Psychedelic Passage

Daniel McQueen utilizes mindfulness-enhanced psychedelic therapy and multimodal, multi-substance programs to provide comprehensive, trauma-informed healing and advanced spiritual exploration. Through his innovative work with psychedelic cannabis blends and extended-state DMTx journeys, McQueen emphasizes safety, client autonomy, and deeply ethical facilitation practices, while keeping a healthy curiosity of psychedelic medicine and...

This is Part 2 of Jimmy's conversation with Jeff Chilton. If you haven't already listened to Part 1, we recommend you check that out first.

Jeff Chilton is an unsung hero of the mycology world whose decades of expertise in mushroom cultivation have helped expose the mislabeling and economic adulteration rampant in the modern supplement industry. Ultimately, his life's work and research all point to one simple piece of advice: reconn...

This is Part 1 of Jimmy's conversation with Jeff Chilton.

Jeff Chilton is an unsung hero of the mycology world whose decades of expertise in mushroom cultivation have helped expose the mislabeling and economic adulteration rampant in the modern supplement industry. Ultimately, his life's work and research all point to one simple piece of advice: reconnect with nature and eat mushrooms.

Key Takeaways

• Pioneering Mushroom Cul...

Jimmy welcomes Nancy Rassbach, a long-time member of the Psychedelic Passage community. Now in her eighties, she talks about her journey through altered states of consciousness, and how she’s finally come to know the best version of herself.

Key Takeaways

• Integration is a Long-Term Commitment: Nancy’s profound transformation didn’t happen overnight from her initial psilocybin macrodoses; rather, her macrodoses l...

Key Takeaways

• The Power of Local Action: Meaningful change often begins at the municipal level through grassroots organizing, with the possibility to connect with likeminded individuals across the country and grow to a national scale. 
• Medicalization vs. Legalization: Recent executive orders favor a “capitalistic” model of progress, prioritizing patented, pharmaceutical versions of substances while often leaving ...

Intentional psychedelic healing is a cyclical process that forgoes linear progress in favor of an upward spiral, where minute changes in perspective can build up to deep transformation. By embracing the natural highs and lows of the overall journey, individuals can move beyond simple symptom relief toward building a resilient, self-sustaining internal ecosystem.

Key Takeaways

• Beware the "Optimization" trap. True self-actu...

Nausea is a common side effect when ingesting psilocybin mushrooms, usually most pronounced during the “come up” and typically leveling out for the remainder of the trip, although the extent and duration of nausea can vary greatly among individuals.

Today, we’ll look at a few different perspectives on why nausea can happen, as well as some tips for avoiding it. We’ll also share how nausea played an in...

Jimmy welcomes Louis Giller, North Spore’s community education lead. In part two of this two-part discussion, they discuss the ongoing debate between the use of fruiting body versus myceliated grain, highlighting a critical need for transparency and more rigorous research within the functional mushroom industry. By understanding how these products are cultivated and labeled, consumers can better advocate for honest standards ...

Part 1 of 2

Jimmy welcomes Louis Giller, North Spore’s community education lead. In part one of this two-part discussion, they dig into the many facets of mushrooms in our lives—from environmental remediation to cultural practices, and even their role in the ecosystem as decomposers. 

Louis and Jimmy unpack some of the benefits of functional mushrooms, particularly for anyone on a healing journey. They explore some o...

This article explores the transformative clash between Western perspectives and Indigenous wisdom during a week-long plant medicine immersion in Brazil. Through various community-led traditions and the ceremony experience, we learn how sacred traditions can bridge cultural divides and foster collective healing.

Key Takeaways

• The Power of Community: The journey highlights how shared ceremony and collective support can create a Uto...

To prepare for a macrodose, one must navigate the physical, mental, and emotional shifts that occur as the nervous system and ego react to impending change. By utilizing mindfulness and compassionate self-inquiry, one can transform pre-journey anxiety into a grounded state of readiness.

Key Takeaways 

• Preparation is Part of the Ceremony: The experience begins the moment you commit to it. Physical symptoms like restless sleep...

As we kick off 2026, we’re exploring the power of setting intentions, and why they’re essential for any transformative journey. By providing a focal point, a clear intention helps you sort through the noise to find the insights most relevant to your growth. It also serves as an emotional "home" to return to, ensuring that you’re actively navigating your subconscious, and not just drifting.

Key Takeaways

• Focus on...

Jimmy shares an in-depth conversation with Dr. Michael Sapiro, whose unique approach to psychedelic psychotherapy emphasizes the courage needed to align with one's authentic self. His clinical work extends specialized support to veterans and first responders, healing those who run toward, rather than away from, trauma.

Key Takeaways

• Trauma and Truth: Dr. Sapiro's holistic approach to is founded on a convergence of generational tr...

People often ask: can psychedelics help me to be happier? This might seem like a straightforward question, but first, we should define what we mean by “happiness.” 

To better investigate the question, we’ll explore two specific types of happy feelings: joy and contentment. We’ll define the differences between them, look into the ways they’re interconnected, and explore the nuances of how we identif...

The growing death positivity movement encourages open discussion about mortality, challenging the societal tendency to avoid or glorify death, which prevents us from living a richer life. Groundbreaking research on psychedelics like DMT shows that they can therapeutically mimic Near-Death Experiences, offering a pathway to confront the fear of death and gain clarity on priorities, bridging the gap between our personal mortality and...

Content Warning: This episode addresses sensitive and potentially triggering topics within the psychedelic space, including ethical misconduct, facilitator abuse, and sexual abuse. We encourage you to prioritize your well-being and skip this episode if you are feeling sensitive to these topics at this time.

This episode explores how unbalanced power dynamics create an environment where abuse patterns, like overriding client autonomy...

Psychedelic experiences often lead to mystical encounters, offering profound self-exploration regardless of one's religious beliefs, a phenomenon so common it's measured in clinical trials. Navigating the current gray area of legality requires understanding that federal religious exemptions are rare, and ultimately, the most important question to ask is whether your psychedelic use makes you a better person.

Join Jimmy as he explore...

Please be sure to check out part one before you enjoy part two! Jimmy Nguyen sits down with Dr. Glauber Assis, a respected sociologist, author, and leader in Brazil’s sacred plant community. Together, they explore the role of gratitude, groundedness, and connection in uncertain times. Dr. Assis shares his journey from a conservative upbringing to founding a vibrant community rooted in ayahuasca tradition, all while bridging i...

Jimmy Nguyen sits down with Dr. Glauber Assis, a respected sociologist, author, and leader in Brazil’s sacred plant community. Together, they explore the role of gratitude, groundedness, and connection in uncertain times. Dr. Assis shares his journey from a conservative upbringing to founding a vibrant community rooted in ayahuasca tradition, all while bridging indigenous wisdom and modern science.

The conversation explores th...