The Science of Psilocybin: Nature’s Medicine

Mindful Mycelium, explores the potential of psilocybin, a psychoactive compound found in certain mushrooms, as a therapeutic agent for mental health conditions. The episode dives into the science behind how psilocybin interacts with the brain, affecting serotonin receptors and disrupting the default mode network, which could lead to changes in perception, mood, and cognition.