Yes friends, We're Going There: Jesus, Mushrooms, and Mental Health with the Ligare Folks

We’re diving headfirst into the deep end today, friends! After Dawn and Ruth catch up on their weekend shenanigans (including some quality time at WeFest), we're serving up a conversation that'll make your church ladies raise their eyebrows.

The Ligare folks, a Christian psychedelic society, are out here doing some pretty remarkable work that might surprise you. These lovely humans are bridging the gap between faith and psychedelic therapy, and before you do a double-take into your hot dish, just stick with us for a minute here.

Turns out there's real honest-to-goodness science behind using these plant medicines for folks dealing with depression that just won't budge, PTSD that's been hanging around way too long, and other mental health struggles that regular treatments can't seem to touch. And here's the thing - they're not tossing their faith aside. Nope, they're weaving spiritual practices right into the healing process because apparently God shows up in the most unexpected places (which shouldn't surprise any of us Midwesterners who've seen Him work through a good hotdish and genuine community).

So grab your coffee (or Diet Coke, we don't judge), set your preconceptions aside for just a bit, and let's chat about hope, healing, and why sometimes the road to wholeness looks different than what we grew up thinking. Plus, we'll fill you in on how to connect with Ligare because this conversation is just the beginning, and honestly, the world could use more of this thoughtful, compassionate work.

Fair warning: This one's gonna stretch you, and that's exactly the point.

00:00 Introduction to Psychedelic Healing and Christianity

00:21 Weekend Recap: We Fest and Local Events

02:28 Daily Life and Personal Updates

03:21 Business Ventures and Creative Pursuits

06:37 Creative Blocks and Overcoming Challenges

08:46 Guest Introduction and Discussion on Psychedelics

12:27 Introduction to Alyssa Jo May

12:50 Hunt's Journey with Psychedelics

14:22 Megan's Involvement and Background

15:19 Alyssa's Dual Life and Role

17:06 The Need for Psychedelic Healing

23:07 Legal and Practical Aspects

25:24 Personal Experiences with Psychedelics

32:23 Conclusion and Resources

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