Jordan Ryan sits down with Devon Colbert to explore his journey with the Colbert Project and his background in public service. They discuss Devon's recovery from injury and the potential health benefits of mushrooms, including experiences with psilocybin in Texas. The conversation delves into serotonin receptors, chronic pain, and the gut-serotonin connection. They examine psilocybin's role in spinal cord recovery, the risks of spinal surgery, and the synergy of Vitamin D and psilocybin. Topics include microdosing for retired service members, holistic healing, and the medical industrial complex. The episode also covers mental health, aging, spirituality, and future projects, closing with personal experiences and outreach efforts.
(0:00) Introduction to Devin Colbert's journey and the Colbert Project
(1:49) Sponsor: Wind and Sea Coffee
(2:24) Devin's background in public service and injury recovery
(5:21) Mushrooms and their potential health benefits
(6:14) Perceptions and experiences with psilocybin in Texas
(9:37) Serotonin receptors and their role in physical recovery
(14:33) Psilocybin and chronic pain conditions
(15:15) The gut-serotonin connection to health
(21:51) Psilocybin and chondroitinase ABC enzyme in spinal cord recovery
(26:27) Risks of spinal surgery vs. alternative treatments
(31:55) Vitamin D and psilocybin synergy
(33:05) Vagus nerve, gut health, and healing
(36:02) Microdosing for retired service members
(40:34) Holistic healing with psilocybin
(43:52) Personal recovery stories and muscle strength improvement
(47:33) Advances and challenges in psilocybin research
(56:46) Questioning the medical industrial complex
(59:23) Mental health and microdosing
(1:00:03) Microdosing benefits for physical recovery
(1:01:47) Mushrooms in managing aging
(1:02:07) Future projects and collaborations
(1:03:03) Outreach and support
(1:04:20) Comparing psychedelics and their effects
(1:05:39) Spirituality's role in healing
(1:10:08) Finding purpose through challenges
(1:11:40) Personal experiences aiding others
(1:13:31) Closing remarks and contact information