Beyond the Dose

Michelle Harrell
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Welcome to Beyond the Dose, the podcast where healing meets transformation, and purpose takes center stage. This is a space for anyone navigating the complexities of depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, burnout, or simply seeking deeper connection to others, self, and source. We dive into the powerful intersections of science, spirituality, and self-discovery, exploring personal stories of resilience, expert perspectives on mental wellness, and the emerging world of legal psilocybin therapy in Oregon and beyond. But this isn't just a podcast about psychedelics—it's about the journey beyond the medicine. Through candid conversations and thought-provoking discussions, we'll uncover practical tools for improving relationships, living authentically, and finding clarity in life's most challenging moments. Our mission is to empower you with insights, stories, and strategies to create a more peaceful, purpose-filled life. Join us as we navigate the road to healing and discover what lies beyond the medicine.

  1. 05/22/2025

    16. Grief, Growth, and the Sacred: A Psilocybin Journey with Chris Jimmerson

    In this episode of Beyond the Dose, host Michelle Harrell speaks with Unitarian Universalist minister and former client Chris Jimmerson to explore how grief, psilocybin, and surrender can transform the human spirit. Chris opens up about the loss of his life partner, how a guided psychedelic journey helped him reconnect with God and love, and how that moment of surrender shifted his faith, purpose, and capacity for love. Together, they talk about: ✅ What psilocybin revealed about grief, God, and presence ✅ Why surrender is the hardest — but most powerful — part of healing ✅ The emotional paradox of finding joy in deep loss ✅ How psychedelics helped him reconnect with a new love ✅ How spiritual leadership changes after encountering divine love ✅ The role of integration, community, and self-acceptance after loss Whether you're navigating loss, faith, or the unknown, this episode offers comfort, clarity, and real hope for what's possible on the other side of grief. 🎤 To learn more about Chris Jimmerson's work, follow his contributions within the Unitarian Universalist community or check your local congregation to find his latest talks and spiritual leadership offerings. 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondtheDose 🌐 Podcast Site: https://www.purplecityexperience.com/podcast-beyond-the-dose 🎁 FREE Burnout to Balance Course: https://tackleburnout.com 🌺 Purple City Retreats: https://purplecityexperience.com 🍄 Psilocybin Facilitation: https://treeoflifefacilitation.com

    1h 7m

  2. 05/15/2025

    15: Moms, Mushrooms & Mental Health: A Conversation with Tracey Tee

    In this episode of Beyond the Dose, host Michelle Harrell speaks with Tracey Tee, founder of Moms on Mushrooms (MOM) to explore how psychedelics are transforming mental health for mothers. Tracey opens up about her personal journey, the evolution of the MOM platform, and the growing movement of mothers who are healing and reclaiming their inner peace through sacred medicine.   Together, they talk about: ✅ How motherhood changes emotions, and why psychedelics offer powerful support ✅ What most people misunderstand about microdosing  ✅ The challenges mothers face when exploring psychedelic medicine ✅ Why community and slowing down are key to healing ✅ The potential of psilocybin to treat postpartum depression ✅ How Moms on Mushrooms is building a new model for healing through sisterhood and storytelling   Whether you're an anxious mom or simply curious about this rapidly growing space, this episode is for you. 🎧 Tune in to learn how one mother's mission sparked a global movement, and why mushrooms might be one of the most important tools in modern maternal care. 🔗 Connect with Tracey: www.momsonmushrooms.com or @momsonmushroomsofficial on Instagram 🔗 Connect with Michelle: @purplecityexperience or @treeoflifefacilitator --- Learn about my free 5-day burnout course designed to guide you toward renewed purpose.   Tackle Burnout with 5 Simple Steps   Everything you need to... • Get through the relentless cycle of stress • Quit sleepless nights • Say no to back-to-back meetings • And nurture your well-being.   https://tackleburnout.com/   Tune in, and let's tackle burnout together.   💬 Have questions or topics you'd like covered? Let us know!

    37 min

  3. 05/08/2025

    14: Motherhood, Surrender & Psychedelics: A Conversation with Miara Danae

    In this episode of Beyond the Dose, host Michelle Harrell welcomes founder of Abundance Doula, Miara Danae, for a deeply moving conversation about birth, healing and the parallels between motherhood and the psychedelic journey. As a new mother, Miara shares how her own birth experience inspired her to become a doula and how the nature of childbirth mirrors the breakthroughs found in psilocybin.   Together, they explore: ✅ Why childbirth is one of the most profound rites of passage ✅ How breathwork and surrender bridge the gap between labor and psychedelic journeys ✅ The importance of mindset, intuition, and energetic presence in both doula and facilitator work  ✅ The emotional and spiritual growth that emerges through struggle  ✅ How faith and spirituality guide Miara's presence in the birthing space ✅ The power of storytelling and community for healing mothers   Whether you're a mother  or someone looking to understand transformation, this episode offers an insight into the sacred feminine, self-discovery, and the magic of being present. 🎧 Tune in to hear how birthing a child and birthing your truest self are more connected than you think. 🔗 Connect with Miara: @abundancedoula on Instagram 🔗 Connect with Michelle: @purplecityexperience or @treeoflifefacilitator --- Learn about my free 5-day burnout course designed to guide you toward renewed purpose.   Tackle Burnout with 5 Simple Steps   Everything you need to... • Get through the relentless cycle of stress • Quit sleepless nights • Say no to back-to-back meetings • And nurture your well-being.   https://tackleburnout.com/   Tune in, and let's tackle burnout together.   💬 Have questions or topics you'd like covered? Let us know!

    29 min

  4. 05/01/2025

    13: Mindfulness, Microdosing & Meaning: A Conversation with Dr. Lauren Alderfer

    In this episode of Beyond the Dose, host Michelle Harrell sits down with Dr. Lauren Alderfer, an award-winning mindfulness author, educator and microdosing coach for a conversation about navigating life, death and everything in between. Dr. Alderfer shares how her lifelong meditation practice led her into the world of psychedelics and how mindfulness and microdosing can work together as tools for healing and inner peace.   Together, they explore: ✅ How decades of meditation shaped Lauren's psychedelic experiences ✅ The connection between stillness, prayer, and altered states ✅ Mindfulness as a foundation for preparation, journeying, and integration ✅ Her deeply personal story of caregiving through her husband's Alzheimer's ✅ How mindful agreements can help couples navigate cognitive decline ✅ Why surrender, not control, leads to transformation   Whether you're new to mindfulness or exploring psychedelics for growth, this heartfelt conversation will offer insight and hope. 🎧 Tune in to discover how presence can reshape your relationship with suffering, love, and letting go. 🔗 Connect with Lauren: @lauren.alderfer | www.laurenalderfer.com 📖 Mindful Microdosing: A Guidebook and Journal 🔗 Connect with Michelle: @purplecityexperience or @treeoflifefacilitator --- Learn about my free 5-day burnout course designed to guide you toward renewed purpose. Tackle Burnout with 5 Simple Steps  Everything you need to... • Get through the relentless cycle of stress • Quit sleepless nights • Say no to back-to-back meetings • And nurture your well-being.  https://tackleburnout.com/  Tune in, and let's tackle burnout together.  💬 Have questions or topics you'd like covered? Let us know!

    47 min

  5. 04/24/2025

    12: Unlocking Creativity & Purpose Through Psychedelics with Henry Winslow

    In this episode of Beyond the Dose, host Michelle Harrell welcomes Henry Winslow, a yoga teacher, newsletter creator, and founder of Tricycle Day to talk about finding purpose through psychedelics. Henry opens up about his transformative experience and how it led him from yoga practice to psychedelic advocacy, and community building.    Together, they explore: ✅ How yoga laid the foundation for Henry's psychedelic journey ✅ His profound first encounter and how it dissolved his fear of death ✅ The real meaning of integration and identity transformation ✅ Psychedelics as a tool for unlocking creativity and entrepreneurial vision ✅ How Tricycle Day helps bridge the gap between science and spirit ✅ The evolving role of psychedelics in business and in finding purpose   Whether you're a practitioner, a curious seeker, or someone exploring your life's purpose, this episode will inspire you to see psychedelics in a whole new light. 🎧 Tune in to discover how psychedelics can open the door to deeper connections, and create conscious action. 🔗 Connect with Henry: @tricycleday or www.tricycleday.com 🔗 Connect with Michelle: @purplecityexperience or @treeoflifefacilitator --- Learn about my free 5-day burnout course designed to guide you toward renewed purpose. Tackle Burnout with 5 Simple Steps Everything you need to... • Get through the relentless cycle of stress • Quit sleepless nights • Say no to back-to-back meetings • And nurture your well-being. https://tackleburnout.com/ Tune in, and let's tackle burnout together. 💬 Have questions or topics you'd like covered? Let us know!

    36 min

  6. 04/17/2025

    11: Psilocybin and BPD: Breaking Down Barriers with Jenna Kluwe

    In this episode of Beyond the Dose, host Michelle Harrell welcomes Jenna Kluwe to talk about borderline personality disorder (BPD) and psilocybin-assisted therapy. Jenna, a wellness counselor for more than 15 years, shares how psychedelics can be transformative for people with BPD.   Together, they explore: ✅ What borderline personality disorder really is ✅ The five types of dysregulation at the heart of BPD ✅ Why psilocybin is often dismissed—and why that is a mistake ✅ The role of mindfulness and distress tolerance ✅ Real stories of transformation and healing ✅ How to assess readiness before using psychedelics   Jenna's experience is honest, grounded and compassionate. Whether you're a clinician, a curious listener or someone living with BPD, this podcast is for you! 🎧 Tune in to discover how psychedelics can be a therapeutic way to heal. 🔗 Connect with Jenna: @naturespathcoaching on Instagram  🔗 Connect with Michelle: @purplecityexperience or @treeoflifefacilitator --- Learn about my free 5-day burnout course designed to guide you toward renewed purpose. Tackle Burnout with 5 Simple Steps Everything you need to... • Get through the relentless cycle of stress • Quit sleepless nights • Say no to back-to-back meetings • And nurture your well-being. https://tackleburnout.com/ Tune in, and let's tackle burnout together. 💬 Have questions or topics you'd like covered? Let us know!

    38 min

  7. 04/03/2025

    Healing Trauma with Psychedelics: Alex Abraham's Journey from Pain to Purpose

    In this powerful episode of Beyond the Dose, host Michelle Harrell sits down with author Alex Abraham to discuss his deeply personal journey of healing from childhood trauma using psychedelic-assisted therapy. Alex shares how years of unexplained physical pain led him to uncover repressed memories of abuse, and how MDMA, psilocybin, and other therapeutic modalities helped him process and heal. Together, they explore: ✅ The connection between trauma and physical symptoms ✅ How psychedelics like MDMA and psilocybin aid in trauma recovery ✅ The importance of integration and long-term healing ✅ Overcoming self-doubt and societal stigma around male sexual abuse ✅ The role of spirituality in the healing process Alex's story is a testament to the power of self-discovery and resilience. If you or someone you know is struggling with trauma, this conversation offers hope and insight into the transformative potential of psychedelics. 📖 Trauma and Ecstasy: How Psychedelics Made My Life Worth Living – Available now 🔗 Connect with Alex: @alex.l.abraham on Instagram | alex@traumaandecstasy.com 🎧 Listen now and discover how psychedelics could be a breakthrough tool for trauma recovery. --- Learn about my free 5-day burnout course designed to guide you toward renewed purpose. Tackle Burnout with 5 Simple Steps Everything you need to... • Get through the relentless cycle of stress • Quit sleepless nights • Say no to back-to-back meetings • And nurture your well-being. https://tackleburnout.com/ Tune in, and let's tackle burnout together. 💬 Have questions or topics you'd like covered? Let us know!

    40 min

  8. 03/27/2025

    Psilocybin, Cancer, & Healing: A New Path for Survivors with Anne Hamilton

    In this episode of Beyond the Dose, host Michelle Harrell sits down with Anne Hamilton—lawyer, professor, filmmaker, and founder of the Survivorship Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting cancer patients and survivors through legal, safe, and guided psilocybin therapy. Anne shares her personal journey from being a litigator and filmmaker to being diagnosed with Stage 3C breast cancer, and how psilocybin-assisted therapy helped her navigate the emotional and existential challenges of survivorship. She also dives into the scientific research backing psychedelic therapy for cancer patients, the importance of structured, legal treatment, and the mission of the Survivorship Collective to make these therapies accessible. 🎙️ Topics Covered: ✔️ Anne's journey from law to film to cancer survivorship ✔️ The emotional and psychological toll of a cancer diagnosis ✔️ How psilocybin therapy helps cancer patients process trauma, grief, and anxiety ✔️ The Johns Hopkins studies on psychedelics and cancer patients ✔️ How the Survivorship Collective is providing safe, legal retreats in Oregon ✔️ The power of community healing and Indigenous wisdom in psilocybin therapy If you or a loved one are interested in learning more, visit www.survivorshipcollective.com or follow them on Instagram @survivorshipcollective. 🔗 Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone who might benefit from this conversation. ---- Learn about my free 5-day burnout course designed to guide you toward renewed purpose. Tackle Burnout with 5 Simple Steps Everything you need to... • Get through the relentless cycle of stress • Quit sleepless nights • Say no to back-to-back meetings • And nurture your well-being. https://tackleburnout.com/ Tune in, and let's tackle burnout together.

    41 min
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Welcome to Beyond the Dose, the podcast where healing meets transformation, and purpose takes center stage. This is a space for anyone navigating the complexities of depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, burnout, or simply seeking deeper connection to others, self, and source. We dive into the powerful intersections of science, spirituality, and self-discovery, exploring personal stories of resilience, expert perspectives on mental wellness, and the emerging world of legal psilocybin therapy in Oregon and beyond. But this isn't just a podcast about psychedelics—it's about the journey beyond the medicine. Through candid conversations and thought-provoking discussions, we'll uncover practical tools for improving relationships, living authentically, and finding clarity in life's most challenging moments. Our mission is to empower you with insights, stories, and strategies to create a more peaceful, purpose-filled life. Join us as we navigate the road to healing and discover what lies beyond the medicine.

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  • Creator
    Michelle Harrell
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Beyond the Dose