The Spirit Pharmacist with Ben Malcolm, PharmD, MPH

S1E6: The Spirit Pharmacist: Psychedelic Safety, SSRIs, and the Myth of Serotonin Syndrome Join host Jim Tate and his guest Ben Malcolm, PharmD, MPH. known globally as The Spirit Pharmacist, for a deep, science-grounded exploration of psychedelic pharmacology, psychiatric medications, and safety. From SSRI tapering and serotonin syndrome myths to psilocybin dosing, ibogaine’s role in opioid addiction, and the neurobiology of addiction interruption, Malcolm bridges academic rigor with compassionate harm-reduction. This conversation challenges outdated assumptions, clarifies real versus imagined risks, and underscores the urgent need for accessible, evidence-based psychedelic education.