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Beyond the Woo

Beyond the Woo

10 episodes

5 months ago

In this episode, Jennie Marie explores one of the most powerful and under-discussed shifts in mental health and medicine: the role of psychedelics in helping patients safely taper off traditional pharmaceuticals. Tune in to learn: What “deprescribing” means — and why it matters now more than everHow psilocybin and other psychedelics support healingWhy psychedelic-assisted therapy could reshape chronic mental health careReal-world stories of people finding freedom from lifelong prescriptionsTh...

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In this episode, Jennie Marie explores one of the most powerful and under-discussed shifts in mental health and medicine: the role of psychedelics in helping patients safely taper off traditional pharmaceuticals. Tune in to learn: What “deprescribing” means — and why it matters now more than everHow psilocybin and other psychedelics support healingWhy psychedelic-assisted therapy could reshape chronic mental health careReal-world stories of people finding freedom from lifelong prescriptionsTh...

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Episodes (10/10)

Beyond the Woo

Breaking the Script: Psychedelics Path to Reducing Prescription Psych Meds

In this episode, Jennie Marie explores one of the most powerful and under-discussed shifts in mental health and medicine: the role of psychedelics in helping patients safely taper off traditional pharmaceuticals. Tune in to learn: What “deprescribing” means — and why it matters now more than everHow psilocybin and other psychedelics support healingWhy psychedelic-assisted therapy could reshape chronic mental health careReal-world stories of people finding freedom from lifelong prescriptionsTh...

5 months ago

29 minutes

Beyond the Woo

From Surprise to Science: The Story Behind Mushroom Pharmacy

What happens when life drops a psychedelic surprise in the middle of another book deadline? Jennie Marie sits down with Stacey to unpack the remarkable story behind her new book, Mushroom Pharmacy: A Practical Guide to Psychedelic Mushrooms — a project she never planned, but couldn’t ignore. Discover how this transformative book came to life and why psilocybin is poised to reshape medicine and mental health. In this episode: How Stacey came to write Mushroom Pharmacy and the journey beh...

5 months ago

38 minutes

Beyond the Woo

Psychedelics, the Default Mode Network & the Neuroscience of Letting Go

Ever feel like your brain is stuck in a loop of negative thoughts, anxiety spirals, or identity hang-ups? That might be your Default Mode Network (DMN) running the show. In this deep-dive episode, we explore how psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, and ketamine can disrupt the DMN—and why that’s a good thing for mental health. From mystical insights to brain scans, we break down the science and the soul of the psychedelic experience. Join us as we uncover: What the DMN actually is—and why...

6 months ago

33 minutes

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Ego Dissolution & Rebirth: The Healing Power of Challenging Trips

What if everything you thought you were—your name, your past, your entire identity—suddenly... vanished? In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most mysterious and transformative aspects of psychedelic healing: ego dissolution. We explore the misunderstood terrain of so-called “bad trips” (challenging trips) —and why they’re often not bad at all, but rather invitations to heal . From mystical moments to terrifying breakthroughs, you’ll learn why losing your sense of self might ...

6 months ago

37 minutes

Beyond the Woo

Journey to the Medicines: Jennie Marie’s Path to Psychedelics in Mexico

In this powerful episode, we follow the inspiring and deeply personal journey of Jennie Marie, a licensed psychotherapist and certified psychedelic medicine therapist, as she travels to Mexico in search of authentic, transformative healing experiences with plant and animal psychedelic medicines. After three separate visits to the Cancun region and sitting with 17 different medicine providers, Jennie Marie finally met her teacher—the medicine woman Ixca, a guide and healer who would shape her...

7 months ago

40 minutes

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Beyond the Trip: Psychedelic Integration for Lasting Transformation

We dive deep into the crucial role of psychedelic integration with a licensed psychotherapist. While the psychedelic experience itself can be transformative, true healing and growth occur in the integration process. We will share how structured integration helps translate insights from the journey into real-world change. Topics Covered: ✅ What is psychedelic integration, and why does it matter? ✅ The benefits of working with a psychotherapist during integration ✅ How to turn insights into las...

7 months ago

36 minutes

Beyond the Woo

Psychedelics & Christianity – Healing or Heresy? Part 3 (BONUS)

Could psychedelics be part of God's plan for healing, or do they challenge the authority of the church? In this episode, Jennie Marie and Stacey Simmons, PhD, dive into the intersection of Christianity and psychedelics, discussing the latest research on how psilocybin and other plant medicines are transforming mental health treatment. Topics We Cover: ✅ The history of psychedelics in religious traditions & Christian mysticism ✅ How psilocybin affects the brain – BDNF, NMDA receptors, an...

7 months ago

53 minutes

Beyond the Woo

Psychedelics & Christianity – Healing or Heresy? Part 2

Could psychedelics be part of God's plan for healing, or do they challenge the authority of the church? In this episode, Jennie Marie and Stacey Simmons, PhD, dive into the intersection of Christianity and psychedelics, discussing the latest research on how psilocybin and other plant medicines are transforming mental health treatment. Topics We Cover: The history of psychedelics in religious traditions & Christian mysticism How psilocybin affects the brain – BDNF, NMDA receptors, and neur...

8 months ago

35 minutes

Beyond the Woo

Psychedelics & Christianity – Healing or Heresy? Part 1

Could psychedelics be part of God's plan for healing, or do they challenge the authority of the church? In this episode, Jennie Marie and Stacey Simmons, PhD, dive into the intersection of Christianity and psychedelics, discussing the latest research on how psilocybin and other plant medicines are transforming mental health treatment. Topics We Cover: The history of psychedelics in religious traditions & Christian mysticism How psilocybin affects the brain – BDNF, NMDA receptors, and neur...

8 months ago

54 minutes

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The First Trip - Welcome to Beyond the Woo

Jennie Marie and Stacey discuss how two, strait-laced, middle-aged therapists became interested, and ultimately became experts in psychedelics and psychedelic therapy. We were as surprised, (maybe more surprised!) than anyone. We detail how we got started and how the science and our own first-hand clinical experience led us to learn more about psychedelics and shifted our practice to focus on psychedelic healing for our clients.Our practice: https://hope-therapy-center.com/Stacey's book: http...

9 months ago

31 minutes