Psychedelics, Consciousness & Healing | Dr. Stacey Simmons | Conversations with Dr. Wes

In this deep and wide-ranging conversation, I sit down with Dr. Stacey Simmons — psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, researcher, certified psychedelic therapist, and author of Mushroom Pharmacy and The Queen's Path We explore the intersection of neuroscience, trauma healing, spirituality, archetypal psychology, consciousness, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.Topics include:• Psilocybin, ketamine, MDMA, ibogaine, ayahuasca, peyote, Bufo & the current psychedelic renaissance• Neurogenesis, synaptogenesis & the Default Mode Network (DMN)• Why preparation, harm reduction & integration matter deeply• Indigenous traditions, Maria Sabina & honoring sacred lineages• Addiction, healing & the difference between escape vs transformation• Jung, archetypes, spirituality & depth psychology• Masculine/feminine sovereignty and the limitations of conquest culture• Consciousness, unity & collective healing• The future of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and mental healthThis was one of the most honest and expansive conversations I’ve had yet on the podcast — grounded equally in science, soul, ethics, and lived experience.Books & Resources from Dr. Stacey Simmons:• Mushroom Pharmacy • The Queen’s Path• Integrative psychedelic therapy & consciousness work If this conversation resonates, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment. It genuinely helps the channel grow and allows these conversations to reach more people.Dr. Wes websiteDr. Wes Substack#Psychedelics #Psychology #Consciousness #Psilocybin #MentalHealth #PlantMedicine #PsychedelicTherapy #TraumaHealing #Spirituality #DrWes #ConversationsWithDrWes #Neuroscience #HumanisticPsychology #TranspersonalPsychology #KetamineTherapy #Healing #Awareness