In this episode, I sit down with Alexander Beiner, author of The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World and a thought leader at the intersection of psychedelics, culture, and human connection.
What moved me most in this conversation was Alexander’s way of weaving together personal relationship insights with a bigger vision for culture and community. He speaks with clarity about how psychedelics have not only deepened his 15-year marriage but also taught him lessons in empathy, radical honesty, and truly stepping into another’s perspective.
Disclaimer:
This conversation includes discussion of psychedelics. Nothing in this episode is intended as medical advice, encouragement, or recommendation to use psychedelic substances. Psychedelics remain illegal in many jurisdictions and can carry significant health, legal, and psychological risks. Always do your own research and seek professional guidance from qualified healthcare providers.
This isn’t just about psychedelics. It’s about love, resilience, and what it takes to show up in partnership, even when it gets messy. It’s about asking ourselves: how do we relate—period? To our partners, our community, and even the natural world.
In our conversation we explore:
How psychedelics can unlock radical empathy and new perspectives in long-term love
Why MDMA was once used in couples therapy and what makes it powerful for relationships
The importance of preparation, intention, and integration when using altered states together
How our digital world is reshaping trust, intimacy, and community
Why relationships, like ceremonies, require phases of letting go and beginning anew
This episode is for you if you’re curious about what it really means to relate with depth and courage in a time of post-truth, AI tricksters, and shifting cultural landscapes.
Disclaimer:
This conversation includes discussion of psychedelics. Nothing in this episode is intended as medical advice, encouragement, or recommendation to use psychedelic substances. Psychedelics remain illegal in many jurisdictions and can carry significant health, legal, and psychological risks. Always do your own research and seek professional guidance from qualified healthcare providers.