From Surprise to Science: The Story Behind Mushroom Pharmacy

12/05/2025 38 min Episodio 9
From Surprise to Science: The Story Behind Mushroom Pharmacy

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What happens when life drops a psychedelic surprise in the middle of another book deadline? Jennie Marie sits down with Stacey to unpack the remarkable story behind her new book, Mushroom Pharmacy: A Practical Guide to Psychedelic Mushrooms — a project she never planned, but couldn’t ignore. Discover how this transformative book came to life and why psilocybin is poised to reshape medicine and mental health. In this episode:How Stacey came to write Mushroom Pharmacy and the journey behind it The surprising origins and goals behind Mushroom PharmacyPsilocybin’s impact on chronic pain, depression, Parkinson’s & moreThe future of psilocybin legalization in California Critical safety tips for foraging and dosing Why mushrooms are called the “catfish of the forest” How to safely grow, store, and journey with mushrooms Whether you're curious, cautious, or already an advocate, this episode is your portal into the science and soul of psychedelics. Grab Stacey’s book, learn, and journey wisely.#PsychedelicHealing #MushroomPharmacy #PsilocybinTherapy #BeyondTheWoo Subscribe & Listen:  https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondthewooPlease subscribe.  Follow for more: Our IG: hope_therapy_center Share your experience with ego dissolution or challenging trips in the comments below! Our practice: https://hope-therapy-center.com/  Stacey's book Mushroom Pharmacy on Amazon.: https://bit.ly/40vHl3y  Retreats: https://www.psychedelicplantmedicineretreat.com/Connect with Us! Website: https://hope-therapy-center.com/ Instagram: @hope_therapy_center Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel: Beyond the Woo Hosts: Jennie Marie Battistin – https://hope-therapy-center.com/jennie-marie-battistin-therapist/ Stacey Simmons, PhD – https://hope-therapy-center.com/stacey-simmons-therapist/