The Secret Story of Nutmeg - A psychedelic history

Andy and Trad

This podcast is High on Nutmeg, Low in profile.  Mysteries and Histories of a seed that shaped the world. Start at Episode 1 and follow this hidden psychedelic history podcast as we explore the mystery and history of the spice Nutmeg and the way it has shaped our world as we know it. From the birth of capitalism to the discovery of MDMA, The Secret Story of Nutmeg will show you how this seed from the Myristica fragrans tree has played a role in human discovery, from major world-shaping events and mystic traditions to human evolution and our innermost self-development.  It will blow your mind. One of Trad's Books, The Lost Piece of Peace can be bought here https://www.amazon.com.au/Lost-Piece-Peace-Tradittori-Trudittori/dp/1545290571 Disclaimer This podcast explores sacred teachings, history, chemistry, cultural belief, and speculation. It does not provide medical advice or advocate drug use. Nutmeg contains the compound myristicin, which is not MDMA. Historical medicinal claims reflect beliefs of their time, not modern science. Some ideas presented are interpretive and are examined critically throughout the series.

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  1. Episode 10

    Nutmeg - Altered states of consciousness, far fetched trips to other worlds. Ep Ten

    Nutmeg leads us to dig deeper into altered states of consciousness — not just psychedelics, but the many doorways into them. All ways our normal thinking gives way to something new, where ordinary things feel unfamiliar and awe returns to the everyday. We trace this thread through Albert Hofmann's accidental discovery of LSD and the story of Bicycle Day, then further back to ergotism outbreaks. We sit with the late ethnobotanist Terence McKenna's ideas on plants, fungi, and the evolution of the human mind — and ask whether nutmeg belongs on that same list of consciousness-altering plants: cacti, nightshades, cannabis, opium, salvia, iboga, mushrooms, and more. This isn't about proving or disproving the theory — it's about following the mycelium of the story wherever it leads, because stories themselves are a kind of altered state. They're how we make sense of where we come from and where we're going. Topics covered: altered states of consciousness, LSD and Albert Hofmann, Bicycle Day, ergotism and the Salem Witch Trials, Terence McKenna and the stoned ape theory, nutmeg's psychoactive history, mythology and empathy, ethnobotany. Title music 'Monkey Puzzle ' and some other tracks by The Zues  https://thezues.bandcamp.com/ additional tracks Isaac Haines https://isaachaines.ca/apps/digital-downloads/orders/7274557440227 Stay Tuned...this podcast covers seasons following Trade and empathy, Ecstasy and empathy, the empathy evolution of man and much, much more...it's going to be a wild ride. What's more, start with these links above and see where they take you! One of Trad's Books, The Lost Piece of Peace can be bought here https://www.amazon.com.au/Lost-Piece-Peace-Tradittori-Trudittori/dp/1545290571 Disclaimer This podcast explores history, chemistry, cultural belief, and speculation. It does not provide medical advice or advocate drug use. Nutmeg contains the compound myristicin, which is not MDMA. Historical medicinal claims reflect beliefs of their time, not modern science. Some ideas presented are interpretive and are examined critically throughout the series.

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This podcast is High on Nutmeg, Low in profile.  Mysteries and Histories of a seed that shaped the world. Start at Episode 1 and follow this hidden psychedelic history podcast as we explore the mystery and history of the spice Nutmeg and the way it has shaped our world as we know it. From the birth of capitalism to the discovery of MDMA, The Secret Story of Nutmeg will show you how this seed from the Myristica fragrans tree has played a role in human discovery, from major world-shaping events and mystic traditions to human evolution and our innermost self-development.  It will blow your mind. One of Trad's Books, The Lost Piece of Peace can be bought here https://www.amazon.com.au/Lost-Piece-Peace-Tradittori-Trudittori/dp/1545290571 Disclaimer This podcast explores sacred teachings, history, chemistry, cultural belief, and speculation. It does not provide medical advice or advocate drug use. Nutmeg contains the compound myristicin, which is not MDMA. Historical medicinal claims reflect beliefs of their time, not modern science. Some ideas presented are interpretive and are examined critically throughout the series.

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