Today we meet with Thomas Hartle, who was granted a federal exemption to use psilocybin mushrooms as a therapy for anxiety surrounding his Stage 4 colon cancer. Thomas has exhibited profound benefit from a session with psilocybin, which was legally facilitated by a company called TheraPsil. We have the honor to sit down with him to hear about his journey before, during and after the therapy. 
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Thomas Hartle is a 52-year-old father of two based in Saskatoon. He was diagnosed in 2016 and has had numerous rounds of  chemotherapy. Thomas is a welcoming, optimistic person and has invited folks in a similar position to connect with him. 

Topics Covered:

• Legislation of psilocybin assisted therapy in Canada
• Psychotherapy and the unpredictable nuances in a given patient
• Psilocybin’s influence on daily life beyond anxiety
• Tips for how to get the most from a session with psilocybin
• Navigating family dynamics as a cancer patient and as recipient of psychotherapy
• TheraPsil, a patient advocacy group offering psilocybin to eligible patients in Canada
• Existence after death

Show notes:

https://therapsil.ca/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5367557

https://www.facebook.com/thomas.hartle

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