Beyond the Woo

Are you ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about psychedelics? Get ready to dive deep into the mind-bending world of plant medicine, therapeutic breakthroughs, and the controversial role psychedelics are playing in modern mental health treatment. Hosted by two trailblazing experts, Jennie Marie Battistin, best-selling Amazon author and certified psychedelic therapist, and Stacey Simmons, LMFT and author of Mushroom Pharmacy: A Practical Guide to Psychedelics, Beyond the Woo, strips away the mysticism and “woo” helping to demystify these substances while looking at the real science behind these powerful tools for healing.In every episode, Jennie Marie and Stacey confront the stigmas and taboos head-on, breaking down the latest research on how substances like psilocybin, ayahuasca, 5-Meo-DMT (Bufo Toad Alvirus), MDMA, and ketamine are revolutionizing treatments for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and beyond. They also explore how ancient wisdom blends with modern neuroscience to offer alternative paths to healing that go far beyond traditional therapy. With their unique blend of clinical experience and approachable storytelling, these two experts will take listeners on a captivating journey to explore where science and controversy collide in the new psychedelic revolution.