110. Psychedelic Salon: Have a Good TripWhy are so many women turning to psilocybin—and what don’t they know they’re missing? In this Salon, April Pride hosts Eugenia Bone, celebrated food and nature writer, and Renee Davis, mycologist and environmental engineer, for a candid, science-rooted discussion about Eugenia’s new book Have a Good Trip. Together, they explore how psilocybin mushrooms sit at the crossroads of personal curiosity, ecological science, and an emerging industry still battling misinformation. From the surprising realities of “bad trips,” to what fungi can teach us about systems thinking—and even why the DEA leaves some mushroom churches alone—this conversation balances personal stories with journalistic rigor. It’s a must-listen for anyone seeking clarity in the swirl of psychedelic headlines.

🔵 Key Takeaways

• Psychedelic mushrooms amplify who you already are—not necessarily transform you into someone new.

• The psilocybin world sits at the collision of underground community wisdom and formal scientific research, creating tensions—and opportunities—for the emerging industry.

• Bad trips and derealization are more common than the psychedelic community often admits, highlighting the importance of nuanced conversation and integration support.

• Fungal ecology offers a blueprint for understanding complex systems—and inspires applications from soil health to mental health.

• Psilocybin mushrooms remain largely illegal, but surprising legal gray zones exist, like the Netherlands’ “magic truffles” loophole and the quiet tolerance for religious use in U.S. psychedelic churches.

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