Minds on Mushrooms

This one’s for the ladies! On today’s episode of Minds on Mushrooms, I’m joined by Jennifer Chesak, author of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women. Jennifer is a science and medical journalist whose work has appeared in The Washington Post, BBC, and more. She teaches in the journalism and publishing programs at Belmont University and brings a deeply researched perspective to the psychedelic conversation.

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In this heart-centered episode, I sit down with medicine woman Bird Mieha, who works with the sacred plant of cacao. Together, we dive into the rich history of cacao, exploring how our ancestors once drank it and how this ancient medicine continues to open hearts today.

Bird guides us through the beauty of cacao ceremony, including a gentle cacao meditation, and shares wisdom on how this ...

This special birthday episode is pure joy, a casual and candid conversation with my dear mushroom-loving friend, Britleigh, about all the incredible ways magic mushrooms have shaped our lives. We dive into manifestation, healing from addiction, leaving unhealthy relationships, and stepping into deeper self-trust. To top it off, Britleigh’s brand-new miracle baby boy, just 4 months old, was with us the entire time, snu...

In this heart-opening episode of Minds on Mushrooms, I welcome the incredibly talented Eber Rodriguez — a sound healer whose music carries the wisdom of the plants and the heartbeat of the Earth. I had the privilege of working alongside Eber during my psilocybin practitioner training in Costa Rica, where his grounded presence, ancestral wisdom, and transformative soundscapes touched every heart in the room. His abilit...

This week on Minds on Mushrooms, I sat down with the unapologetically bold and brilliantly queer Jordan Power. He's been a powerful voice in the podcasting world for years, and now he’s stepping into something even bigger: his musical debut.

Jordan’s new music, which has already attracted tens of thousands of followers on Spotify, wasn’t just written. It was received. During a powerful medicine ceremony, he accessed past lives, rel...

In this special episode of Minds on Mushrooms, I sit down with Aimee Neumann — a brilliant nurse practitioner, functional medicine expert, Reiki master, and founder of Aligned Integrative Medicine. With a thriving clinical practice and a deep reverence for the body’s innate wisdom, Aimee brings a rare fusion of science and spirit to the psychedelic space.

What made this conversation so meaningful is that...

What happens after the psychedelic journey? How do we honor the wisdom, clarity, or lessons that arise — especially when they come through profound pain?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with integrative psychotherapist, artist, and author Deborah Kadagian to explore the often overlooked — but essential — process of integration.

Deborah shares her deeply personal story of losing her son, Sean, to a tragic fentanyl overdose — a ...

In this heart-centered episode, I sit down with Tiffany Hurd and Rachel Pastor, the powerhouse duo behind The Golden Rule—a female-founded microdosing company rooted in education, accessibility, and transformation. We dive into their personal journeys, the winding paths that led them to psychedelics, and the divine nudge that inspired them to create impactful offerings around microdosing with psilocybin and LSD.

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Welcome to a new segment of Maggie on Mushrooms! I’m excited to bring you these shorter, focused episodes where we dive into powerful concepts designed to help you on your healing and transformation journey. This segment is all about sharing practical insights and tools that you can immediately apply to your life.

In this video, I dive into a powerful concept that can change your life—The...

In this episode of Minds on Mushrooms, I sit down with Robert Hildreth, a passionate advocate for teaching seniors the skill of microdosing. With years of experience in psychedelic medicine—including ayahuasca, psilocybin, and wachuma ceremonies—Robert brings hard-earned wisdom from his own trials and tribulations with these powerful substances.

His journey hasn’t been without challenges. After an unnerving LSD experience where set...

In this episode, I sit down with Navid Amini, the visionary behind Zen Room Kava Lounge—the first kava lounge in Minnesota. Navid made a bold and unexpected leap, walking away from his career as a medical coroner(!) and his deep work in an AI-driven, healthcare startup to create a space for healing, storytelling, and community. At Zen Room, guests gather in an energy-filled sanctuary to share meaningful conversations over a warm, s...

It's Season Two of Minds On Mushrooms! Get ready for a soulful, inspiring ride with the fabulous Mary Bue! 🎶 This singer, songwriter, yoga teacher, and retreat creator knows how to turn life’s curveballs into music that moves the soul. We dive into Mary’s transformative journeys, her raw honesty about self-love struggles, and how she channels it all into art that’s equal parts magic and medicine. Oh, and her 9th album, The Wildnes...

In this heartwarming episode of Minds on Mushrooms, join us for a journey through the gentle, healing energies of the gifted Zoe Klimek. Zoe is a spiritual artist who brings a unique perspective to plant medicine, reaching beyond psychedelics into the ancient world of floral essences and the magic of sound healing. Through her sweet and sentimental journey, Zoe has helped countless people find peace, calm, and connection in our cha...

In this episode of Minds on Mushrooms, we are joined by Chuchu, co-founder of Ceremonia, a legal, non-profit psilocybin and ayahuasca transformational healing center in Colorado. Chuchu shares her incredible journey—from escaping a life of control in China to achieving multi-million dollar business success in America, only to find herself sad and unfulfilled. Through psychedelics, she discovered her true calling and n...

Ready to turn up the heat? In this bold episode of Minds on Mushrooms, Maggie and guest Sauce B get real about the electrifying mix of sex and psychedelics. Tune in as Sauce B spills the secrets on how mushrooms can amplify intimacy, unlock deeper emotional connections, and elevate your love life. Plus, learn the art of cultivating your own magic mushrooms from a true expert. This episode is all about passion, pleasur...

In this powerful episode of Minds on Mushrooms, we sit down with Michou Olivera, a psychedelic facilitator, researcher, advisor, public speaker, mentor, activist, and mycologist. Michou’s journey with mushrooms began at a pivotal time in her life—when she was facing homelessness and battling decades of alcohol abuse and self-destructive behaviors. Her profound transformation led her to establish Michou Olivera Psychedelic Guidance ...

In this special episode of Minds on Mushrooms, host Maggie Kirkwood is joined by her longtime friend and college classmate, Sara Mueller. An emotional intelligence coach, speaker, and author of The Balanced Life Blueprint: Revive Your Marriage, Parent With Presence, and Create Feel-Good Success at Work + Home, Sara travels the country inspiring corporate leaders to embrace EQ in their professional and personal lives.

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Welcome back to another episode of Minds on Mushroom! Today, we sit down with Karin Calde, a licensed psilocybin facilitator from Portland, Oregon as she shares her personal journey into the world of psychedelics.

Beginning with her first guided psilocybin experience during a challenging period of her life, Karin reflects on how the experience helped her rediscover a sense of spiritual connection and self-love. She also discusses...

In this episode of Minds on Mushrooms, we sit down with our guest, Nick Musica, the Founder and CEO of Optics In LLC who shares his fascinating journey into animal communication and his deep connection with psychedelics. 

He shares how a 2017 San Pedro ceremony profoundly changed his understanding of consciousness and meditation and how it paved the way for his practice of communicating with animals, a gift that began with vivid ...