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PT498 – Maria Mangini, Ph.D., FNP – Traversing the Psychedelic Landscape: From Esalen and Millbrook to Today
In this episode, Joe interviews Maria Mangini, Ph.D., FNP: researcher, educator, and midwife who has worked closely with many psychedelic innovators and was part of the original social network at Shulgin Farm – where this episode was recorded. She traces her journey from the influence of pioneers like the Wassons, Shulgins, and Grofs, and historic places like Esalen and Millbrook.
She discusses:
- Her early experiences with the Grofs at Esalen and how she met the Shulgins
- Gregory Bateson guiding her to become a midwife
- The similarities between midwifery and psychedelic facilitation
- The unsung work of Denis Berry in saving the Timothy Leary archives
- How the working relationship of the Shulgins is a perfect example of the coequality society should strive for
and more!
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