In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Lex Pelger.
Lex Pelger is a science communicator, writer, and educator specializing in psychedelics, cannabis, and human consciousness. With a background in biochemistry and molecular biology, he bridges complex scientific research with the public. Lex has authored graphic novels about cannabis, led storytelling events on psychedelics, and currently publishes Cannabinoids and the People, a newsletter covering the latest cannabinoid science.
We touch upon topics of:
- (00:48 - 02:42) Lex’s journey into psychedelics and plant medicine
- (02:56 - 04:50) Science, mysticism, and the study of the "supernormal"
- (05:28 - 07:13) What it means to be a "drug writer" and bridging the knowledge gap
- (07:44 - 10:08) Cannabis and grandmothers: why older adults should consider cannabinoids
- (10:51 - 12:46) Social and cultural impact of cannabis in families
- (13:52 - 18:55) The power of storytelling vs. clinical studies in changing perceptions
- (19:30 - 20:55) Psychedelics as a cultural tool: structured rites of passage in society
- (21:12 - 23:36) Challenges in visually depicting psychedelic experiences in media
- (24:49 - 27:41) Lex’s personal Ayahuasca experience in New York
- (28:43 - 29:54) Traditional vs. modern Ayahuasca ceremonies
- (30:45 - 33:37) "We are drugs" – the role of endogenous psychedelics in human experience
- (34:30 - 38:48) Understanding the Endocannabinoid System and its role in homeostasis
- (38:53 - 44:24) Lex’s favorite cannabinoids and their unique properties
- (44:53 - 50:39) The benefits and science of CBD: anxiety, pain, neuroprotection & sleep
- (50:48 - 53:40) Cannabis, autism, and groundbreaking cases of psychedelic therapy
- (53:51 - 55:39) Lex’s work, books, and research contributions
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
Find more about Lex Pelger at www.lexpelger.com and his Substack newsletter, Cannabinoids and the People. You can also follow his cannabinoid science updates at CVResearch.info.
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