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A podcast made by and for people in the middle of their careers - dealing with the ups, downs and anxieties. The Middlests explores the reality of being in the middle while finding tangible advice from experts on how to manage the uncertainty and figure out what we want to be when we grow up. Because we can’t be the only ones who haven’t developed their 15-year plan.
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Minds on Mushrooms is a podcast dedicated to normalizing and de-stigmatizing psychedelic plant medicine for mental health and addiction. Our goal is to create a safe space for anyone curious about the benefits of psychedelic plant medicine for positive mental health transformation. You’ll hear first hand from those who have used plant medicine to combat: PTSD, addiction, depression, anxiety, and much more! Each week, host Maggie Kirkwood welcomes a new guest from the psychedelic universe. Gu ...
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Alternate Paths to Recovery: Keelia Ryan on Sacred Healing with Plant Medicine
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This week on Minds on Mushrooms, I had the honor of hosting Keelia Ryan, the visionary founder of Plant-Allied Recovery. This unique program is dedicated to supporting individuals in recovery through the sacred and intentional use of entheogenic plant and fungi medicines. Keelia opens up about her own journey, sharing how a deeply traumatic past le…
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Autoimmune Awakening: Kris Kufner's Healing Journey with Psychedelics
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In this episode of Minds on Mushrooms, we explore the remarkable healing journey of Kris Kufner, who endured years of debilitating symptoms from an autoimmune condition without understanding its true cause. As her health deteriorated, Kris had to step away from her career to make her well-being a full-time priority. This challenging path led her to…
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Demystifying Mushrooms: A Journey with Troop Mushroom Gummies Co-Founders, Steph and Jake
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In this week’s Minds on Mushrooms episode, we dive deep into the world of fungi with cousins, best friends and the co-founders of Troop Mushroom Gummies, Jake and Steph. In their mission to demystify mushrooms and make them more approachable, they reveal personal stories and insights that shed light on the profound benefits these magical organisms …
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The Role of Psychedelics in the Grieving Process with Andrew Weisse, Author of The Psychedelic Blog
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Andrew Weisse the author of The Psychedelic blog, wrote to Minds on Mushrooms saying "Having personally navigated the profound grief of losing both my siblings, I've found remarkable solace and healing through Psilocybin. My experiences have fueled my passion to share and help others understand the potential of psychedelics. I believe your audience…
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Soulful Healing: Psychedelics in Therapy with Dr. Rachel Allyn
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In this enlightening episode, we're honored to be joined by Dr. Rachel Allyn, a licensed psychologist, certified yoga instructor, sex therapist, and acclaimed writer. Dr. Rachel shares her insights and experiences on how psychedelic plant medicine has the potential to revolutionize the landscape of therapy. She passionately discusses how these natu…
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Psychedelic Pathways: Healing, Growth and Self Discovery with Psilocybin and Guide, James Eshleman
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Explore the fascinating world of psychedelics on Minds on Mushrooms! In this episode, we're joined by James Eshleman, a seasoned Psychedelic Guide and the founder of Center of All Directions. Together, we delve into the intricate workings of psilocybin in our brains, unraveling the mysteries of how it induces neuroplasticity and helps us to develop…
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Mycology Unveiled: A Journey with Mycologist, Byron Emmons into the World of Mushrooms
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Delve into the fascinating realm of mycology with our guest, Byron Emmons, the visionary mycologist and founder of Elevated Mycology. In this enlightening episode, Byron shares his personal journey of rediscovery through microdosing psilocybin, a path that led him to revolutionize his relationship with alcohol. Join us as Byron sheds light on the m…
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Ketamine Assisted Therapist: Dr. Jackie Henry Helps Patients Find Relief from Emotional Suffering.
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Host Maggie Kirkwood welcomes Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist, Dr. Jackie Henry for a conversation about how she utilizes Ketamine to help patients struggling to find relief from mental health symptoms. Dr. Jackie tells us about how Ketamine treatments can be more effective in conjunction with integration therapy. She also dishes on her own perso…
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Breaking the Chains: Mike's Journey from Undiagnosed Lyme Disease to Healing with Psychedelics, and Breaking the Stigma
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In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Mike, a resilient individual who endured years of suffering due to undiagnosed Lyme disease. Despite multiple hospitalizations and countless office visits, his journey to recovery took an unexpected turn when he decided to take matters into his own hands. Join us as Mike shares the harrowing challenges …
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Comedian Steve Gillespie discusses his creation, The Dose: A Psychedelic Comedy Showcase Tour.
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In this mind-expanding episode, join us for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation with comedian Steve Gillespie as he takes us behind the scenes of his unique comedy tour, "The Dose: A Psychedelic Comedy Show." Steve opens up about his personal journey of transitioning from traditional anti-depressant medication to embracing the therapeutic benefi…
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Mushroom Magic: Aimee Chenal's Journey from Breast Cancer to Wellness, Using Turkey Tail Mushrooms
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NEW RELEASE! 🌺🍄🌸💫 Minds on Mushrooms, Ep. 4! Mushroom Magic: Aimee Chenal's Journey from Breast Cancer to Wellness! Watch here: https://youtu.be/5Wuan18y0BI?si=k3FFBSaYSay-B3h1 Minds on Mushrooms is also available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 🩷🩷🩷COME SUPPORT AMY TONIGHT!🩷🩷🩷 Her latest film, Meat Raffle is premiering tonight at The Parkway Theater! F…
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Big Psych Board Members: Jessica Nielson & Bryan Ebert Discuss Psychedelics for Mental Health
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Host Maggie Kirkwood welcomes Big Psych board members Jessica Nielson and Bryan Ebert. Jessica Nielson is a neuroscientist and psychedelic researcher with the University of MN. She also happens to be the lead chair person for the MN Psychedelic Task Force that was put in place by MN Governor, Tim Walz. Jessica talks about her decade long research i…
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Ketamine Therapy: Is it the future of Mental Health & Chronic Pain Treatment? | Ep 3
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In this episode, we sit down with Angie Hanson, who has battled major depressive disorder for most her adult life, and had hit a roadblock with traditional treatments. Hormone therapy provided relief, but also posed a high risk of stroke, so she was forced to seek alternative treatments. Angie's mental health started to spiral dramatically, and all…
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Micro & Macro-dosing Psilocybin and healing with Plant Medicine with special guest: Psychedelic Coach Emilie Silker
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Host Maggie Kirkwood welcomes Psychedelic Coach Emilie Silker for a conversation about using psilocybin and other plant medicines for healing and trauma. Emilie discusses her coaching certification and training and shares what brought her to the psychedelic space. We discuss micro and macro-dosing, "stacking" and the endless benefits psilocybin pro…
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Welcome to Minds on Mushrooms (Podcast Trailer)
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Welcome to Minds on Mushrooms (Podcast Trailer)By Maggie Kirkwood
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Middlest creators and hosts, Steph & Pedro reflect on launching the first year of the podcast and truly owning the experience in the midst of a pandemic and learning about becoming resilient as a result. The impact of topics and guests are reflected on, including Black Lives Matter and COVID-19. Steph & Pedro highlight learnings for professional an…
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From Passion to Paycheck: When a Side Hustle Becomes More than That (with Julian Lewis)
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Middlest, Julian Lewis shares how he took his side hustle to the bank while working full time. He shares his story of purpose and drive with lessons for how to plan your professional and personal moves based on what “moves” you! Together we revisit the notion of Ikigai, or how to “find purpose” with Anne Baker (Partners International) returning to …
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How to Thrive Through Turmoil at Work (with Ian Patrick)
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Non-profit organizations can be tough and this week's Middlest, Ian Patrick, joins us to discuss how he has navigated this environment. Leadership changes, communication and "leaning in-to" cohorts are key elements that influenced Ian's path, and now provide learnings for how to affect change in and out of the workplace. NYU Professor and Career co…
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Stop Taking On Too Much In + Out of Work (with Kristen Chung)
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We are joined by Middlest, Kristen Chung to discuss "taking on too much," which feels like a cautionary tale during the current extended crisis. If you ever question whether you're providing enough value or have a hint of perfectionist tendencies, Kristen's story of workplace highs and lows will underscore that you're not alone! Career coach Anne B…
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One Life, Two Competing Forces - Personal vs. Professional (with Dr. Jasmine Harris)
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In this episode, the Middlests transition from coping with the pandemic to reflecting on the recent shared collective experience. Specifically, the inequities that the pandemic exposed, which the resurgence of #BlackLivesMatters highlighted, and how these concurrent critical experiences are affecting Black and brown professionals. However, professi…
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In the final episode in the “Career Connections for Coping” mini-series, The Middlests tackle how to pivot in your career and/or job search, during a crisis. Our prolonged period of national crisis has led to reflection and/or job insecurities that make it a moment for Middlests to either pivot their career based on new realizations and priorities,…
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In the second part of the “Career Connections for Coping” mini-series, The Middlests turn from engaging with intention to: how to have impact remotely & digitally. Whether you’re working from home during the pandemic or affected by changes to your work environment, the “new normal” requires us to make certain shifts. Connecting with colleagues cont…
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The Middlests are back with a three-part mini-series while working from home called, “Career Connections for Coping.” Having spent a lot of time thinking about connecting and reconnecting, Steph & Pedro dive into best practices on how to adapt your style given the global pandemic and stress with the help of an expert on each episode. In this episod…
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Building Resilience While Working from Home During a Pandemic
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For the second BONUS episode during COVID-19, The Middlests spoke with career coach, Barbara Phillips (Partners International) about the four stages of "Transition" as researched by William Bridges. Specifically, how to recognize what stage you are in and how to shift your mindset from reacting to acting in accordance with your needs during this ti…
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As the U.S. manages through the COVID-19 pandemic, millions in the workforce have been asked to work remotely. However, According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 29 percent of Americans can work from home, including one in 20 service workers and more than half of information workers. Is working from home the same pre & post COVID-19? Steph …
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How to Leverage Rejection into New Opportunities (with Christian Siriano)
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In business, rejection is woven into any career path, from the interview process, to influencing decisions (or not), selling through ideas, or even the promotion cycle. How do you accept, receive, apply and thrive in the face of rejection? Or do you? In this episode, The Middlests speak with Christian Siriano about how to stay balanced when, “one d…
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How to Claim Your Space (with Elaine Welteroth)
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On this special episode, we partnered with Newsweek Conversations on a live event recording with guest Elaine Welteroth who was the youngest and first black editor at Teen Vogue. Our interview echoes her book, More than Enough, which sheds light on her journey of self-identity and how she has created an authentic life and career.…
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What it Means to Feel Behind in Your Career (with Josh Lucido)
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This episode tackles the issue of feeling behind in your career and the different causes that lead us there. With so much access to other people's lives and careers through social media, it's no wonder many of us are prone to comparing ourselves through available online profiles and posts. This week's Middlest, Josh Lucido, shares his experience as…
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Building a Culture of Communication (with Kate Ward)
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In episode two we discuss the culture of communication from the ground up, no matter your role in an organization. We talk with Kate Ward who grew Bustle Digital Group from infancy to over a hundred editors. Expert Liz Tran translates learnings from her favorite resources - "Radical Candor" and "Crucial Conversations" into how-tos into building wor…
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Overcoming the Feeling of Being Stuck (with Brittany Hennessy)
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In our pilot episode, we focus on the feeling of stagnation in the workplace, exploring ways to move forward. The Middlests talk with Brittany Hennessy - author, mom-boss and influencer marketing maven - about her journey and how feeling stuck became a launching pad for her dream career. Liz Tran, executive career coach and founder of Reset in NYC,…
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