#188 Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Psilocybin with Todd Shapiro

In this edition of the Heart to Heart podcast, Dr. Mike Hart sits down with Todd Shapiro, CEO of Red Light Holland, a prominent figure in the psychedelic space. They discuss various aspects of psychedelic therapy, particularly focusing on psilocybin and its potential benefits for mental health, anxiety, and personal well-being. Todd shares his personal journey from working various jobs to becoming a key player in the psychedelic industry. They delve into recent developments in psychedelic research, the challenges of legalization, and the importance of proper protocols and responsible use. The conversation also highlights the role of microdosing and macro dosing, the differences between medicinal mushrooms and other psychedelics like MDMA and ayahuasca, and the future of psychedelic therapy. 

Guest Bio and Links

Todd Shapiro is the CEO of Red Light Holland, a publicly traded leader in legal psilocybin truffles and psychedelic research. A former top Canadian radio host turned mental health advocate, Todd champions safe, science-backed access to psychedelics, working with world-class researchers to advance policy reform and personal sovereignty. Follow him on X (Twitter) @ToddMShapiro

Red Light Holland: http://redlight.co

Third Wave: https://thethirdwave.co/microdosing-psilocybin-mushrooms-stamets-stack/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

schedule35.co: https://schedule35.co/blog/paul-stamets-microdosing-protocol/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Show Notes:

• (00:00) Introduction to the Heart to Heart Podcast

• (01:30) Todd Shapiro's journey into psychedelics

• (03:30) Microdosing and its impact

• (13:30) Challenges and legalities of psychedelics

• (19:30) Advocacy and future of psychedelics

• (32:00) Concerns about unregulated psilocybin use

• (34:00) Regulated psilocybin sales in the Netherlands

• (37:00) Psilocybin administration methods

• (46:36) “The most clear anecdotal model of consistency… has got to be psilocybin. “

• (49:30) Corporate influence on psychedelics

• (57:30) Global leadership in psychedelic research

• (59:30) Closing remarks and future prospects

 

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