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#46 What to Know About Psilocybin Therapy with Dr. JJ Pursell

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Who may not be a good fit for psilocybin therapy?

Today's guest is Dr. JJ Pursell, a board-certified naturopathic physician, licensed psilocybin facilitator, and bestselling author of Psilocybin Therapy and The Medicine from the Trees. JJ and I had a heartfelt, wide-ranging conversation about her path from a flower farm childhood and an herb shop apprenticeship to more than 30 years of working with psilocybin, why fear and the need for control come up so often around this medicine, and how she thinks about the spirit of the mushroom. We also talked about the mycelial web of life, the womb and grounding, and more.

"My role is simply to make sure that you feel safe throughout the whole entire experience." – Dr. JJ Pursell

 

Key Things You'll Learn:

  • 00:00 - Teaser and intro
  • 01:14 - Meet Dr. JJ Pursell
  • 03:13 - JJ's path to psilocybin therapy
  • 12:30 - How cultural messaging shapes views of psychedelics
  • 18:46 - Working with fear before a session
  • 24:05 - Severe trauma and energetic footprint from the body
  • 25:06 - Psilocybin and addiction research
  • 32:22 - The spirit of the mushroom
  • 37:45 - The womb, lower chakras, and grounding
  • 41:05 - Who may not be a good fit
  • 43:44 - Family history of schizophrenia
  • 44:37 - Ketamine as a possible stepping stone
  • 47:12 - Thoughts on microdosing
  • 51:38 - Inside the book Psilocybin Therapy
  • 55:20 - How to work with Dr. Pursell

 

Disclaimer:

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please speak with a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health.

 

Dr. JJ Pursell's Website: https://drjjpursell.com


Get Dr. JJ Pursell's book, Psilocybin Therapy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDWK2BJ5

 

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About the host:

Hi, I'm April Punsalan — a botanist, ethnobotanist, herbalist, and the founder of Wild Herb Academy, dedicated to teaching people how to heal with plants. I want you to heal yourself and your family with the wild herbs that grow beneath your feet.

 

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