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Season 1 is great BUT, why did none of these people involve the police and report the people as rapists??? It’s maddening to listen to. It once did any of these victims involve law enforcement. It makes no sense. UGH. I liked Season 2 better just because it wasn’t as frustrating.

If you want to be involved with psychedelics/psychedelic therapy then this is a must-listen.

I agree with others S2 was a waste but since I listened while being productive, I didn’t feel like I wasted my time just a little attention. Season 1 was so much better. Despite audibly being turned off by every single person’s voice in S1, I found the material to be far more refreshing. While I believe in the healing power of plants, our own energy, and the earth - I also am highly uncomfortable with the new psychedelic movement and the dangers being completely ignored and anyone who speaks about the potential very serious dangers, they are considered against the entirety of the movement and gatekeepers. It’s very obvious with some of the earlier reviews on here that are clearly those of that ilk who would probably or have probably been part of some other type of cult or cultish practices and believe silencing concerns of patient safety and well-being is somehow admirable for the good of the movement. Never-mind the pettiness of those reviews, they are also oddly immature and sociopathic. Yes it’s a great alternative for treating trauma and ptsd without using opioids or other pharmaceuticals but it still should be handled with the patient’s best interest and wellness in mind instead of the institution or movement. Because frankly, if that isn’t the case, psychedelics will be just as abused and long term destructive as the dangerously additive pharmaceuticals for which psychedelics are supposed to be the alternative. I would have liked to also hear from the indigenous communities who have used psychedelics in ceremonies and how they feel about this movement to utilize, commercialize, and monetize their cultural practices. I think S1 could have gone far deeper. Felt very one sided and lacking in a bit more diversity to be honest. But also very glad it wasn’t another “psychedelics will heal everything!” kind of message. Turning critical eyes on the best of things often has the most positive effects and can help in prevention of unwanted outcomes.

The reporting for season 1: power trip is impeccable, and goes to uncover much of the corruption and lack of proper care that exists amongst those in positions of power in the psychedelic field. I look forward to more reporting along these lines, and am grateful for this being brought to light and with such excellent storytelling throughout.