The Psychedelic Mom Michaela Carlin

This week on The Psychedelic Mom, Norman Ohler shares about his personal exploration of psychedelics, his writings on the topic, and his mother's Alzheimer's treatment with LSD. Norman and Michaela discuss the untold history of drugs in Nazi Germany, the historical use of drugs in warfare, the influence of psychedelics on societal and cultural shifts, and the complexities of global drug policy stemming from historical figures such as Harry J. Anslinger, long time US Commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics.

The conversation also navigates through topics such as the societal implications of drug legalization, the media’s evolving perspective on psychedelics, and the intricate relationship between psychedelics, empathy, and personal growth. Norman’s reflections on his upcoming book, 'The Magic Mountain', weave in a contemplation of personal relationship dynamics and the state of the world, illustrating the profound and potentially paradoxical effects psychedelic exploration can have on both individual lives and society at large.

Join Michaela Carlin in conversation with Brooke McPoyle as they explore the intersection of breath, fascia, electromagnetism and health. With a rich background that spans opera singing to Division I golfing with a deep dive into breath science and physiology, Brooke passionately shares about the profound implications of breath and fascial work on physical health, mental clarity and emotional resilience.

Brooke critiques common misconceptions in the breathwork community, especially one-size-fits-all practices that can exacerbate the stress response. Advocating for a more nuanced approach, she explains how specific practice of breathing, grounding and facial compression can significantly enhance nervous system function and mobility, radically upleveling our total wellbeing.

In this episode of the Psychedelic Mom Podcast, host Michaela Carlin interviews Quilley Powers, an 81-year-old 5-MeO-DMT facilitator with a rich history in psychedelic exploration for over six decades. Quilley delves into the significant role psychedelics have played in her approach to grief, loss, and her practice in hospice care, offering a unique perspective on the aging process, wisdom, and enlightenment.

She discusses how her personal experiences, including the tragic loss of her son, led her to work with psychedelics in a more sacred way, her approach to serving medicine as a “crone” in a youth-centric society, and the importance of set and setting in psychedelic therapy.

Michaela and Quilley also address the ethical considerations of serving a powerful medicine like 5-MeO-DMT, especially with respect to age and preparedness and the role of a facilitator in ensuring safe and meaningful experiences.

The intersection of psychedelics, healing, and awakening forms the central theme of today’s episode of The Psychedelic Mom with guest Licia Sky. This conversation is an exploration into the profound benefits of working with the body, mind and breath with patience, self-compassion and deeply attuned support.

Licia shares her extensive experience as a somatic healer and medicine woman, highlighting the techniques she uses to help people connect with their inner selves. The discussion covers the impact of trauma on the body, the challenges of working within the Western model of mental health, the significance of subtlety in the healing process, and the transformative power of psychedelics such as ketamine when used with sensitive dosing, intention and care.

Tune in to another inspiring episode of The Psychedelic Mom as Michaela Carlin interviews Brandilyn Clay, a ‘mamapreneur’, mother of two, and CEO of Goddess Capes and Liquid Gold Bone Broth. Brandilyn's journey is a profound exploration of transitioning from Mormon roots into a life deeply intertwined with psychedelics, entrepreneurship and motherhood.

Brandilyn's story unfolds as she becomes a passionate beekeeper, through which she met psychedelic mentors and experienced profound spiritual awakenings with plant medicines and psychedelics. Exploring the interconnectedness of psychedelia, motherhood, and entrepreneurship, Bradlyn shares the impact of her spiritual psychology expertise and personal growth on coaching postpartum mothers and married couples. Michaela and Brandlyn reflect on the joys and challenges of integrating psychedelics into the journey of motherhood, offering insights into a devotional life of purpose.

How does one navigate the complex intersection of identity, facilitation, and healing within the psychedelic experience? In this episode Michaela Carlin and Tony Pham (Butterfly), a facilitator deeply rooted in Buddhism and queer and BIPOC identities, dive into the complexities of psychedelic training programs, the art of facilitation, and the importance of self-care and integration on the path of psychedelic service.

With insights into the challenges of navigating facilitation within diverse communities and the responsibility towards ethical practices, this conversation shines a light on the layered experiences of connecting with ancestral wisdom and bridging traditional healing practices with modern needs.