Pandora Morris is the founder of the Hurt to Healing podcast, created from her own 17-year struggle with OCD and anorexia. After years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments, she finally found the right care during the pandemic and has since turned her story into a mission to help others.
In this conversation, Pandora and I dive deep into what it really means to live with OCD and the misconceptions surrounding it. We talk about exposure response prevention therapy, reframing identity beyond illness and the importance of community in recovery. Pandora also shares her first beautiful experience with psilocybin - a moment of euphoria, laughter and kaleidoscopic vision that opened her heart, gave her a new sense of free will and helped her reconnect with joy.
Together, we explore the shadow side of healing, the role of gratitude and daily practices in shifting negative thought loops and how small steps can make a profound difference over time. Pandora’s story is both raw and inspiring: a reminder that healing is not about perfection, but about uncovering who we really are and walking forward with strength, curiosity and love.
For more information and to educate yourself about things psychedelia, head to https://fungaonline.com.
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Bringing Mushrooms to the Mass with DIRTEA Co-Founder Simon Salter
Simon Salter is the co-founder of DIRTEA, the UK-based mushroom supplement brand that he built alongside his brother Andrew. Together, they’ve not only created an incredibly successful business but also sparked a movement to redefine what it means to live in the rhythm of nature and bring mushrooms to the mass.
From day one, their focus has been on education, awareness and building community - helping to demystify these powerful medicines and share how they can support everyday wellbeing.
In this conversation, Simon and I get into what it means to become the CEO of your own body and the role of ritual in slowing down the mind. We talk about the power of meditation, the pillars to live a lighter life, stepping into uncharted territory with confidence and how bringing like-minded people together creates a ripple effect of wellness far beyond the product itself. He also shares a deeply personal story about this mother which leads us to talk about the importance of the preventive approach and the wonderful Marisa Peer.
I hope this episode inspires you to weave a little more functional mushroom magic and intentionality into your everyday life. For more information and to educate yourself about things psychedelia, head to https://fungaonline.com.
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Opening the Heart with Phoebe McPherson, Kanna Educator & Co-Founder of Funguy
My guest, Phoebe McPherson, and I take a deep dive into the world of kanna - a magical plant that has brought so much joy and excitement into my life over the past year. As a kanna educator, herbalist, and all-around plant fairy, brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for the power of plants. Through Function and Funguy, the companies she co-founded, she’s dedicated to helping people cultivate balance, vitality, and a deeper connection with themselves and nature.
In this episode, we explore kanna’s heart-opening qualities, the importance of intention when working with medicinal plants, tuning into the body, and the art of attracting rather than chasing. Expect many learnings and an introduction to plants you may not have encountered before - ones that just might become game-changing additions to your life. Trust us.
For more information and to educate yourself about things psychedelia, head to https://fungaonline.com.
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The One Act of Not Doing with Neil Markey, Co-Founder & CEO of Beckley Retreats
Neil Markey´s journey is nothing short of remarkable. A former U.S. Army captain, Neil’s life took a transformative turn when he faced challenges with mental health and burnout, ultimately leading him to discover the power of psychedelics and meditation.
Now, as CEO of Beckley Retreats, Neil is at the forefront of merging ancient wisdom with modern science. Beckley Retreats is the world's only legal psychedelic program that is backed by 25 years of science while honoring ancestral traditions. By combining the psilocybin retreat experience with preparation and integration support by world-leading facilitators and incorporating holistic wellbeing practices, participants are provided the tools for meaningful change.
In this episode, we explore a range of topics: the legendary Amanda Feilding, the unity of science and spirituality, meditation as the foundation of well-being, connecting with a higher power, why mushrooms are a human right and an exciting look at the upcoming Beckley Retreats in Jamaica and the Netherlands.
For more information and to educate yourself about things psychedelia, head to https://fungaonline.com.
Recommended Reading:
How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan - https://michaelpollan.com/books/how-to-change-your-mind/
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/14096.Wherever_You_Go_There_You_Are
Living the Wisdom of the Tao by Wayne Dyer - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Living-Wisdom-Tao-Complete-Affirmations/dp/1781804249
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Learning to Cultivate Pleasure in your Everyday Life with Chloe Macintosh, Sexual Wellness Educator and Founder of Kama
Chloe Macintosh is a visionary entrepreneur, creative leader, and sexual wellness educator, who is transforming the way we approach self-discovery through the lens of sexuality.
She started as an architect working for Norman Foster in London before co-founding the UK startup made.com. After burnout, she found her true mission and created Kama—an app for exploring pleasure, intimacy, and sexual wellness practices.
In this podcast, we explore the idea of arousal as a tool for transcendence, shifting away from goal-oriented pleasure, resensitizing the body, understanding what it truly means to open the heart, going towards ones kinks, her profound experience with ayahuasca, and the revolutionary suction sex technique. There are so many learnings in this conversation and I hope it brings as much joy and excitement to you as it did to me.
For more information and to educate yourself about things psychedelia, head to https://fungaonline.com.
Recommended Reading:
My Secret Garden by Nancy Friday - https://www.amazon.com/My-Secret-Garden-Nancy-Friday/dp/1416567011
The Function of the Orgasm: Sex-Economic Problems of Biological Energy by Wilhelm Reich - https://www.amazon.com/Function-Orgasm-Sex-Economic-Biological-Discovery/dp/0374502048
The Erotic Mind: Unlocking the Inner Sources of Passion and Fulfillment by Jack Morin - https://www.amazon.com/Erotic-Mind-Unlocking-Sources-Fulfillment/dp/0060984287
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