Microdosing the Mind with Robert Johnson
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What is the main topic of this episode?
It's now time for your weekly detox with Tom Schwartz.
What is up? Hi, gang. Listen, in accordance with Dry January, which was not entirely successful for me this year being in China and Canada, all over the place, really. But in honor of Dry January, we're going to do a little MDMA microdose. Then we're going to chat with the founder of a functional mushroom company and journalist with Rolling Stone. It's going to be groovy and informative. Welcome to another episode of Detox Retox. This one's ambiguous because I guess technically we are taking a drug, but it's mindful, restorative, and informative. So you make the call, but listen, you guys, I just got back from Canada. Every time I come to Canada, it gets colder. But my heart grows warmer. I know that shit's corny, but it came from my heart.
So deal with it. Okay, no, I'm kidding. Listen, they told me at Leopold's Pub after I did a cheese pull that the holidays end in March in Canada, at least in Regina. And I love that. Listen, I don't have much Grinch in me. But I do get, like, kind of... I get the blues during January, you know? But I'm telling you, just getting back here... I don't know. This year, my heart feels full. It kind of feels like... At least three sizes. Yeah, man, I'm in my feels today. Maybe... Maybe it's the travels. Maybe it's my amazing girlfriend who I love very much. Maybe it was just being in Canada. Maybe it's Maybelline? No, maybe it's the MDMA. Yes, I'm on a microdose of MDMA right now. Yeah, I know. It's not that crazy.
Like, I just feel kind of warm and cozy. I feel okay. I don't feel fucked up. I'm not rolling. I don't feel intoxicated. Yeah. Just like I took the smallest amount, which is one gummy from a company my friends recommended. And it is lovely.
How does microdosing impact mental health?
It is lovely. Okay? It's not like, you know, it's not like, um... My jaw feels really weird. Yeah, that's the drugs.
Drugs love a jaw.
I want more. No, no, no.
Listen, my jaw is fully intact, okay? But if you guys have ever tried it, you might know what that reference is to. Rolling. Yeah, but today, just a mindful little microdose. We're chilling. Officially. And, um... Yeah, I'm also just extra in my feels today. Mostly in a good way. I just saw that, well, the internet seems to be rejoicing that Amanda and Kyle separated. I don't know. Maybe it's for the best. But I just, I love them individually and dearly as a couple, even with their imperfections. And yeah, like... You guys, we get it. We probably all know it's for the best. I don't know the intricacies of the relationship, but it made me sad. I know. Divorce is fucking hard. And even when it is for the best, it's still sad.
really is um but i guess to new beginnings onwards and upwards yeah also shout out to the buffalo bills a city i love i've grown to love their fans are next level josh allen crying post game deon dawkins brandon cooks too man had me in my feelings i want to see them win a championship How many times have I made it to the playoffs and then just fell apart? The effing Bears too, man. That clutch pass from Caleb Williams. Like, fuck. Good people. Buffalo. Chicago. But yeah, I'm deep in my feelings today. Maybe it's just life. Maybe it is the microdose a little bit. But, um...
What are functional mushrooms and their benefits?
Also, you guys, just on a side note, the farther your team goes in the playoffs, there's a trickle-down effect. The whole local economy in your city benefits and thrives. Bars, restaurants, Uber drivers, event spaces. You know what I mean? It sucks. Sorry, I'm not crying. But yeah, today on the show, we have Robert Johnson. He owns, yeah, Functional Mushroom Supplement Company. Yeah, he's a journalist. And he's also, I think I can say, an advocate for psychedelics. For therapeutic purposes, MDMA. Yeah, man, all kinds of practical applications. Potentially curbing addictions, PTSD. Or maybe just getting your fucking spark back. Dialing in. And yeah, I'm doing a mindful, cheeky little microdose of MDMA. By the way, you guys, downsides.
Let's not forget it's illegal, okay? Also, it can be laced with things like speed, fentanyl, heroin.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main topic of this episode?
0:06–2:38
2
How does microdosing impact mental health?
2:38–4:46
3
What are functional mushrooms and their benefits?
4:46–8:41
4
How do psychedelics like MDMA affect the brain?
8:41–11:48
5
What are the misconceptions about microdosing?
11:48–16:08
6
How can microdosing enhance creativity and problem-solving?
16:08–22:17
7
What should consumers look for in mushroom supplements?
22:17–29:15
8
How can psychedelics be integrated into therapy?
29:15–51:21