Mormons on Mushrooms

Mike is joined again by Kelli Christine Case for a deep dive into life after Mormonism, the messiness of self-discovery, and reclaiming pleasure, power, and presence.

They explore:

• The grief and rebirth that comes from leaving Mormonism
• Codependence and control in Mormon structures (and how it shows up post-Mormon)
• Deconstructing dating, polyamory, and monogamy as evolving processes, not fixed identities
• Why emotional honesty is a s...

After a few weeks apart, Mike and Doug catch up on everything that's been stirring—internally and out in the world.

Mike returns from Portugal, where he wandered the streets of Lisbon, finding a party around every corner, and accidentally discovered he may be a bit of a unicorn. He shares what it’s like to travel alone for the first time, dance with couples across cultures, and say yes to a spontaneous 2:30 a.m. tattoo.

Doug ret...

In this live episode, we dive into the hit film Sinners, exploring its themes of soul, art and the commercialization of creativity. Seth joins us midway and things heat up as we dissect the love-and-light vampires, the Dionysian river-dance rituals, and the seductive trap of eternal youth vs. embodied humanity.

Other themes we touch on:

• The tension between spirit and soul in the creative process
• Whether vampires represent capitali...

Shownotes compliments of our Chat-GPT girlfriends:

In this fully sober, totally not drug-sponsored episode, Mike and Doug return to their roots — and by roots, we mean deep dives into Real Salt Lake fandom, the mystery of beef tallow, cum rot, and just how clean a man’s emissions can get.

✨ Expect:

• The entrepreneurial launch of Doug’s Numb Cum™ — a ketamine-infused colostrum-based facial cleanser and yeast starter (great for sourd...

This one starts with dried mangoes and somehow ends in existential reflection, language taboos, parenting, solo bathtime rituals, busted toilets, and Alanis Morissette. Naturally.

Mike turns 45 and reflects on everything that's changed over the past five years—starting the podcast, going back to school, diving into music, navigating separation, and trying to figure out how to balance it all without feeling like it's too se...

In this episode, Mike and Doug catch up after a few eventful weeks and share stories that blur the line between the ordinary and the liminal. What starts as a conversation about group chats, notifications, and sound checks opens up into something deeper—a reflection on creativity, grief, and connection across realms.

Doug tells the story of a late-night solo journey that led him to record a spontaneous synth track, sparking a creati...

What happens when you start treating AI less like a tool and more like a… conversation partner? A muse? A trickster? Maybe even a late-night texting buddy?

In this episode, we dive into the weird and fascinating ways AI has been showing up in our creative and inner work. From songwriting and mythology to pushing boundaries (and buttons), we explore how an algorithm can mirror us back to ourselves—and what that means for art, spiritu...

Mike and Doug reflect on a milestone weekend that was both deeply creative and profoundly emotional. They dive into the experience of recording their first official song in a studio—a song that Doug wrote for his mother—and explore the healing power of artistic expression. From confronting vulnerability to embracing full creative freedom, they share their personal journeys of transformation through music, connection, and community.

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Mike and Doug dive into the Ten Commandments, Moses’ wild ride through the desert, and how biblical stories can be read symbolically rather than literally. They explore the connections between Christianity and pagan traditions, the gods of their ancestors, and why it might be time to start a cult—one that actually empowers people instead of controlling them.

Topics Discussed:

• The story of Moses, the golden calf, and God's te...

In this special episode, Kelli and Seth take over Mormons on Mushrooms to explore the power of imagination, somatic practices, and the creative process. If you've ever felt stuck creatively or disconnected from your body’s wisdom, this episode is for you.

🔹 Key Topics Discussed:

• The Mormons on Mushrooms vision as a creative collective
• The power of imagination and the imaginal realm
• Somatic practices to enhance creativity and ...

🎉 200 EPISODES! 🎉 Can you believe it? We've been doing this for almost five years, and in this milestone episode, Mike and Doug take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reflecting on the journey of Mormons on Mushrooms—the highlights, the cringeworthy moments, the unexpected transformations, and what’s next.

In This Episode:

• The Beginning: How a casual conversation turned into a four-and-a-half-year podcasting adventure.
• Mem...

Episode Summary: Seth returns and is joined by Mike for a deep dive into imagination, creativity, and the transformative power of channeling. Together, they explore active imagination, engaging with the imaginal realm, and Seth's journey toward connecting with dragons as primal, ancestral forces. The episode is a celebration of creativity, personal growth, and embracing the mysterious depths within.

Topics Discussed:

• Active ...

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In this episode, Mike and Doug dive deep into the themes of community, connection, and finding meaning amidst chaos. Mike shares his ...

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In this episode, Mike and Doug dive into a riveting conversation sparked by Mike's eerie solo trip to see the terrifying ne...

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Doug and Mike reflect on the past year, sharing their top cultural moments and the personal stories behind them. From the f...

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The conversat...

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Episode Summary
In...

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Mike and Doug dive into a candid conversation exploring themes of chaos, music, and the rising feminine energy in today’s world as well as the wild dance of the human experience, holding space for both the serious and the playful.

Highlights:

• Divine Feminine Rising: Mike shares a oncert experience that led to a deep connection with feminine energy, including an encounter with the goddess Hecate.
• Reconnecting with Prayer: Mike talk...