A few weeks ago, I was contacted by the producers of Embodied, a radio show and podcast produced by the North Carolina Public Radio Station WUNC. They were interested in creating an episode on the topic of psychedelics and awe. While doing their research, they happened upon my last post, A Museum Dose of Awe. Not only did they find Awe – but they got Aging along with it …
I’ve been interviewed for podcasts before, but this time it felt like the big leagues – a trip to an actual recording studio with an on-site engineer. But what really felt strange was being on the receiving end of the questioning. For my book, ELDEREVOLUTION, Psychedelics and the New Counterculture of Aging, over the past eight months I’ve interviewed over thirty older adults about their psychedelic use. How humbling it felt to have the tables turned. Fortunately, the host, Anita Rao, was an excellent interviewer and the final product really reflects it.
The podcast came out today, and I’m delighted to share it with you! Here’s the link on Spotify, Youtube, and on the Embodied site (as of Friday, 1/10/25).
At this point, I’m cruising along with the writing, planning to meet my March deadline for submitting the manuscript of my book. After that, the real work begins!
Abby, your piece on Embodied was timely for me—I am preparing a talk for Ollie this fall on marijuana, CBD, psychedelics.
I am a practicing Nurse Practitioner, 76 yrs old and naive to psychedelic experiences from a personal standpoint. My son, an ID physician, gave me Michael Pollan’s book several yrs ago and I have followed the research at JH for some time. Before moving to NC, I practiced in MD,invoked in the care of a very successful CEO with TRD who responded miraculously to one treatment of psilocybin.
I’m interested in obtaining training on assisting in treatment. Could you direct me?
Thanks Susan for your question. There are many training opportunities out there, so you will need to do your research to see what program meets your specifications, and most importantly, what feels right for you. Let me know what you find out! Good luck!
Well done interview by you and Anita. Looking forward to reading your book and finding my path to participate in the Elderevolution!
David – I already consider you a partner with me on the path!
So grateful for your kindred spirit…