The Psychedelic Scene Podcast
The Psychedelic Scene Podcast celebrates, shares, and publicizes psychedelic music, art, and culture to bring together a global psychedelic community.
Midlife Curiosity: Microdosing and Personal Growth with Cesar Marin
In this episode, Jill Sitnick speaks with Cesar Marin, a former CNN producer who now focuses on educating adults over 50 about microdosing and intentional personal growth. Cesar shares how his perspective shifted after exploring psychedelics later in life, and why many people in midlife transitions are becoming curious about tools that support reflection and awareness. The conversation explores intention, integration, and the importance of responsible education around psychedelics.
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The System Behind Psychedelic Therapy Access with Kimberly Chew
In this conversation with Kimberly Chew, Senior Counsel, we explore the regulatory and practical side of emerging mental health treatments.
Topics include:
 Clinical trial phases  FDA approval process  REMS programs and safety requirements  Cost and infrastructure  Insurance considerations  Rescheduling and accessFind Kimberly: kimberly.chew@huschblackwell.com and https://www.huschblackwell.com/professionals/kimberly-chew
The Reality of Iboga Work with Paije West
In this episode, Jill Sitnick speaks with Paige Alexandra West about iboga, ibogaine, and what this work actually involves.
They explore:
 The difference between plant-based iboga and extracted ibogaine  Why clinical environments use isolated compounds  The structure of an iboga retreat  Safety protocols and preparation  How this work applies to trauma, addiction, and personal growthÂThis is an educational, grounded conversation designed to bring clarity to a complex topic.
👉 https://www.etereobaja.mx | https://www.instagram.com/etereo__baja
AI Tools for Practioners with Sabba Nazhand
This episode focuses on a major gap in the current model: what happens between sessions. Sabba Nazhand shares how his AI-powered platform helps practitioners track client progress, identify patterns, and provide more effective support during integration. The conversation explores how technology can enhance care without replacing the human relationship.
sabba@joinsafar.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabbanazhand/
Can Psychedelic Therapy Help at the End of Life with John Gilchrist of TheraPsil
This episode explores how psychedelic-assisted therapy is being used in end-of-life care and why it matters.
Jill Sitnick, Host of Psychedelic Scene Podcast, speaks with John Gilchrist from TheraPsil about real patient experiences, current access challenges, and what often gets misunderstood about this work.
The conversation focuses on education, awareness, and real-world application.
therapsil.ca/psilocybin-therapy-training and therapsil.ca/mdma-training, and the clinical trial is at therapsil.ca/clinical-trial.
It's More Than the Experience with Jonathan Mozenter
In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, we explore what creates change after a powerful experience.
Most people focus on the experience itself, but real transformation comes from preparation and integration. We discuss how internal patterns are formed, why they repeat, and how to begin working with them in a more intentional way.
This conversation breaks down complex ideas into simple, practical insights you can apply in everyday life.
👉 Guest: Jonathan Mozenter
www.mozenter.comÂ
Patient Specific Strains Matter in Healing with Rhonda DeSantis
What if different psilocybin strains create completely different emotional and therapeutic experiences?
In this episode of Psychedelic Scene, Jill Sitnick sits down with Rhonda DeSantis, founder of Psylutions and one of Colorado’s first licensed psilocybin cultivators, manufacturers, and distributors.
Together, they explore:
 Why different mushroom strains matter  The role of alkaloid profiles and the “entourage effect”  Trauma-informed facilitation  Why standardized dosing matters  The risks of gray-market products  How Colorado’s regulated psilocybin system works  Supporting veterans, PTSD survivors, and domestic violence survivors  The future of legal psychedelic careÂThis conversation focuses on education, safety, consi...
Red Flags in the Psychedelic Space (What No One Tells You) with Magdalena Grace
n this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, Jill Sitnick sits down with Magdalena Grace, founder of Lotus Throne Coaching and Healing Sanctuary, to talk candidly about safety in the psychedelic space.
As interest in psychedelic-assisted work grows, so do risks. Not every facilitator is equally trained. Not every ceremony includes proper preparation or integration. And not every powerful experience leads to lasting change.
In this conversation, we explore:
*Red flags to watch for when choosing a facilitator
*The importance of intake forms and screening
*Why integration is essential
*The...
Safety, Preparation, and Integration in Iboga Work with Mark Anthony
This episode explores the history, safety considerations, and personal growth aspects associated with iboga and ibogaine. We discuss traditional ceremonial contexts, clinical settings for addiction interruption, and the importance of preparation, screening, and integration for meaningful outcomes.
Key Topics
Origins of iboga traditionsRoot bark vs alkaloid extractionSafety screening and harm reductionDifferences from other psychedelic experiencesIntegration practicesIntention vs expectationFind Mark: www.soulreflections.net
Remote MDMA Therapy Explained with Jonathan Robinson
In this episode, Jill Sitnick speaks with former psychotherapist and author Jonathan Robinson about MDMA-assisted therapy and how remote sessions are expanding access. They explore how MDMA reduces fear, why conversation matters in therapy, and how couples use MDMA to reconnect or gain clarity.
This episode focuses on education and real-world application, not hype or speculation.
Find Jonathan: https://ecstasyasmedicine.com/
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A Psychedelic Journey Through Grief with Stuart Preston
In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, Jill Sitnick talks with author and speaker Stuart Preston about grief, loss, and the role psychedelics played in his healing journey. After losing his son to suicide, Stuart turned to careful, intentional psychedelic use. The conversation explores grief as an ongoing process, how Western culture avoids it, and why altered states may offer space for deeper understanding and connection.
Find Stuart at: www.stonedapecomedy.com
Beyond PTSD: Veterans, Trauma, and Psychedelic Work with Will Burkhart
In this episode, Jill Sitnick speaks with Will Burkhart, a former Marine Corps intelligence officer and psychedelic coach, about trauma, PTSD, and healing among veterans.
They discuss moral injury, agency, dosing, and why psychedelic work must be approached carefully and responsibly. This conversation focuses on education, lived experience, and long-term integration rather than quick fixes.
Find Will: https://www.badass-coaching.net/
The Real Work After Insight: IFS and Healing with Curt Kearney
Powerful experiences can change how we see ourselves. The real work is what happens afterward.
In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, Jill Sitnick speaks with psychotherapist Curt Kearney about healing through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS). They explore why insight alone is rarely enough, how IFS helps people build lasting change, and what real integration looks like in everyday life.
This is a grounded, educational conversation about mental health, self-understanding, and long-term growth.
Find Curt's Book: Psychedelics and Internal Family Systems: A partnership in relational healing https://www.amazon...
Holly Draft: Reality Sandwich and the Art of Conscious Community with Holly Crawford
In this episode of The Psychedelic Scene Podcast, Jill Sitnick speaks with Holly Crawford, lead editor of Reality Sandwich, about community, creativity, and conscious exploration.
Reality Sandwich is an independent platform dedicated to storytelling, music, art, and shared experiences at the intersection of psychedelics, culture, and consciousness. Holly shares her journey from the cannabis industry into psychedelic media, how Reality Sandwich was rebuilt as a community-first platform, and why real connection is at the heart of their work.
They discuss what “waking up” really means, how integration happens through storytelling, and how creativity can serve as a...
Telling the Whole Story of Psychedelic Therapy with Alex Detmering
In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, host Jill Sitnick speaks with Alex Detmering, founder of the Parable Foundation, about the parts of psychedelic therapy that rarely get talked about.
Rather than focusing on peak moments or simplified success stories, this conversation explores what happens in the middle: confusion, fear, identity disruption, and the long process of integration that follows insight.
Alex shares how his own therapeutic experiences led him to create an anonymous storytelling project focused on honesty, nuance, and lived experience. Together, Jill and Alex discuss why ambiguity is not a failure...
Veterans, PTSD, and the Difference Between Diagnosis and Recovery with Carlos Tanner
In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, host Jill Sitnick speaks with Carlos Tanner, Director of the Ayahuasca Foundation, about how PTSD outcomes are often misunderstood, especially when statistics are shared without context.
Carlos discusses follow-up data from a retreat program for veterans and explains what it actually means when someone no longer meets the diagnostic criteria for PTSD. Rather than framing this as a cure or transformation, the conversation focuses on severity, functional impact, and why diagnosis is about thresholds, not the absence of struggle.
Jill adds personal perspective, describing how her own...
Firefighters, Trauma, And The Case For Safer Plant Medicines with Paul Walton
In this episode, host Jill Sitnick speaks with New Mexico firefighter and advocate Paul Walton, executive director of Firefighters for Plant Medicine. Paul has spent more than seventeen years on the front lines. Like many first responders, he carried a heavy mix of trauma, insomnia, and chronic pain. After an injury and surgery, he turned to medical cannabis as an alternative to opioids and found that it helped not only his body but his mind and relationships. From there, he worked through his union and county government to change policy so firefighters could legally and safely use medical cannabis...
Can AI Help Us Practice Empathy with David Esselman from Fireside
In this episode, we speak with David Esselman from the Fireside Project (firesideproject.org) about an AI training companion for facilitators, called Lucy. We explore how this tool supports trauma-informed listening practices for facilitators, not by offering advice, but by providing a safe simulation space to rehearse empathy, presence, and ethical decision-making.
đź“Ś Guest: David Esselman, Senior Advisor, AI Initiatives: david@firesideproject.org
Rethinking 5: Low-Dose Protocols, Real Integration & Lasting Change with Stephan Kerby
In this episode, Jill Sitnick speaks with Stephan Kerby (aka “Kerby”), founder of the Mindscape Institute and developer of the first structured low-dose integration protocol for working with 5 (5-MeO). Together, they explore how trauma-informed facilitation, nervous system regulation, and a 6-month embodiment model are helping reshape the future of psychedelic healing.
We discuss:
Metabolic Ecology of ADHD: Microdosing with Intention - Wendy Perkins Shoef
In this insightful episode of The Psychedelic Scene Podcast, host Jill Sitnick dives deep into the nuanced world of microdosing and ADHD with Wendy Perkins Schoeff, a trauma-informed coach and researcher. Wendy introduces her Metabolic Ecology Framework, which reframes ADHD not as a disorder, but as a symptom of systemic dysregulation.
🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:
What ADHD really is beyond the common stereotypesWhy microdosing is not a one-size-fits-all solutionThe importance of goal setting, intention, and environment before choosing a microdose protocolHow psychedelics interact with a dysregulated nervous systemThe five-step holistic microdosing protocol tailored for ADH...🌿 After the Journey: Grief, Psychedelic Insight & Living What You Learn – with Andrew Weisse
What happens after the psychedelic experience?
In this soul-level conversation, Jill Sitnik speaks with writer and Substack creator Andrew Weisse about a powerful but often overlooked part of psychedelic work: how we integrate and live with what we learn.
Andrew opens up about his journey from Wall Street to healing grief through psychedelics after personal loss and how that path led him to create a deeply reflective newsletter exploring grief, relationships, consciousness, and what it means to live well after the medicine. Together, they explore:
Grief, mortality, and meaning in the integration processThe danger...Therapy or Algorithm with Victoria Cvitanovic
In this episode, attorney Victoria Cvitanovic breaks down the fast-emerging intersection of psychedelics, AI, and data privacy. We talk about the risks of using AI during psychedelic journeys, why privacy needs to be a core community value, how legislators are already falling behind, and how AI could revolutionize psychedelic research.
We cover:
 • Why AI “feels” like a guide but can’t act like one
 • How psychedelic policy needs to evolve
 • Privacy, cybersecurity, and protecting your data
 • The future: safer protocols, new compounds, and ethical tech
Guest: Victoria Cvitanovic, Rudick Law Group
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