Psychedelic Divas
Episodes
34. The Power of a Spiritual Mentor
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 34, I honor the life and legacy of my long-time teacher, mentor, and medicine sister, Rowena "Ricci" Coddington who passed on March 30, 202...
33. Ayahuasca: Indigenous Roots to Modern Use
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of ayahuasca: a sacred plant medicine that has shaped spiritual paths for centuries and is now becoming ...
32. Year of the Fire Horse, the Divine Feminine & Not Feeling Ready
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tracey Tee of Moms on Mushrooms returns in Episode 32 for a wide-ranging conversation about the most cosmically charged moment in recent memory and wh...
31. The Sacred Work of Nurses in Psychedelic Care
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 31 explores the sacred role of nursing in psychedelic-assisted therapy with Wendy Marussich, co-founder of the Organization of Psychedelic and...
30. Psychedelic Journalist, Harm Reduction Activist, Community Builder
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 30, Psychedelic Divas welcomes Annie Harrison, a pioneering journalist, harm-reduction advocate, and founder of the Women's Visionary Congr...
29. Psylocibin Politics in New Mexico
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 29 features New Mexico State Representative Andrea Romero (House District 46) in a hopeful conversation about psychedelics, policy, and comm...
28. Honoring the Sacred, Psychedelic Goddess
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 28 welcomes Cassidy Rosenblum, founder and editor-in-chief of Thunder Perfect Mind magazine, for a deep conversation about the intersection of...
27. Moms on Mushrooms: Breaking the Stigma
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm your host, Carla Detchon, and in episode 27 of Psychedelic Divas, I welcome Tracey Tee, founder of Moms on Mushrooms, for a candid conversation ab...
26. How to Connect with Your Guides
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In past episodes, I've often mentioned accessing information in psychedelic sessions from my spirit guides. But what does that really mean? I'm your h...
25. A Trip Through Psychedelic History
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 25 with Marsha Rosenbaum, PhD, is a journey back through the psychedelic time machine. Marsha started her medicine journey back in the 1970s, ...
24. Sacred Lessons from the Psychedelic Underground
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Diva listeners—this episode does contain descriptions of suicide and overdosing. If this would be difficult or challenging for you to hear, plea...
23. Ethics: The Moral Compass of Psychedelic Work
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Diva listeners—this episode does discuss a sexual abuse story. If this would be difficult or challenging for you to hear, please take care of yo...
22. I Told My 95-Year-Old Mom I Do Psychedelics
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For over a year, I've been creating Psychedelic Divas quietly, without fanfare or a lot of promotion. I told myself I was doing the work my guides h...
21. Psychedelic Advocacy for Liberation and Racial Justice
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heads up—this episode does discuss street violence and sexual abuse in context of our criminal justice system. If this would be difficult or challen...
20. The Current State of Psychedelics: An Insider's Perspective
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are celebrating the one-year anniversary of the podcast with a cornerstone of the psychedelic renaissance: Amy Emerson. Amy is a respected leader ...
19. Exploring End of Life with Psilocybin
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Diva listeners—this episode marks our one-year anniversary! Thank you all so much for being part of that and for all your support and kind words...
18. What the Heck is a Psychedelic Container?
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 18, we break down the various elements that make up a psychedelic container: The overall physical, emotional and energetic structure that h...
17. Psychedelics 101: Healing, Integration, and Inner Transformation
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, I'm sharing a conversation that originally aired on Modern Latina in Midlife with Sonia Flores, who invited me on for an ope...
16. A Healing Journey from Trauma to Transcendence
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 16, we go deep with Coltrane Lord. Coltrane is a psychedelic integration specialist, artist, and healer. We trace Coltrane's personal journ...
15. Seeding Consciousness with Tricia Eastman
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ancestral wisdom meets psychedelic healing with this week's guest on Psychedelic Divas. In episode 15, I interview Tricia Eastman, a medicine woman...
14. Building a New Foundation on the Shulgin Legacy
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 14 of Psychedelic Divas, my guest is Wendy Tucker, daughter of psychedelic pioneer Ann Shulgin, who was married to ground-breaking psychede...
13. Honoring the Legacy of Ralph Metzner
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview a dear psychedelic sister, Cathy Coleman, who was married to my teacher, Ralph Metzner for 31 years. Cathy is the author ...
12. Let's Talk Core Wounds!
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the concept of "core wounds"—those deep psychological injuries formed in early childhood that shape our self-beliefs ...
11. Unlocking the Hero's Journey with Psychedelics
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mareesa Stertz, visionary filmmaker, storyteller, and co-founder of Lucid News and the Global Psychedelic Society, shares her transformative journey w...
10. How Cool—I'm on Somebody Else's Show!
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My dear friend, Alan Levin, interviewed me for his podcast Crossing the Boundary. I first met Alan in a Ralph Metzner circle, and we have been dear fr...
9. Transforming Addiction with Microdosing
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Danielle Nova, co-founder of Flow State and the Microdosing Facilitator Training, shares her personal story of overcoming a 15-year a...
8. The Seat of the Guide
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode of Psychedelic Divas is Valeria McCarroll, PhD, LMFT, a psychedelic educator, writer, and speaker who teaches courses on psy...
7. What's It Like to Trip in a MRI?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's it like to trip in a MRI? That question would send most people running for the emergency exits, but not this week's guest Executive Coach, Auth...
6. Live (Sort of) From Santa Cruz!
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm your host, Carla Detchon, and this episode is a little different in that it's a live talk I gave at Psychedelic First Friday, a monthly event host...
5. Sex, Drugs & Consciousness with Britta Love
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Advisory: There is a brief, non-graphic mention of sexual harm/assault contained in this podcast. We are exploring the depths in this episode. Yo...
4. From Menstruation to Menopause - Psychedelic Women's Health with Melissa Whippo
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the role psychedelics, especially ketamine, can play in women's health from menstruation to menopause. Psychotherapist Mel...
3. When The Medicine Says No
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into the recent developments in the psychedelic world, exploring the FDA advisory panel's surprising vote against the use of...
2. How Guided Psychedelic Journeys Changed My Life with Sheri Salata
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's a nice girl from the Midwest doing with an underground psychedelic guide? (Thanks for the inspiration, Michael Pollan!) The good, the bad and ...
1. Confessions of a Psychedelic Diva
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode of Psychedelic Divas, Carla Detchon speaks to the painful two-year process behind the creation of Psychedelic Divas. Follow ...
Welcome to Psychedelic Divas
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Psychedelic Divas where we demystify the world of psychedelics through the wisdom of the divine feminine. In each episode you'll hear from ...