My Psychedelic Roots

My Psychedelic Roots
Podcast Description
My Psychedelic Roots shares stories from people from a broad swath of lived experience to explore their psychedelic beginnings, or roots: what motivated them to start using psychedelics, what those early experiences were like, and how those roots have impacted their understanding of themselves and the world around them. My goal in these conversations is to give voice to the unique, transpersonal and human side of psychedelics and non-ordinary states of consciousness--- allowing guests to talk about their personal stories, not just their professional ones. I hope that listeners of the podcast will have an opportunity to gain insight into the lived reality of psychedelic experiencing (both the shadow and the light), hear about how people found their way into the psychedelic space, and to have an opportunity to get curious about the resonance, contrasts and connections between the podcast guests experience and their own psychedelic roots.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as personal transformation, spirituality, and the intersection of science and psychedelics. Episodes cover topics like the psychological impact of early psychedelic experiences and narratives of integrating these experiences into personal growth, with examples including discussions on traditional religious upbringing and the embrace of self-exploration.

Updated biweekly, My Psychedelic Roots shares stories from people from a broad swath of lived experience to explore their psychedelic beginnings, or roots: what motivated them to start using psychedelics, what those early experiences were like, and how those roots have impacted their understanding of themselves and the world around them. My goal in these conversations is to give voice to the unique, transpersonal and human side of psychedelics and non-ordinary states of consciousness— allowing guests to talk about their personal stories, not just their professional ones. I hope that listeners of the podcast will have an opportunity to gain insight into the lived reality of psychedelic experiencing (both the shadow and the light), hear about how people found their way into the psychedelic space, and to have an opportunity to get curious about the resonance, contrasts and connections between the podcast guests experience and their own psychedelic roots.
Judith is a New York-born-and-bred naturalized Canadian mother of two young adults. She is a technical writer and trainer, and like many folks curious about psychedelics, also a life-long learner. She came to the psychedelic community in 2018 as she was seeking relief from overwhelming grief, depression, and anxiety. As we hear in this episode, Judith took a measured approach to her entry into the psychedelic space, coming to psychedelics seeking healing, and ultimately finding that and much more. Our chat wends its way through her childhood in Brooklyn and how her family played a role in her eventual first psychedelic encounters, and takes us into her first solo and supported experiences, all of which played an important role in shaping some of the guiding values that she continues to embody in her life.
Shownotes
Links to
- Kelley Brogan (https://www.kellybroganmd.com/) and her book on gut health for mental health (https://www.kellybroganmd.com/books/a-mind-of-your-own)
- Ayelet Waldman (https://www.ayeletwaldman.com/) and her microdosing book ‘A Really Good Day’ (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30212082-a-really-good-day)
- Adam Strauss (https://adamstrauss.com/) and his play “The Mushroom Cure” (https://www.themushroomcure.com/)
- A link to the Fadiman microdosing protocol (https://microdosinginstitute.com/how-to/microdosing-protocols/#fadiman-protocol)
Music credit: Music by Mass X Audio from Pixabay
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