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  • Breaking the Silence: The Secret History of Plant Medicine with Darren LeBaron

    These days, psychedelics are being studied as tools of the future – ways for us to one day become healthier, happier and at peace. 

    But where did psychedelics like magic mushrooms come from, and how did humans discover their incredible properties? Which human cultures have evolved alongside mushrooms? What is the psychedelics shift, and why could mushrooms be considered “alien technology”? 

    To find out, we’re talking to expert mycologist, cultivator and educator Darren LeBaron. Known for his Shroomshop masterclasses, Darren has been growing his own mushrooms for over a decade – and his goal is to share the magic with others. 

    Today, Darren talks about his unique psychedelics journey, how plant medicine has changed his life, the ancient history of psychedelics use, how indigenous cultures have used magic mushrooms for millennia and more.

    In This Episode

    • (02:13) The origins of psychedelics in human culture
    • (05:57) The history of ancient psychedelics use
    • (15:42) How Darren found his love for mycology
    • (19:46) Darren’s psychedelics journey, and how it changed him
    • (21:56) Darren’s midlife crisis
    • (23:57) How indigenous cultures have shaped our understanding of psychedelics
    • (27:38) The psychedelics shift 
    • (38:57) Mushrooms as “alien technology”
    • (47:50) Darren’s advice for shroom newbies

    Guest

    Darren LeBaron is a mushroom cultivator and educator known around the world for his Shroomshop masterclasses. He has been growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms for over 10 years, and is a member of the London Psychedelic Society. 

    Resources & Links

    Webdelics

    • https://www.webdelics.com/
    • https://www.facebook.com/webdelics/
    • https://twitter.com/webdelics
    • https://www.youtube.com/@webdelics
    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/webdelics/
    • https://www.instagram.com/webdelics/

    Darren LeBaron

    • https://www.darrenlebaron.com/
    • https://www.facebook.com/darrenlebaron
    • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCkr76UsTlLCsJdCNTqQNaQ
    • https://www.instagram.com/darren_le_baron/?hl=en
    36 min
  • Psychedelics & the Opioid Crisis: Can the Epidemic End?

    America is at a crossroads when it comes to managing trauma. In some sections of our nation, healing is readily available and at the disposal of citizens. Whereas in others, healing options are moderate to virtually non-existent. Trauma happens and everyone deserves the chance to be made whole again, but in so many cases, that chance is fleeting. Healing can come in many forms including Ibogaine, an often overlooked, but powerfully effective option.

    My guest today is Talia Eisenberg, a woman who has seen firsthand the incredible healing benefits of Ibogaine. She’s the founder of Beond.us, a healing and detox treatment center with locations in California and Mexico. Today, she’ll share her journey to healing, her history of addictions and generational trauma, and how Ibogaine helped her find her way and become whole again. If you’re suffering, Talia wants you to know that there’s no need to suffer alone. Listen today as she provides insights and guidance on how you can bounce back and become the best you ever!

    In This Episode:

    • (5:16) – Talia discusses the struggles she has seen states in the Heartland are having regarding Oxycodone.
    • (5:37) – Addiction started with the working class. 
    • (6:06) – Lack of solutions in middle America and Southern states is a challenge. 
    • (8:12) – Talia shares her journey dealing with addiction. 
    • (9:00) – Caught in an emotional prison just to feel normal. 
    • (9:55) – Talia discusses carrying the trauma of past generations. 
    • (10:23) – A friend introduces Talia to Ibogaine. 
    • (10:45) – Ibogaine’s incredible healing impact on Talia.
    • (11:30)- Talia shares that through Ibogaine, she saw her grandparents as prisoners in Auschwitz and how it inspired her. 
    • (13:15) – Talia believes the Midwest states need more than just Ibogaine. 
    • (14:54) – Ibogaine can help reprogram generations.
    • (19:47) – Ibogaine has a way of being personal and going into the depths of our minds. 
    • (21:13) – Ibogaine can heal old pains and allow you to relive memories in a different way.
    • (21:40) – The associated risks of Ibogaine.
    • (22:13) – Elongating of heart rhythms due to Ibogaine. 
    • (24:00) – Best places to administer Ibogaine. 
    • (26:17) – Talia advises trained professionals to be present during administration.
    • (27:11) – Scott discusses his eating disorder.
    • (30:21) – Wanting and creating change are very different. 
    • (31:17) – The nurturing aspects of plant medicines and the healthy choices they help people make.
    • (33:45) – Overcoming generational traumas. 
    • (35:54) – Talia discusses her family and how her journey helped theirs. 
    • (37:53) – Make the change for your grandchildren.
    • (41:30) – Talia says she owes her life and being alive to Ibogaine.
    • (42:34) – There are solutions, and no one is beyond healing.

    Our Guest 

    Talia Eisenberg, MBA, is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of Beond.us, a San Francisco- and Mexico-based company providing safe and effective psychedelic-assisted ibogaine treatment for trauma and addiction patients.  Her mission is to directly impact and help thousands of people heal from trauma and addiction and go on to lead meaningful and purpose-driven lives. 

    Talia lives in Mexico with her husband, Tom, cofounder of Beond.us, and their sons. She received an undergrad degree from New School in NYC and earned an MBA from Presidio Graduate School in SF. Talia is a person in long-term recovery from harmful mind-altering drugs and substances. Her passion for supporting others in healing through Ibogaine is personal, as it was the treatment that catalyzed her recovery in 2011.

    Resources and Links

    Webdelics

    • https://www.webdelics.com/
    • https://www.facebook.com/webdelics/
    • https://twitter.com/webdelics
    • https://www.youtube.com/@webdelics
    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/webdelics/
    • https://www.instagram.com/webdelics/

    Talia Eisenberg 

    • https://www.facebook.com/BeondUs/
    • https://www.instagram.com/beond.us/
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/talia-eisenberg-mba-4a51bb52
    • https://www.instagram.com/talia.eisenberg/?hl=en
    • https://twitter.com/chasingnuance
    47 min
  • Psychedelics & the Education System: "Having Honest Conversations” with Cory Firth

    Children are our most prized asset and the cornerstone of the future. But when it comes to educating and preparing them for what lies ahead, the methods currently in place are yielding less than favorable results. This is especially true in the cases of children who are dealing with mental health and wellness challenges. Therapy and psychology are helpful, but in some cases, the child needs more, in the way of treatments and leadership. 

    My guest today is Cory Firth, a man who is fully aware of our current system’s failings but hopeful about what the future holds. He’s the Founder and CEO of Neuma, an organization dedicated to social wellness based in Canada. He’s also a staunch advocate for exploring the many ways plant-based medicine can help society as a whole.

    Today I’ll chat with Cory about the challenges he faced growing up with depression, his thoughts on the state of psychedelics and healing, and the potential of plant medicine to change our world for the better!

    In This Episode 

    • (6:00) – Scott begins the conversation about children, education, and the benefits of psychedelics.
    • (8:20) – Cory explains why plant medicine and children matter so much to him.
    • (8:40) – Serotonin deficiency is one of the reasons Cory is more susceptible to suicide and other harmful actions.
    • (9:35) – From a young age, Cory battled depression and suicide ideation.
    • (10:00) – The war on drugs and how it impacted his approach to treatment is discussed.
    • (12:28) – Cory reveals his first encounter with marijuana.
    • (15:00) – Scott reflects on the fallacies of the propaganda surrounding the war on drugs.
    • (17:57) – All drugs aren’t bad and Cory shares how this message can be communicated to the younger generation.
    • (18:39) – Psychedelics are the most studied, but least understood drug category.
    • (20:58) – Cory encourages transparency in pharmaceuticals and drug composition.
    • (21:20) – Every single element of the human condition cannot be classified as a disease.
    • (22:54) – We only talk about the bad parts of drugs.
    • (26:00) – Scott says every condition might not be treated with medicine.
    • (28:14) – Plant medicine as a doorway to peak performance.
    • (30:02) – Cory outlines the four categories every individual falls within.
    • (32:30) – There’s so much more than therapy and spirituality can be an area that adds value.
    • (36:46) – Cory promotes a more personalized style of learning for our school system.
    • (37:50) – Change and getting better are all about willingness to have dialogue.
    • (41:58) – Cory encourages allowing parents to be a part of the learning experience.
    • (45:28) – The risk of downplaying the risk.
    • (47:30) – How Cory sees 2030.
    • (48:38) – A comprehensive approach is needed but things like breathwork can be options.

    Our Guest

    Cory Firth is a human-impact community builder, communications entrepreneur, and plant medicine advocate. He has spent the last five years building communities in the mental health and wellness space. After a 20-year battle with depression, Cory has committed himself to a vision where the stigmatization of mental health and wellness is replaced with compassion, transformation, and community connection. His goal is to create a world where people work together to reunite with our innate abilities to heal, overcome, create, and actualize our full potential.

    Resources and Links

    Webdelics

    • https://www.webdelics.com/
    • https://www.facebook.com/webdelics/
    • https://twitter.com/webdelics
    • https://www.youtube.com/@webdelics
    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/webdelics/
    • https://www.instagram.com/webdelics/

    Cory Firth

    • https://neumacentre.com/
    • https://ca.linkedin.com/in/coryfirth
    • https://www.instagram.com/coryfirth/?hl=en
    52 min
  • “I Was Poisoning God”: Can Psychedelics End Poverty?

    Everyone, regardless of their status, where they come from, or how they got there has gone through some sort of trauma. But too often, the only ones who receive healing are those who can afford it while others are left to languish. It’s a vicious cycle and one that continues to plague our world year in and year out. Sometimes it’s poverty that keeps them from healing, sometimes it’s racism, sometimes it’s just pure hate … but what if psychedelics could cure all these and more? What if through psychedelics, we were able to unlock the true power of healing and experience life on levels we never thought existed?

    Today’s episode features Scott discussing these very issues and more with Charles Patti. Charles is the Chief Brand Officer for MY Self Wellness and a man who by the tender age of 6 was already a functioning alcoholic, reeling from the trauma brought on by the loss of his father. Charles will discuss his incredible psychedelic journey, his mission to help others find healing … and how he came to realize that the destruction that defined his life … was actually causing him to poison God himself!

    In This Episode 

    • (1:55) – Charles reveals how psychedelics actually saved his life. 
    • (3:29) – Becoming an alcoholic by the age of 6
    • (4:23) – As he grows into a teen, other substances including cocaine enter the picture.
    • (6:33) – The stigma that says men aren’t supposed to show pain and its harmful effects. 
    • (10:44) – A night of recreational usage shows Charles that everything stems from energy.
    • (18:50) – Scott and Charles dig deep into the science of Ketamine. 
    • (19:29) – Charles discusses the disruptive impact trauma has on our neuropathways and how Ketamine repairs them. 
    • (23:00) – Charles and the silicide mushroom experience. 
    • (25:16) – The out-of-body experience that shows Charles’ drugs and alcohol are his way of poisoning God.
    • (27:19) – One by one, Charles removed unhealthy practices and replaced them with healthy options. 
    • (27:59) – Charles was able to say I love you to himself for the first time through psychedelics.
    • (30:51) – Can psychedelics cure racism?
    • (33:25) – Charles discusses the leap of faith and the universe agreeing with his leap. 
    • (35:52) – Charles opens up and shares his belief that everyone deserves healing if they’re ready to receive it. 
    • (40:20) – We’re all one and separation is an illusion. Once we understand this premise, racism, hate, and war will cease. 
    • (41:16) – The trauma of poverty. 
    • (45:55) – Love is always the answer according to Charles. 

    Our Guest

    Charles Patti began his journey of self-awareness and healing nearly a decade ago. His life is one that has seen him deal with his fair share of trauma and addiction. Unable to find a sustainable cure, he turned to psychedelics. Through them, he found the courage to face himself and finally found healing. He is the Chief Brand Officer for My Self Wellness Center, an organization that provides healing solutions for several mental and physical wellness challenges. His mission is to offer healing modalities on a global level while removing wealth and income barriers that prevent those in need from receiving the life solutions they deserve.

    Resources and Links

    Webdelics

    • https://www.webdelics.com/
    • https://www.facebook.com/webdelics/
    • https://twitter.com/webdelics
    • https://www.youtube.com/@webdelics
    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/webdelics/
    • https://www.instagram.com/webdelics/

    Charles Patti

    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-patti-ab0588186/
    • http://www.charlespatti.com/
    • https://www.instagram.com/charles_patti_official/

    MY Self Wellness

    • https://myselfwellness.center/
    • https://www.facebook.com/myselfwellnesscenter
    • https://www.instagram.com/my.self.wellness/
    • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAcyck_PnLp9ypt6spmARA
    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-self-wellness/
    • https://twitter.com/myselfwellness1
    50 min
  • What is a Shaman?

    Shamanism … there’s a lot of confusion as to what it entails. Is it a belief in unseen beings, some good and others evil? Does it truly involve dealing with spirits or is it just spiritual energies? Can anyone practice Shamanism, or do you have to be from a certain race or nationality to get the full impact? These are but a handful of the questions swirling about as curiosity about this belief system continues to grow.

    Today’s episode will look to answer those and others as Scott spends time with Colette Condorcita Schmitt. She’s seen firsthand the healing qualities this discipline offers in all phases of life and wants others to experience the same. Listen as Colette discusses her journey, and debunks myths, while challenging paradigms, as we go deep into the beautiful world … of Shamanism!

    In This Episode 

    • (3:20)- Scott discusses his understanding of Shamanism.
    • (4:30) – Colette defines and explains the role of a Shaman. 
    • (6:12) – The diverse nature of Shamanism is explored. 
    • (7:00) – Colette discusses the fundamental differences between Shamanism and other religions.
    • (9:46) – Scott asks Colette to expand on her view of psychedelics being technology.
    • (11:00) – The healing power of ayahuasca.
    • (16:32) – Colette explains why she calls herself a Psychedelic Facilitator instead of a Shaman.
    • (19:38) – Exploring the Hollywood stereotype.
    • (30:46) – Exploring the concept of Shamanic neurotypes.
    • (33:00) – Dream, paralysis, and healing through Shamanism.
    • (33:30) – Two different types are called to be Shamans.
    • (38:25 – Using entheogens and psychedelics to explore yourself.
    • (40:35) – The blinding effect of the Capitalistic Lens.
    • (42:26) – Beware of wolves in Shaman’s clothing.  
    • (45:22) – Find your Shamanistic pace.

    Guest 

    Colette Condorcita Schmitt is the founder and acting Board Chair of Decriminalize Nature Philadelphia; a registered 501-C4 organization working to decriminalize entheogens in the Greater Philadelphia region. She also devotes time to The Tandava Retreat Center – one of the premier 5-Me0-DMT retreat centers in the area. Her work includes supporting retreat clients through psychedelic integration efforts. She holds a B.A. in International Development and Relationships from American University and a host of other accolades and accomplishments.

    Resources and Links 

    Webdelics

    • https://www.webdelics.com/
    • https://www.facebook.com/webdelics/
    • https://twitter.com/webdelics
    • https://www.youtube.com/@webdelics
    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/webdelics/
    • https://www.instagram.com/webdelics/

    Colette Condorcita

    • https://www.instagram.com/condor_medicine/?hl=en
    • https://retreat.guru/teachers/1805-22/colette-condorcita
    • https://ie.linkedin.com/in/colette-condorcita-schmitt-89815815?trk=org-employees
    50 min
  • Healing Racial Wounds

    We live in a complex world fueled by a simple untruth. That untruth is that our skin color makes us better or worse than the next person. Since the day our nation was founded, this myth has been a part of the national conversation and value system, driven by the original sin of slavery. 

    In today’s episode, Scott goes deep with Nathaniel J. Brown. He is a man who lives every day striving to become the best version of himself while challenging the foundational paradigms of spirituality that govern the Black community. Brown opens up and shares a revolutionary mindset that says plant medicine is the key to healing Black trauma and improving race relations in America.

    In This Episode 

    • (1:14) – Scott introduces Nathaniel J. Brown.
    • (2:33) – The healing powers of psychedelics are introduced.
    • (4:42) – Nathaniel discusses the layered truth about slavery.
    • (8:33) – Nathaniel opens up about being molested at a young age hiding the truth.
    • (10:23) – Black families are taught to survive, not thrive.
    • (12:47) – The plant medicine journey begins.
    • (16:41) – Exploring the hurt of abandonment.
    • (18:19) – Ancestors' emotions are buried in your genes, not the ground.
    • (22:00) – Rethinking Black spirituality and spiritual perspectives.
    • (26:58) – Systemic abandonment of communities of color. 
    • (29:43) – Walking into the void. 
    • (31:17) – Understanding the Emerald Tablets.
    • (34:00)- Psychedelics and the future of the Black community.
    • (34:54) – Using plants to heal the wounds of slavery.
    • (37:00) – Black people and the power of their native language.
    • (37:50) – Spirituality can be found in your inner power. 
    • (41:14) – Plant medicine … the cure to the original sin?

    Guest 

    Teacher, leader, truth seeker, Nathaniel J Brown is a man on a mission. He’s lived a life that has led him to opening the eyes of others, uncovering the gifts, and walking into the fullness of their being. A forward-thinker he champions the virtues of the healing power of plant based medicines, their impact on communities of color, and the way they can change the world.

    Resources and Links

    Webdelics

    • https://www.webdelics.com/
    • https://www.facebook.com/webdelics/
    • https://twitter.com/webdelics
    • https://www.youtube.com/@webdelics
    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/webdelics/
    • https://www.instagram.com/webdelics/

    Nathaniel J. Brown 

    • https://www.theperspectivecoach.us/my-story
    • https://twitter.com/nbsetthetrend
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/theperspectivecoach/
    • https://www.facebook.com/theperspectivecoach 
    • https://www.instagram.com/therealnathanielbrown/
    42 min
  • Psychedelics Made Me an Entrepreneur: Psychedelics and Career

    Life is full of twists and turns and when you think you might have it all figured out, something else happens. You can’t go back and change the life you lived, but you can use your past as a learning experience. 

    In today’s episode, Scott spends time talking to Cesar Marin about the impact psychedelics have on his life, how they’ve given him clarity on his past and present, and their role in helping him sculpt his future. They also talk about Cultivating Wisdom; his exciting new apparel brand and the impact it’s having on him and his base. 

    This promises to be an incredible conversation and one that will give you valuable insights into how to navigate your personal journey through the exciting world of psychedelics!

    In this Episode 

    • (1:10) - Scott introduces Cesar Marin 
    • (4:11) – Scott and Cesar discuss his journey from a CNN producer to a micro-dosing entrepreneur.
    • (4:30) – Cesar shares how psychedelics came into his life during a transition. 
    • (7:00) – Scott asks Cesar how his life would be different if psychedelics hadn’t come into his life. 
    • (12:02) – Protection from micro-dose risks. 
    • (14:40) – Cesar and his addiction to cannabis. 
    • (19:00) - Dispelling the myth that cannabis and psychedelics are the same. 
    • (25:00) – Psychedelics gave him clarity when reflecting on his young life. 
    • (32:12) – With psychedelics he has become present in his problems as opposed to hiding.
    • (37:17) – Benefits to entrepreneurs. 
    • (41:24) – Psychedelics ushered in a version of himself he might never have met without them. 

    Guest 

    Cesar Marin is a wellness innovator and true champion of mental health. The founder of Cultivating Wisdom, an apparel company dedicated to people who want to manifest how micro-dosing has changed their lives, Cesar spent over two decades working in corporate America before embarking on his life’s passion. He’s devoted his time to helping people all over the world improve their state of living by debunking stigmas and misconceptions surrounding the use of psychedelics, opening their minds, and freeing them to live their best lives. 

    Resources & Links

    Webdelics

    • https://www.webdelics.com/
    • https://www.facebook.com/webdelics/
    • https://twitter.com/webdelics
    • https://www.youtube.com/@webdelics
    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/webdelics/
    • https://www.instagram.com/webdelics/

    Cesar Marin

    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/cesar-marin-05a734b/
    • https://www.instagram.com/cultivating.wisdom/
    • https://cultivating-wisdom.captivate.fm/listen
    • https://cultivatingwisdomblog.wordpress.com/2023/01/18/microdosing-the-power-of-psilocybin-therapy/
    • https://www.instagram.com/cultivating.wisdom.shop/
    48 min
  • The Ethics of Psychedelics

    Today, we have a very special Webdelics episode for you. Plant medicine and psychedelics have been subject to unfair criticism from the very beginning. Sadly, some of that criticism has evolved into false facts and myths about its use, benefits and need in our society. My two renowned guests today will clear the air around this subject and set the record straight. Sandra Dreisbach specializes in exploring ethical decision making and moral philosophy. Yonason Goldson is a TEDx speaker, presenter, and business advisor.

    Listen in as together, the three of us venture on a journey to find out the truth about plant medicine and its uses with the intention of getting rid of the myths and changing the current narrative about psychedelics. This is a special two guest episode that you don’t want to miss.

    In This Episode

    • (02:01) – Scott welcomes Yonason and Sandra to Webdelics.
    • (07:12) – Yonason’s advice on anyone seeking ethical guidance.
    • (09:42) – Being conservative with a small ‘c’.
    • (07:29) – The ethical situation faced by civil rights heroes with deep rooted trauma.
    • (12:49) – Sandra’s view on the topic of discussion.
    • (18:57) – Ethical issues with plant medicine and engage in psychedelics.
    • (23:50) – The impact of the decision to take psychedelics.
    • (25:25) – How there can be collateral damage as one develops themselves.
    • (34:09) – Psychedelics as a tool to connect with the metaphysical greater.
    • (39:22) – You don’t need psychedelics to find spirit.
    • (41:25) – How to point towards the soul.
    • (43:55) – Enhancing the relationship with God.

    Guest

    Today’s guests are Yonason Goldson and Sandra Dreisbach. Sandra is an ethicist with a PhD in philosophy, exploring ethical decision making and moral philosophy. She has taught bioethics at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and worked for many years in the tech industry, primarily at Apple. Yonason Goldson is a keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, trainer, coach and business advisor. He works with leaders to create a culture of ethics that builds trust, sparks initiative, and drives productivity. He is also a rabbi and a podcast host. 

    Resources & Links

    Webdelics

    • https://www.webdelics.com/
    • https://www.facebook.com/webdelics/?ref=pages_you_manage
    • https://twitter.com/webdelics
    • https://www.youtube.com/@webdelics
    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/webdelics/
    • https://www.instagram.com/webdelics/

    Yonason Goldson

    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/yonason-goldson/

    Dr. Sandra Dreisbach

    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandradreisbach/
    49 min
  • A New Era of Belief: Psychedelics & Faith with Owen Fitzpatrick

    People have gone on psychedelic journeys on this show. One thing that comes up routinely is the transformational nature of those psychedelic experiences often described as profoundly spiritual. This raises the question that will be the topic of discussion today. What is the relationship between the spiritual nature of those experiences and the religious beliefs that is the foundation of millions of people today? 

    Answering that will be no easy feat, so we have brought an expert for today’s episode. Scott sits down with Owen Fitzpatrick, social psychologist, and author and together they talk about the psychedelic renaissance and what it means for people of faith as well as those with no faith.

     

    In This Episode

    • (02:00) – Scott introduces Owen Fitzpatrick to the show.
    • (03:54) – What does the psychedelics renaissance mean for people?
    • (06:23) – Scott keeps it real and corrects Owen about being a cool nerd.
    • (07:29) – Owen offers a unique perspective on beliefs.
    • (13:29) – Discussing depression as an altered mental state.
    • (19:33) – How does a thought become a belief? 
    • (25:13) – On psychedelics and their ability to shift the narrative or perceiving events.
    • (31:14) – Psychedelics Renaissance and its implications on neuroplasticity.
    • (37:08) – Owen gives a final takeaway for the audience.

     

    Guest

    Owen Fitzpatrick is a social psychologist, storyteller, and renowned author, hailing from Dublin, Ireland. He has traveled to over 100 countries around the world and his education credentials include Harvard and MIT. Owen’s specialty is applying psychology and neuroscience to help leaders and organizations do better. He is also a TED and international speaker and author of 9 books with another one on the way. 

     

    Resources & Links

    Webdelics

    • https://www.webdelics.com/
    • https://www.facebook.com/webdelics/?ref=pages_you_manage
    • https://twitter.com/webdelics
    • https://www.youtube.com/@webdelics
    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/webdelics/
    • https://www.instagram.com/webdelics/

     

    Owen Fitzpatrick

    • https://owenfitzpatrick.com/
    • https://www.facebook.com/ofi23
    • https://www.instagram.com/owenf23/
    • https://www.youtube.com/user/owenjf23
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenfitzp/
    42 min
  • Psychedelics & the Economy with Brom Rector

    It’s no secret that building a business takes a lot of work, and Brom Rector sure knows what it takes after developing Empath Ventures – a venture capital fund that seeks to support psychedelic startups. 

    In today’s episode, Scott and Brom dive into the current state of psychedelics and the healthcare system, Empath Ventures’ hope for the companies they invest in, Brom’s dreams for the future of psychedelics, and the healing potential that plant medicine possesses. 

    You don’t want to miss out on this chance to dream big with Scott and Brom and imagine a reality in which psychedelics are legal, widely accepted, and contributing to the economy! 

    In This Episode

    • (1:08) Scott introduces our guest, Brom Rector
    • (2:35) Exploring the possible future relationship between psychedelic medicine and the healthcare system
    • (10:39) How VC funds work with small businesses in the psychedelic space 
    • (14:56) Empath Ventures’ mission and how they choose which businesses to invest in
    • (18:20) Classic psychedelics vs. new psychedelics 
    • (20:52) The economic and spiritual potential of plant medicine 
    • (26:50) The mental health crisis in the western world 
    • (30:13) Brom’s hopes for plant-based psychedelic legalization
    • (32:38) How the world might be changed by the growth of psychedelic businesses
    • (35:50) Where to reach Brom Rector

    Guest

    Brom Rector, founder of Empath Ventures and creator of The Brom Podcast, is a businessman, psychedelic supporter, and researcher currently on a mission to fund psychedelic startups. After exploring psychedelics in his early adulthood, Brom realized that plant medicine is powerful for healing and spirituality. While he dreams of a world with easier access to safe psychedelics, he’s changing one business at a time with Empath Ventures. 

    Resources & Links

    Webdelics

    • https://www.webdelics.com/

    Brom Rector

    • https://www.empath.vc/
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/bromrector
    • https://twitter.com/therealbrom
    • https://www.brom.fm/
    39 min

About Webdelics Podcast

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The Webdelics Podcast is a space where we destigmatize plant medicine by having open conversations around the stories and science of psychedelics. These substances have touched people from all walks of life, and we seek to convey that in the diversity of you all, our guests: From doctors to students; skeptics to shaman; and athletes to high-performance businesspeople.