelling, and community. At Zen Room, guests gather in an energy-filled sanctuary to share meaningful conversations over a warm, soothing cup of kava—a plant medicine known for its stress-relieving, anxiety-reducing, and socially connective properties. Navid opens up about how psilocybin and ayahuasca helped him see beyond the corporate world and into his true purpose: building something that serves people on a deeper level. This is a conversation about transformation, listening to your intuition, and taking the leap toward a more fulfilling life. If you're curious about kava, the power of plant medicines, or creating intentional community spaces, this episode is for you! 🌿✨ 🎧 Listen now on Minds on Mushrooms! Here's more on Minnesota's first Kava Lounge: https://www.zenroomkava.com/ https://www.instagram.com/zenroomkava/

It's Season Two of Minds On Mushrooms! Get ready for a soulful, inspiring ride with the fabulous Mary Bue! 🎶 This singer, songwriter, yoga teacher, and retreat creator knows how to turn life’s curveballs into music that moves the soul. We dive into Mary’s transformative journeys, her raw honesty about self-love struggles, and how she channels it all into art that’s equal parts magic and medicine. Oh, and her 9th album, The Wildness of Living and Dying, drops February 7th—don’t miss the scoop on her epic album release party! Stick around for a special treat: Mary closes the episode with a live performance of her song “The Wait” from her home piano. This one’s got heart, healing, and a whole lot of fun! 💫 More on Mary Bue: www.marybue.com Tickets to Parkway Theater Album Release Party 2.16.25! Support Mary on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marybue IG: https://www.instagram.com/marybuemusic/?hl=en   🌟🌟🌟 “Minds on Mushrooms” is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify 🌟🌟🌟 Please visit www.mindsonmushrooms.com for more information.

In this heartwarming episode of Minds on Mushrooms, join us for a journey through the gentle, healing energies of the gifted Zoe Klimek. Zoe is a spiritual artist who brings a unique perspective to plant medicine, reaching beyond psychedelics into the ancient world of floral essences and the magic of sound healing. Through her sweet and sentimental journey, Zoe has helped countless people find peace, calm, and connection in our chaotic world. Together, we dive into her story, her work with sacred plant wisdom, and the healing frequencies of sound. Close your eyes and relax as we wrap up with a special sound bath and meditation, designed to bring you tranquility and joy. Tune in, let go, and discover a moment of light and calm in your day! Zoë Klimek, owner of Emerald Heart Collective LLC is a Master Clinical and Community Herbalist, Placenta Encapsulator, Artist, and Intutive Energy Worker. She loves all things nature and plants and feels it’s so valuable to live a life in connection with Mother Earth’s cycles. She also enjoys creating spaces for people to gather in community and support one another along their journey. IG: https://www.instagram.com/emeraldheartcollective_/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080376345081 www.emeraldheartcollective.com 🌟🌟🌟 “Minds on Mushrooms” is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify 🌟🌟🌟 Please visit www.mindsonmushrooms.com for more information.

In this episode of Minds on Mushrooms, we are joined by Chuchu, co-founder of Ceremonia, a legal, non-profit psilocybin and ayahuasca transformational healing center in Colorado. Chuchu shares her incredible journey—from escaping a life of control in China to achieving multi-million dollar business success in America, only to find herself sad and unfulfilled. Through psychedelics, she discovered her true calling and now helps high-level leaders awaken, heal, and manifest through creativity and connection. Ceremonia’s programs combine Eastern philosophy with cutting-edge advancements in psychology, neuroscience, and even AI. Tune in to explore Chuchu’s powerful story of freedom, transformation, and leading a life rooted in love, effortlessness, and impact. Learn more about Ceremonia here: https://www.ceremoniacircle.org/ Discover more about Chuchu on Instagram! Book time with Chuchu here! #ceremonia #ceremoniacircle #psilocybinhealing #psilocybinsaves #transformation #colorado #consciousness #freedom #freedomfromcontrol #connection #connectingwiththeuniverse #universe #goinward  

Ready to turn up the heat? In this bold episode of Minds on Mushrooms, Maggie and guest Sauce B get real about the electrifying mix of sex and psychedelics. Tune in as Sauce B spills the secrets on how mushrooms can amplify intimacy, unlock deeper emotional connections, and elevate your love life. Plus, learn the art of cultivating your own magic mushrooms from a true expert. This episode is all about passion, pleasure, and growth—both in and out of the bedroom!   Look for Sauce B on: YouTube and Instagram   For more information on Minds On Mushrooms, please visit www.mindsonmushrooms.com   #