Beyond the Woo

Are you ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about psychedelics? Get ready to dive deep into the mind-bending world of plant medicine, therapeutic breakthroughs, and the controversial role psychedelics are playing in modern mental health treatment. Hosted by two trailblazing experts, Jennie Marie Battistin, best-selling Amazon author and certified psychedelic therapist, and Stacey Simmons, LMFT and author of Mushroom Pharmacy: A Practical Guide to Psychedelics, Beyond the Woo, strips away the mysticism and “woo” helping to demystify these substances while looking at the real science behind these powerful tools for healing. In every episode, Jennie Marie and Stacey confront the stigmas and taboos head-on, breaking down the latest research on how substances like psilocybin, ayahuasca, 5-Meo-DMT (Bufo Toad Alvirus), MDMA, and ketamine are revolutionizing treatments for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and beyond. They also explore how ancient wisdom blends with modern neu

Beyond the Woo is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #10

  Breaking the Script: Psychedelics Path to Reducing Prescription Psych Meds

  May 26, 202529 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Jennie Marie explores one of the most powerful and under-discussed shifts in mental health and medicine: the role of psychedelics in helping patients safely taper off traditional pharmaceuticals.</p><p>Tune in to learn:</p>What “deprescribing” means — and why it matters now more than everHow psilocybin and other psychedelics support healingWhy psychedelic-assisted therapy could reshape chronic mental health careReal-world stories of people finding freedom from lifelong prescriptionsThe importance of clinical support, integration, and holistic approaches <p>If you're curious about the future of medicine — and the role psychedelics are playing in redefining it — this episode brings clar...

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  Episode #9

  From Surprise to Science: The Story Behind Mushroom Pharmacy

  May 12, 202538 minS0

  <p>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. </p><p>In this episode:</p>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 & moreT...

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  Episode #8

  Psychedelics, the Default Mode Network & the Neuroscience of Letting Go

  Apr 28, 202533 minS0

  <p>Ever feel like your brain is stuck in a loop of negative thoughts, anxiety spirals, or identity hang-ups?  That might be your <b>Default Mode Network (DMN)</b> running the show.</p><p>In this deep-dive episode, we explore how psychedelics like <b>psilocybin</b>, <b>LSD</b>, and <b>ketamine</b> can disrupt the DMN—and why that’s a good thing for mental health. From mystical insights to brain scans, we break down the science and the soul of the psychedelic experience.</p><p>Join us as we uncover:</p><p>What the DMN actually is—and why it’...

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  Episode #7

  Ego Dissolution & Rebirth: The Healing Power of Challenging Trips

  Apr 14, 202538 minS0

  <p> What if everything you thought you were—your name, your past, your entire identity—suddenly... vanished?</p><p>In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most mysterious and transformative aspects of psychedelic healing: <b>ego dissolution</b>.</p><p>We explore the misunderstood terrain of so-called <b>“bad trips” (challenging trips)</b> <br/>—and why they’re often not bad at all, but rather <b>invitations to heal</b> <br/>. From mystical moments to terrifying breakthroughs, you’ll learn why <b>losing your sense of self</b> might just be the start of truly finding yourself </p><p>We’ll also...

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  Episode #6

  Journey to the Medicines: Jennie Marie’s Path to Psychedelics in Mexico

  Mar 31, 202541 minS0

  <p>In this powerful episode, we follow the inspiring and deeply personal journey of Jennie Marie, a licensed psychotherapist and certified psychedelic medicine therapist, as she travels to Mexico in search of authentic, transformative healing experiences with plant and animal psychedelic medicines.<br/><br/>After three separate visits to the Cancun region and sitting with 17 different medicine providers, Jennie Marie finally met her teacher—the medicine woman Ixca, a guide and healer who would shape her path forward.<br/><br/>What sparked this calling? It all began during her fellowship training at the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, where Jennie Marie was in...

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