In this episode, Peter and Erin sit down with long-time psychedelics advocate, Dennis McKenna. As the author of incredible books like The Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss, a renowned lecturer, and a key investigator on the Hoasca Project, Dennis has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share about psychedelic healing. Having worked as an ethnopharmacologist in the field for over 40 years, Dennis led the first-ever biomedical investigation of Ayahuasca. He is also the founder of the McKenna Academy of Natural Philosophy, a modern mystery school designed to help people awaken to the power of sacred psychedelic medicines. During the episode, Dennis shares his perspective on the past, present and future of psychedelic healing modalities, and how he hopes to see the space evolve in the coming years.

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The use of psychedelics as a therapeutic treatment for conditions like depression, chronic pain and anxiety has been a hot-button issue for years. Now, psychedelics are finally reemerging into the mainstream medical field and people’s everyday lives as the cultural attitude towards them shifts. Super Psychedelic, a podcast by Gwella, is dedicated to exploring this exciting new era of psychedelic healing, and chronicling the growing acceptance of these incredible tools for healing in North America. Hosted by Gwella co-founders’ Peter Reitano and Erin Cochrane, the podcast takes a deep dive into the wonderful world of Psychedelics and how humans interact with them. As they move into the mainstream spotlight, more people are experiencing these life altering botanicals, plants and chemicals. We aim to uncover and bring you the most compelling stories from the culture in all its variety; from scientists, to dealers, shamans and guides. We dive into the deep end of personal experiences, lessons learned, latest research and the wild tales that make psychedelics, super.