Neither of us drinks. We’ve never tried anything stronger than a double espresso.
But a recent episode of The Why Files cracked open our curiosity about psilocybin — the active compound in so-called “magic mushrooms.” So, in true We Were Just Wondering fashion, we dove in.
In this episode, we explore psilocybin’s reported therapeutic benefits, its role in mental health treatment, the science behind those “mystical” experiences, and what risks are actually involved.
What do the studies say? What’s legal? And would two very-sober people like us ever actually try it?
Come wonder with us — no trip required.
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