Madison Margolin is a journalist covering psychedelics and spirituality. She is the author of Exile & Ecstasy: Growing Up with Ram Dass & Coming of Age in the Jewish Psychedelic Underground. Also the host of the ‘Be Here Now Network's Set & Setting’ Podcast, as well as the co-founder of both DoubleBlind Magazine and the Jewish Psychedelic Summit, she has written for publications like Rolling Stone, Playboy, VICE, High Times, Lucid News, and Ayin Press, where she works as an editor curating psychedelic stories and interviews.
Episode Highlights
▶ 00:00 Welcome
▶ 01:15 Madison's unique upbringing in a Jewish, “psychedelic” household
▶ 02:53 Explorations of Jewish, psychedelic culture
▶ 05:38 Early personal psychedelic experiences supported by family
▶ 13:44 Judaism and psychedelics: a deeper dive
▶ 21:50 Psychedelic use in different religious and ethnic groups, including Israelis and Palestinians
▶ 27:40 Challenges Madison has face promoting her new book since October 7th
▶ 29:51 Exploring psychedelic perspectives on conflict
▶ 32:33 Trials and tribulations being a leader in the psychedelic space
▶ 33:54 The dark side of the psychedelic industry
▶ 42:41 The future of psychedelic journalism
▶ 46:33 Shifting realities in the psychedelic marketplace
▶ 51:51 Madison’s book release and future projects
Madison Margolin’s Links & Resources
▶ Website: https://www.madisonmargolin.com/
▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madisonmargolin/
▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/margolinmadison
▶ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-margolin-01319324