In this special episode of Harvest Series, we revisit a powerful conversation with Amanda Feilding — recorded last year at the Radical Hope summit in Kaplankaya. Amanda, who has passed away in May 2025, was a tireless advocate for the therapeutic use of LSD and a visionary determined to drive change. This episode is a tribute to her courage, curiosity, and lasting legacy. You can follow us on Instagram at @HarvestSeries or @rose.claverie for updates.

• [4:00]: LSD is the "Queen of Psychedelics" for Amanda, demonized by the American government.
• [5:00]: How are scientific experiments conducted at the Beckley Foundation to gather data? What does Amanda anticipate from their latest study on the brain and the body?
• [11:00]: Why glucose is important during an LSD experience, and how having a diabetic father was "good training" for Amanda.
• [13:36]: Discussion on the risk of overdose.
• [16:00]: LSD is not for everyone; it's a "minority sport" according to Amanda.
• [18:40]: The Beckley Foundation was created by Amanda to show that LSD not only enhances cognitive functions but also has positive effects on mental health issues. One study showed it helps fight nicotine addiction.
• [25:00]: How was Amanda's use of LSD in her youth? It was not a way of life; she recounts a horrible experience she had.
• [27:00]: Amanda shares her story, including mystical childhood experiences.
• [34:00]: Discussion on microdosing and its potential for increasing neuroplasticity to treat neurodegenerative diseases, with an example of a lady’s improvement.
• [45:00]: Safety advice regarding LSD.

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Credits:

• Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequences
• Technician in Kaplankaya: Joel Moriasi
• Music by: Chambord
• Artwork by: Davide d'Antonio

Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners

Harvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel