Psychedelica S01E05 - Psilocybin - The Magic of Mushrooms

Follow along with us as we trace the historical use of “magic mushrooms” as keepers of mysterious teachings which can connect us with a world that has always been a hidden part of our own. Found throughout indigenous shamanic practices and ancient mystery cults across the globe, “sacred mushrooms” have long held a prominent role in humanity’s spiritual evolution and our connection with the divine. Modern research has unlocked the chemical compounds in psilocybin mushrooms which affect the brain in unusual and powerful ways. We also explore the effects of micro and macro dosing which have been found to have profound medical use and alter the way one experiences our shared reality. Psilocybin research has led to breakthrough therapies for mental illness, OCD, psychosis, and more. Did the ancients understand the true medicinal value of psychedelic drugs, like the use of psilocybin? Discover the power of these hallucinogenic mushrooms.