Embracing Nature's Medicine: The Power of Mushrooms Beyond Psilocybin

Description

Naomi, a microdosing coach and somatic therapist, discusses her unique career path and her journey to becoming a doula. She also shares her decision to homeschool her children and the challenges and benefits of alternative education. The conversation then shifts to the topic of microdosing, where Naomi explains what it is and how it can be beneficial for anxiety and depression. She also discusses the effects of microdosing on neuroplasticity and the importance of dosage. Naomi shares her personal experience with microdosing and how it helped her cope with anxiety. Naomi Tolson discusses the legality of psychedelics and mushrooms, advocating for their therapeutic use. She expresses frustration that psilocybin is not legalized for therapeutic use in the UK, despite its proven benefits in treating mental health issues. Naomi highlights the need for more research and the potential for psychedelics to revolutionize addiction medicine and help the neurodiverse community. She also emphasizes the importance of responsible use, proper set and setting, and the integration of natural remedies like functional mushrooms in healthcare.

Takeaways

Naomi Tolson's career path has been diverse, including roles as a nurse, midwife, nanny, and doula. Each experience has contributed to her current role as a microdosing coach and somatic therapist.
Homeschooling can provide a more tailored and flexible education for children, allowing them to focus on their strengths and interests.
Microdosing involves taking small amounts of psychedelics, such as psilocybin, to experience the benefits without hallucinogenic effects. It can enhance neuroplasticity and improve focus, creativity, and emotional well-being.
The effects of microdosing vary for each individual, and finding the right dosage is crucial. It is important to approach microdosing with caution and seek guidance from experienced professionals.
Microdosing can be a helpful alternative for individuals struggling with anxiety and depression, providing relief and promoting emotional healing. Psilocybin should be legalized for therapeutic use in the UK, as it has proven benefits in treating mental health issues.
Psychedelics have the potential to revolutionize addiction medicine and help the neurodiverse community.
Responsible use, proper set and setting, and integration of natural remedies like functional mushrooms are important in healthcare.
Functional mushrooms, such as lion's mane and reishi, have various health benefits and should be explored further.

Timestamp

00:00 INTRO

01:14 Welcome Naomi

02:07 My journey

04:32 What is a DOULA

09:57 Homeschooling Why?

20:04 I Always wanna do something Crazy

22:57 Is your Husband like you?

26:42 What is Microdosing

31:37 Microdosing My Mental Health

44:37 You need to do the work

47:13 psilocybin Helping with Addiction Abuse