The Webdelics Podcast is a space where we destigmatize plant medicine by having open conversations around the stories and science of psychedelics. These substances have touched people from all walks of life, and we seek to convey that in the diversity of you all, our guests: From doctors to students; skeptics to shaman; and athletes to high-performance businesspeople.
It goes to show that while our differences are what give life its richness and texture, our similarities are what make us human...a fact that is ultimately unveiled through plant medicine and the psychospiritual portal it opens within us.
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The Webdelics Podcast is a space where we destigmatize plant medicine by having open conversations around the stories and science of psychedelics. These substances have touched people from all walks of life, and we seek to convey that in the diversity of you all, our guests: From doctors to students; skeptics to shaman; and athletes to high-performance businesspeople.
It goes to show that while our differences are what give life its richness and texture, our similarities are what make us human...a fact that is ultimately unveiled through plant medicine and the psychospiritual portal it opens within us.
Navigating Stigma and Science: SSRIs, Psilocybin, and the Future of Healing
Webdelics Podcast
57 minutes 2 seconds
2 months ago
Navigating Stigma and Science: SSRIs, Psilocybin, and the Future of Healing
Welcome to another episode of Webdelics! In today's enlightening conversation, host Scott Mason sits down with the brilliant Dr. Erica Zelfand—a physician, psychedelic facilitator, and advocate for integrated healing—to explore the evolving intersection of psychiatric drugs and psychedelics in mental health treatment.
Together, they unpack the complex debates around SSRIs, psilocybin, and other healing modalities, cutting through controversy and polarization to reveal a nuanced, deeply human approach to care. Dr. Zelfand challenges the "either/or" mentality between pharmaceuticals and psychedelics, sharing real-world stories and clinical insights about combining—or carefully not combining—these treatments for optimal patient outcomes.
From differentiating between anecdotal and clinical evidence, to highlighting the importance of honoring body, mind, and soul in every healing journey, this episode is packed with hard truths, hope, and practical advice for anyone struggling with—or curious about—mental health care outside the conventional box. Whether you're a patient, practitioner, or just psychedelic-curious, you won’t want to miss Dr. Zelfand’s grounded wisdom on forging a safer, more soulful path forward.
So grab a seat and get ready to reimagine the future of mental health—one that embraces the spectrum of tools available, keeps the lines of communication open, and always remembers the power of the human spirit.
00:00 Introduction
04:00 Healing Systems: Bridging Psychedelics and Medicine
07:13 Psychedelic Experiences: Balancing Perspectives
11:47 Psilocybin Safe with SSRIs
16:54 Psilocybin, SSRIs, and Serotonin: Risks?
18:53 Psychiatric Meds and Withdrawal Challenges
22:10 Psychedelic Healing with Medication Guidance
25:21 Risks of Unsupervised Medication Changes
28:44 Merging Mysticism and Medicine
33:43 Bridging Medical Distrust and Treatment
37:05 Regulating Psychedelic Therapy Integration
40:30 Oregon Psilocybin Law Change
43:01 Barriers to Adoption of Experimental Therapies
45:43 Aligning Mind, Body, and Spirit
50:11 Holistic Approach to Ketamine Use
53:51 Body, Mind, Soul Connection
56:16 Conclusion
Webdelics Podcast
The Webdelics Podcast is a space where we destigmatize plant medicine by having open conversations around the stories and science of psychedelics. These substances have touched people from all walks of life, and we seek to convey that in the diversity of you all, our guests: From doctors to students; skeptics to shaman; and athletes to high-performance businesspeople.
It goes to show that while our differences are what give life its richness and texture, our similarities are what make us human...a fact that is ultimately unveiled through plant medicine and the psychospiritual portal it opens within us.
