From Surprise to Science: The Story Behind Mushroom Pharmacy

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 Pharmacy
• Psilocybin’s impact on chronic pain, depression, Parkinson’s & more
• The 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.

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Stacey Simmons, PhD – https://hope-therapy-center.com/stacey-simmons-therapist/