The Mushroom Mamasita Podcast

Bijou Finney
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Welcome to the Mushroom Mamasita Podcast, where ordinary people share extraordinary insights and intimate details of their healing journeys. In each episode, we dive into the world of psychedelic-assisted therapy through the voices of anonymous guests, recounting their transformative, mind-bending, and often enlightening experiences. No experts, no agendas—just raw and unfiltered stories from real people, offering a juicy window into altered states of consciousness. Whether you're a curious first-timer or a seasoned psychonaut, these trip reports might just stir up a new perspective.

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 68: It's Not All Rainbows & Butterflies

    In this raw and essential episode, I welcome Stephan Kerby, a 5-MeO-DMT facilitator and co-founder of the Mindscape Psychedelic Institute. Kerby doesn't create a hierarchy of psychedelics he respects all of them. But 5 is his medicine, the one that transformed him. And he's dedicated himself to training others to hold this medicine with trauma-informed care, integrity, and respect for how powerful and vulnerable the experience truly is. From my personal experience bufo is unlike anything else. It's not LSD, not MDMA, not DMT. Kerby describes it as a 500-piece puzzle being completely obliterated. You don't just have a mystical experience you experience a temporary dissolving of your entire ego, everything you think you are. You witness your programming, your fears, your desire to seem smart or get approval. You become an observer of your own mind. We dive deep into the safety issues and red flags Kerby has seen and personally experienced. The "wild west" nature of the psychedelic space right now, why education and facilitator training is more important than government regulation, how to spot someone who is desperate (and therefore more vulnerable to bad choices), and what to do if your experience doesn't go the "love and light and beauty" way. If you're curious about Bufo and wondering whether a facilitator is safe: listen to this. Your life might depend on it. Listener discretion is advised: This podcast discusses sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, addiction and psychedelic therapy, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners.  I encourage listeners to engage mindfully and take care of themselves throughout the conversation. Connect with Bijou IG: ⁠@mushroommamasita⁠ Website: ⁠mushroommamasita.com Connect with Kerby IG: @mindscape_institute Website: Mindscapeinstitute.org

    1h 9m

  2. May 28

    Episode 67: King of The Castle

    WHOA! I was deeply moved by this conversation with Mike Elliott. Mike is a man who literally fell to his knees contemplating the end of his life and walked out the other side as one of the most clear-eyed, connected, devoted men you'll ever meet. His story is a masterclass in choosing life, choosing growth, and choosing to become the man the world needs more of. Mike's journey starts in the shadows and continued there until the universe initiated him with a dark night of the soul strong enough to crack him open that he might reach out for help and mentorship for the first time. A soul coach showed up, and Mike went all in. He hired therapists, joined men's groups, and most importantly, started doing the integration work that lead him to one of his most important life's callings (besides husband and father). We explore what women ACTUALLY need from men and why it might seem confusing. Why nervous system regulation is the ultimate act of love, and what it really means to hold space for a medicine woman who gives her all to the world. This conversation is about normalizing the path of alchemy, what real men's work looks like, what real partnership requires, and the truth that happiness isn't about constant striving. It's about integration, play, presence, and finally learning the tools nobody ever gave you. If you've been wondering why your relationship feels like constant reactivity, if you're burning out trying to be everything to everyone, if you're a man who's ready to finally do the work: this episode is the spark to light the way of your soul's work. This is the conversation we all need to hear delivered by a man who's walked through hell and back to be able to be the king of his castle seated right next to his queen. I hope it opens your mind as much as it did mine. Listener discretion is advised: This podcast discusses sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, addiction and psychedelic therapy, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners.  I encourage listeners to engage mindfully and take care of themselves throughout the conversation. Want to work with Mike? www.itsmikeelliott.com Insta @mikeelliot.relating Connect with Bijou Finney IG: ⁠@mushroommamasita⁠ Website: ⁠mushroommamasita.com

    1h 32m

  3. May 22

    Episode 66: From Wounds to Wisdom

    In this episode I welcome Sarah from Behold Retreats for a deeply needed conversation about psychedelic medicine matchmaking. If you have been asking yourself: What medicine is right for me? Where do I start? This episode might be the answer you are looking for. Sarah spent 20 years in corporate finance before her soul caught up with her dharma and she moved to Costa Rica to build healing spaces for ayahuasca, psilocybin, and Bufo journeys. With decades of personal practice and eight years facilitating ceremonies, she knows that choosing the right medicine is as personal as choosing a life partner and just as important. We break down the soul signatures of different medicines: the infinite intelligence of ayahuasca, bufo, and psilocybin (alive entities with consciousness) versus the dissociative nature of lab-made ketamine and MDMA (powerful, but synthetic). We discuss why some people need the ancestral healing of ayahuasca, while others need the gentle rewiring of mushrooms. We touch on the purgative aspects, the dieta requirements, the SSRIs you need to wean off, and why most people absolutely should not jump straight into the deep end with Ibogaine. But beyond the medicine breakdown, this conversation is about something deeper: the power of the question. Sarah reveals that at minimum, psychedelics get you asking: Does this make sense? Do I want to participate this way? They help you observe yourself and society without the programming the greatest gift for those of us who were told as children to stop asking so many questions. The episode covers red flags versus green flags when choosing a facilitator, why it should feel like you're applying for something very big, and why reading trip reports online might actually weigh you down before you even begin. This conversation is an invitation to get curious, ask questions, and trust that when you ask the universe for guidance, the right medicine and the right people will find you. Listener discretion is advised: This podcast discusses sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, addiction and psychedelic therapy, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners.  I encourage listeners to engage mindfully and take care of themselves throughout the conversation. Connect with Bijou Finney IG: ⁠@mushroommamasita⁠ Website: ⁠mushroommamasita.com Do you want to get in touch with Sarah? Website: https://www.behold-retreats.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behold_retreats/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beholdretreats Facebook: https://facebook.com/BeholdRetreatsJourney

    1h 6m

  4. May 15

    Episode 65: The Man in the Mirror

    In this honest episode, I sit down with Sam Morris a men's work specialist, and professional relationship resurrection artist to talk about the thing nobody wants to admit: you might be the problem. And so might that nightly bourbon. Sam works with men when their relationships collapse, particularly when substance abuse has created a chasm so wide you could drive a semi through it. We dive into the uncomfortable truth that sovereignty means not being dependent on anything not a substance, not a person, not a government. The fact that men have been given zero tools to deal with their shit, why asking for help feels like admitting defeat, and how the entire system is designed to keep you stuck in the hamster wheel, quietly numbing yourself into oblivion. This conversation is a plea to men to stop consuming their way to the grave and start building the life they're actually meant to live. It's possible. And you don't have to blow up your entire existence to get there. You can build the airplane while you're flying it, especially if you've got someone in the co-pilot seat. Raw dogging life isn't for the faint of heart. But neither is slowly sucking your soul dry by refusing to take a look in the mirror. Be sure to share this episode with someone that would benefit from hearing our conversation. Listener discretion is advised: This podcast discusses sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, addiction and psychedelic therapy, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners.  I encourage listeners to engage mindfully and take care of themselves throughout the conversation. Connect with Bijou Finney IG: ⁠@mushroommamasita⁠ Website: ⁠mushroommamasita.com Interested if following Sam's Journey or working with him? https://www.instagram.com/sam.g.morris?igsh=ZGJraXZ1M25ubXFl&utm_source=qr Website; www.samgmorris.com (current in development, will be launched soon) https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-g-morris

    1h 24m

  5. May 8

    Episode 64: Death to the Good Girl

    Welcome to episode 2 of my 7 episode series where I interview seasoned practitioners in the psychedelic space. Alana Varel, dubbed the Underground Mama is a very experienced guide that shines light on the good girl programing that most women in their 30s, 40s and 50s are working to deprogram. We shared some incredibly valuable insight that would give anyone stepping stones to guide them on their heroine's journey to power and sovereignty. If you loved what she had to say here is how you can find her: https://undergroundmama.info/ or you can follow her on instagram at @underground.mama

    1h 18m

  6. Apr 3

    Episode 63: Ecstasy for Couples

    In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist Jonathan Robinson, author of Ecstasy for Couples, to explore how MDMA is revolutionizing couples therapy. With 40 years as an underground therapist and over 700 guided journeys under his belt, Jonathan shares how he condenses two years of traditional marital therapy into a single five-hour session without the blame, shame, or complaining. Jonathan explains his protocol: a prep session over Zoom, a five-hour interactive therapy journey (also on Zoom, which creates an extra layer of safety), and integration sessions to lock in the changes. The magic? The walls drop, ego defenses dissolve, and couples can finally see each other clearly again either healing their relationship or consciously uncoupling with love and rationality instead of war. The bottom line? Happiness comes down to the quality and quantity of your relationships. And investing in becoming a better partner impacts your health, finances, confidence, and life force energy. Whether you've been together six months or sixteen years, this episode offers a roadmap for accessing the love that's been buried under years of thousand little cuts. Free resources, 12 questions for instant intimacy, and life-changing relationship medicine await. XTCasMedicine.com MDMAtraining.net.  XTCforCouples.net Listener discretion is advised: This podcast discusses sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, addiction and psychedelic therapy, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners.  I encourage listeners to engage mindfully and take care of themselves throughout the conversation. Connect with Bijou Finney IG: ⁠@mushroommamasita⁠ Website: ⁠mushroommamasita.com

    48 min

  7. Mar 28

    Episode 62: Personal Trip Report

    In this deeply vulnerable solo episode, I share the most personal trip report to date. I open up about intentionally going into a cocoon at the beginning of 2026 allowing myself to dive deep to touch the bottom of my grief instead of endlessly treading water. I was able to explore why I think our society has stripped us of our humanness, forcing artists and creators alike to produce faster than the soul can sustain, leaving no room for natural cycles of death and rebirth. Because of astrology I knew something was coming for all of us. Everything in my life changed this year and will continue to change for the collective. The mushrooms really held me through my alchemical process and I share the wisdom and assignment I extracted from my most recent healing journey with them. This episode is about grief and joy existing simultaneously. It's about having the courage to claim what you truly want instead of settling for what feels safe. The mushrooms showed me that we can be walking medicine, and our fully expressed human experience is art that heals the planet. The next three years will be wild, and the best preparation is to root down into yourself, know yourself, and never let anything make you question how powerful you are. Connect with Bijou Finney IG: ⁠@mushroommamasita⁠ Website: ⁠mushroommamasita.com

    1h 25m

  8. Mar 20

    Episode 61: How Stella Got Her Sparkle Back

    In this episode my guest shares her journey from growing up in a chaotic, conservative Texas household to discovering her most powerful, sparkly self in midlife. Raised between a racist mother's house and a fundamentalist church, she spent her 20s following the "supposed to" path from college, marriage, to corporate job. The turning point came when she learned to give herself the stability she'd always craved, stopped bowing to societal programming, and embraced her authentic, whimsical self. We get into the lies women are told about midlife, "it's the end of your prime, that you're used up and invisible." We reveal the secret truth: midlife is the greatest gift nobody talks about. It's when you cut soul-sucking jobs, friends, and partners from your life and give yourself permission to be fully, unapologetically YOU. This episode is a rallying cry for women to reject the narrative that they're past their prime and instead embrace the rebellion, power, and pure magic of becoming more yourself with every passing year. Listener discretion is advised: This podcast discusses sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, addiction and psychedelic therapy, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners.  I encourage listeners to engage mindfully and take care of themselves throughout the conversation. Connect with Bijou IG: ⁠@mushroommamasita⁠ Website: ⁠mushroommamasita.com

    1h 15m
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Welcome to the Mushroom Mamasita Podcast, where ordinary people share extraordinary insights and intimate details of their healing journeys. In each episode, we dive into the world of psychedelic-assisted therapy through the voices of anonymous guests, recounting their transformative, mind-bending, and often enlightening experiences. No experts, no agendas—just raw and unfiltered stories from real people, offering a juicy window into altered states of consciousness. Whether you're a curious first-timer or a seasoned psychonaut, these trip reports might just stir up a new perspective.

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