What if ayahuasca made you stop podcasting?
Following the finale of my podcast with Meghan Daum, A Special Place in Hell, PJ Vogt of Search Engine reached out to me to come on his show to discuss the decision to stop, and the role that ayahuasca may have had to play.
I’ve been hesitant to discuss my experience in too much detail (as I explained to PJ, it is embarrassing to talk about—like describing one’s dreams). But, I’m happy to answer questions if you guys have them.
I also went on Ethan Strauss’ podcast to discuss a few similar themes (here).
Happy Friday,
Sarah
Awesome, can't wait to listen to both.
Didn't Luigi Mangione do psychedelics? My working theory is he has schizophrenia and paranoia led him to think he's a great man of history. He's at the right age, and psychedelics are a known risk for people with schizophrenic tendencies.
I tried ayahuasca about 10 years ago in Colombia and it had zero effect on me, probably because I was on SSRIs. Since then I've tried both mushrooms and LSD -- same result. :-(
Hi Sarah. I heard your pod with Ethan and thought it was great. I have a question about your comment that you probably would not take ayahuasca again.
I use psychedelics somewhat regularly, multiple times per year, and am planning to take pharmahuasca in the near future. I view psychedelics (and drugs generally) as the amoral, neutral molecules. All the good and bad lies in our interaction with the substances. With that in mind, my question about future use is very sincere and not judgmental.
I find the psychedelic experience frightening but overall positive, and I tend to go on a journey when curiosity overcomes my fear. Is your trepidation a result of the psychedelic state, or more about the retreat surroundings? I have some interest in doing a retreat but honestly prefer to trip alone and have misgivings about doing so in a group atmosphere. Sorry for the wandering question, and thanks for the opportunity to post.