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  • Ep. 101 | Ketamine for Emotional Healing and Divorce

    101. Ketamine for Emotional Healing: Divorce, Depression, and Dosing with Kaia Roman

    What happens when your life falls apart—and a new path reveals itself through ketamine-assisted therapy? In this vulnerable and science-savvy episode, April Pride talks with Kaia Roman, author of The Joy Plan, about using ketamine for emotional healing during divorce and lockdown. Kaia breaks down how different types of ketamine administration affect your brain, what it actually feels like to dissociate, and why set and setting are non-negotiables. Whether you’re skeptical of psychedelics or searching for a safe reset, this conversation blends research, real talk, and deeply personal insights on what it means to grow through rupture.

    🔵 Key Takeaways

    -Ketamine can help interrupt depressive loops and open windows for rewiring the brain—especially during high-stress events like divorce.

    -Intramuscular injections may offer a deeper experience than IV or lozenges, though dosage control is trickier.

    -At-home ketamine lozenges offer accessibility and affordability—but sublingual absorption is only ~25% compared to other methods.

    -Spravato, the nasal S-ketamine, is FDA-approved but may activate opioid receptors, making it less ideal than clinical or at-home lozenge treatments.

    -Integration support is crucial. Post-session neuroplasticity offers a rare chance to rewire thought patterns and behaviors.

    Learn more about this episode, including guests and resources on substack:https://aprilpride.substack.com/p/ketamine-for-emotional-healing-divorce

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    22 min
  • Ep. 100 | Psychedelic Therapy for Women: 100 Episodes In

    100. 100 Episodes In: What We’ve Learned About Psychedelic Therapy for Women

    This milestone episode is a love letter to our listeners. April Pride marks 100 episodes of SetSet by reflecting on what’s changed—and what still needs changing—in the conversation around psychedelic therapy for women. From the rise of ketamine clinics to our monthly psychedelic integration Salons, SetSet continues to fill the critical gaps in education, safety, and community. In this episode, April reads listener reviews, previews our latest Salon on psychedelics and depression, and shares why science alone isn't enough without lived experience and practical tools for transformation.

    🔵 Key Takeaways

    -100 episodes in, the need for clear, science-backed education around psychedelics is more urgent than ever.

    -Listener feedback highlights SetSet as a top resource on ketamine for depression—more helpful than many providers.

    -Integration is essential: taking the medicine is only the beginning of the transformation process.

    -SetSet’s monthly Salon series and downloadable guides bridge the gap between clinical knowledge and real life.

    -Community reviews show that honest, digestible education helps listeners feel less alone and more empowered.

    Learn more about this episode, including guests and resources on substack:https://aprilpride.substack.com/p/psychedelic-therapy-for-women

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    8 min
  • Ep. 99 | Ketamine Therapy for Women’s Mental Health

    99. Ketamine Therapy for Women: Healing Trauma and Depression at Home

    How does healing begin when traditional mental health tools fall short? In this episode, April Pride continues her conversation with Jennifer Whetzel—branding expert, researcher, and founder of the Women in Cannabis Study. Together, they unpack the role of at-home ketamine therapy in treating major depression and PTSD. Jennifer shares the rituals, risks, and realities of being a woman navigating both the cannabis and psychedelic space—and how creative integration practices like selfies, sparkle gardens, and AI storytelling transformed her healing. If you’re curious about how ketamine can help resolve trauma, or wondering whether microdosing is enough, this episode invites you into the lived experience of someone who’s done the work—twice a week, for years.

    🔵 Key Takeaways

    -Ketamine therapy for women can offer immediate relief from depressive episodes and PTSD—especially when combined with integration.

    -Women in cannabis often enter the industry for healing, but face burnout, sexism, and untreated mental health challenges.

    -Jennifer’s DIY integration rituals—like selfies and sparkle gardens—help prolong ketamine’s effects and create joy in daily life.

    -Misconceptions around long-term ketamine use can create shame, but some women need ongoing protocols to maintain stability.

    -New research and community stories are crucial to overcoming stigma and helping more women access safe, science-backed psychedelic care.

    Learn more about this episode, including guests and resources on substack:https://aprilpride.substack.com/p/ketamine-therapy-for-womens-mental-health

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    22 min
  • Ep. 98 | At-Home Ketamine Therapy for Trauma

    98. At-Home Ketamine Therapy for Trauma: Jennifer Whetzel on Healing from the Inside Out

    What happens when traditional therapies stop working, but the healing isn’t done yet? In this episode, April Pride talks with Jennifer Whetzel—cannabis branding expert and creator of the Women in Cannabis Study—about how at-home ketamine therapy became a powerful tool for processing trauma, managing chronic pain, and rewiring lifelong emotional patterns. Jennifer gets personal about her years of pill dependence, alcohol use, and disordered eating—and how plant and psychedelic medicines helped her reclaim her agency, her creativity, and her calm. If you’ve been curious about trying ketamine but unsure where to start, this honest conversation offers insight, real-world protocols, and inspiration for your own healing journey.

    🔵 Key Takeaways

    -Ketamine therapy helps break trauma loops by offering access to self-compassion and clarity—especially when paired with meditation and integration.

    -Dissociation is therapeutic, not escapist. Jennifer explains how ketamine-induced disconnection from the body allowed her to access and reprogram her mind.

    -Cannabis and ketamine are not a cure-all. But together, they helped Jennifer taper off opioids and stabilize mental health without pharmaceuticals.

    -Guided meditation enhances ketamine’s benefits. ADHD made traditional meditation difficult—until she found tools that made inner stillness accessible.

    -Healing is not linear. From childhood trauma to adult surgery recovery, Jennifer’s story is a reminder that harm reduction is a valid and powerful strategy.

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    20 min
  • Ep. 97 | Psychedelic Healing Through Photography

    97. From Tour Buses to Trauma Work: Rachel Demy on Psychedelic Healing Photography

    What happens when a touring photographer turns the camera inward? In this episode, April Pride sits down with Rachel Demy—longtime Death Cab for Cutie crew member turned fine art photographer—to explore how addiction, trauma, and psychedelics shaped her latest solo exhibition. Demy shares how a prescribed medication led to addiction and ultimately sparked a profound creative reckoning. From managing bands to managing her shadow, Rachel’s story invites us to rethink what recovery and self-expression can look like. You’ll also hear about the upcoming Psychedelic Salon at Town Hall Seattle, where Rachel will appear alongside Tim Keck (The Stranger, Mush Love Podcast) to explore psychedelic healing photography and the art of seeing through new eyes.

    🔵 Key Takeaways

    -Rachel’s path to photography started with band management and evolved into documenting emotional landscapes.

    -Prescribed Vyvanse led to an unexpected addiction that reshaped her creative process.

    -Her photo series explores four stages of personal collapse: high, disintegration, dissolution, and healing.

    -Shadow work—common in psychedelic therapy—is reflected in her night photography and themes of home, loss, and self.

    -Rachel's upcoming show invites others into the conversation around addiction, recovery, and visual storytelling.

    Learn more about this episode, including guests and resources on substack:https://aprilpride.substack.com/p/psychedelic-healing-through-photography

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    21 min
  • Ep. 96 | Functional Mushroom Coffee for Mood and Brain Health

    96. Why Functional Mushroom Coffee Might Be the Future of Wellness

    Curious about the magic behind mushroom coffee? In this episode, we’re sharing a feed drop from the Mush Love Podcast hosted by Tim Keck, featuring Wonderground founder Jody Hall. From Cupcake Royale to cannabis edibles to mushroom adaptogens, Jody's journey is one of bold pivots and deep purpose. Tune in as she unpacks the science and story behind functional mushroom coffee, why she believes fungi are the future, and how her brand Wonderground is making this wellness ritual as joyful and powerful as your favorite cup of joe. Whether you're mushroom-curious or already sipping adaptogens daily, this episode offers a fresh, grounded perspective on stress, connection, and what makes a business truly healing.

    🔵 Key Takeaways

    -Functional mushroom coffee blends mood-boosting adaptogens with familiar rituals—without sacrificing taste.

    -Mushrooms like reishi, lion’s mane, cordyceps, and chaga offer brain, immune, and stress support.

    -Jody Hall's journey from cupcakes to cannabis to coffee shows how connection drives innovation.

    -Cupping and roasting techniques at Wonderground ensure both flavor and efficacy in each brew.

    -Mushroom wellness is growing fast—and it’s not just hype. It’s rooted in ancient medicine and modern science.

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    34 min
  • Ep. 95 | Psilocybin Product Safety: What You Need to Know

    95. What’s Really in Your Mushroom Bar? The Truth About Psilocybin Product Safety

    What if your “mushroom chocolate” has no mushrooms at all? In this eye-opening episode, April Pride continues her conversation with Joe Robinson, founder of PsiloSafe, to unpack the chaotic world of unregulated psychedelics. They dive deep into psilocybin product safety, how to find a trustworthy facilitator, and why synthetic alternatives like 4-ACO-DMT are complicating the therapeutic landscape. Whether you're sourcing for a therapeutic journey or just trying to avoid a gas station gummy trip gone wrong, this episode brings clear, grounded advice on navigating the modern mushroom marketplace.

    🔵 Key Takeaways

    -Not all mushroom products contain actual mushrooms—many include synthetic compounds like 4-ACO-DMT.

    -Ask for referrals and trust your gut when choosing a psychedelic facilitator.

    -PsiloSafe is working to standardize safety practices from “spore to cure.”

    -Unregulated products pose risks—from potency issues to contamination and false labeling.

    -Safe psychedelic use requires ethical sourcing, trusted guides, and informed communities.

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    19 min
  • Ep. 94 | Psilocybin Harm Reduction with PsiloSafe

    94. Can We Trust Psychedelics? Inside PsiloSafe’s Mission to Keep You Safe

    How do we reduce harm as psychedelics move from sacred circles to Shopify carts? In this eye-opening episode, April Pride is joined by Joe Robinson, founder of PsiloSafe—a self-regulating initiative working to bring transparency, education, and safety standards to unregulated psilocybin products. They discuss the rise in psilocybin contamination, synthetic analogs like 4-ACO-DMT, and the urgent need for safe sourcing and consumer screening tools. Joe draws from his two decades in the medical industry and current role in branding psychedelic products to explain how PsiloSafe is raising the bar for safety—without waiting on the FDA. If you’ve ever wondered whether your mushroom chocolate is actually psilocybin, or how to avoid risk as a consumer or practitioner, this one’s for you.

    🔵 Key Takeaways

    -Not all psychedelics are what they claim. Products labeled as “psilocybin” often contain synthetic alternatives like 4-ACO-DMT—which may pose more risk.

    -Testing matters. PsiloSafe is creating standards for clean psilocybin products, even in unregulated markets, to prevent contamination and overdose.

    -Joe’s medical background informs his mission. With 20+ years in healthcare and pharma, Joe applies clinical thinking to psychedelic product safety and education.

    -Consumer screening is a game-changer. PsiloSafe is piloting tools to help users self-assess whether psychedelics are safe for them—based on health history.

    -Long-term use isn’t risk-free. April flags emerging evidence of cardiovascular concerns from repeated psilocybin use, urging listeners to stay curious—and cautious.

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    27 min
  • Ep. 93 | Life Clarity Practice and Microdosing Guide

    93. Life Clarity Practice and Microdosing: The Self-Inquiry Ritual You Didn’t Know You Needed

    How do we actually begin again—when the road ahead feels foggy, when our energy’s off, or we just feel like we’ve lost ourselves in the grind? In this episode, April Pride welcomes creative strategist and author Bonnie Wan to guide us through the Life Clarity Practice: a deceptively simple journaling ritual that gets to the heart of what we want, what’s in our way, and how to move toward what matters. Originally born from a moment of marital crisis, Bonnie’s “life brief” evolved into a published book—and a radically honest framework for personal transformation. This conversation maps how combining the life clarity practice with microdosing psilocybin can unlock clarity, creativity, and courage. Whether you’re in a midlife transition, facing relationship questions, or just need a reset, this practice is your invitation to begin again—with intention.

    🔵 Key Takeaways

    -The Life Clarity Practice is a journaling method rooted in creative strategy—and designed to clarify what you truly want.

    -It starts with getting messy: stream-of-consciousness writing without judgment to surface what’s been buried.

    -Once you’re honest on the page, your five “life brief” declarations can emerge—and guide small, meaningful daily actions.

    -Pairing this practice with microdosing opens up emotional honesty and access to your own internal truth.

    -Tiny changes can create massive shifts when rooted in clarity.

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    45 min
  • Ep. 92 | Amanita Muscaria for Anxiety and Focus: Beyond the Trip

    92. Amanita Muscaria for Anxiety and Focus: Beyond the Trip

    In this second half of her conversation with Christian Rasmussen, host April Pride explores the broader applications of Amanita muscaria beyond addiction recovery. Christian shares real-world stories from his customers, tips for safe preparation, and how this often misunderstood mushroom is helping people ease anxiety, restore emotional balance, and even sharpen cognitive function. From microdosing protocols to dream-enhancing Blue Lotus, this episode offers insight into Amanita’s powerful but subtle role in modern mental wellness.

    🔵 Key Takeaways

    -Amanita’s unique action on the GABA and glutamate systems may reduce anxiety and improve focus.

    -Unlike psilocybin, Amanita can deliver unconscious emotional healing without intense visuals.

    -Microdosing 2–3x/day with 0.5–1g consistently supports clarity and emotional regulation.

    -Amanita tea must be prepared with heat and acid (lemon) to reduce nausea and activate compounds.

    -Other legal herbs like Blue Lotus and Kava complement Amanita’s heart-opening and calming effects.

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    21 min

About April Pride

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The podcast for women changing their minds with psychedelics is hosted by April Pride, a trusted voice at the intersection of psychedelics and women’s health. Whether you're curious about microdosing, integration, or harm reduction, Of Like Minds with April Pride podcast offers clinician-approved guidance, personal stories, and expert insights to help you intentionally navigate personal transformation with psychedelic medicine.

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