In this episode, Joey talks with Beth about his extensive experience with psychedelics, especially LSD and DMT. He talks about why he likes to use them, how psychedelics can be unsafe - and how they can be used in a therapeutic manner under specific circumstances. 

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RESOURCES: 

Here are some resources for teens and others who are struggling right now: 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: call 800-273-8255 - 24/7 

Lifeline Chat: https://Suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat - 24/7 

Teen Line: call 310-855-HOPE   6-10pm PST  Or text TEEN to 839863  Talk to other trained teens 

Youthline:  call 877-968-8491   4-10pm PST   Or text Teen2Teen to 839863. 

Need2Text: text TALK to 38255    24/7 

 

And here are some resources for therapy, coaching, and counseling: 

Find a Tele-Therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling 

Miguel Rosell - Guided Core Integration: https://miguelrosell.com/ 

Heather Ross - Life Coaching for Parents of Addicted Teens: https://heatherrosscoaching.com/ 

 

TIME STAMPS: 

1:54 Types of psychedelics kids are using 

3:54 Why do people use psychedelics? 

6:00 What is a trip? 

10:35 What is a bad trip? 

16:33 DMT 

19:00 Joey’s mental health issues from psychedelics 

20:16 Joey’s suicide attempts 

24:58 Psychedelic integration circles 

28:00 How Joey obtained psychedelics at school 

30:00 Therapeutic uses of psychedelics 

36:48 Holotropic breathwork 

46:00 Mushrooms 

47:52 Joey’s advice to kids interested in trying psychedelics 

49:00 Joey’s advice to parents 

54:44 Deep existential thoughts from Joey

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