Welcome back to Webdelics! In this deeply honest and enlightening episode, host Scott Mason sits down with advocate and educator Mikaela De La Myco for a conversation that bravely explores the intersection between psilocybin, sacred earth medicines, and healing from sexual assault. Together, they dive into the profound ways psychedelics can support survivors, highlight the vital importance of community and survivor-centric safety measures, and candidly discuss the risks and red flags in today’s rapidly expanding psychedelic landscape. Mikaela De La Myco shares both lived experience and expert insight, weaving together personal stories, ancestral wisdom, and findings from her pioneering research with mothers, families, and survivors. The episode is rich with practical advice—everything from how to assess facilitators and build personal agency before and during ceremony, to the importance of indigenous protocols, trust, and the healing power of relationship with the natural world. Whether you’re a survivor, a practitioner, or simply interested in the intersection of psychedelics and trauma healing, this episode sheds light on crucial, often under-discussed issues in the psychedelic space. Tune in for an empowering, transparent dialogue that centers compassion, safety, and the transformative potential of both plant medicines and human connection. 00:00 Psilocybin & Sexual Assault Healing 10:02 Animist Perspective on Divinity 14:50 Impact of Abuse on Agency 20:13 Serotonin's Role in Trauma Healing 23:10 Psilocybin, Healing, and Survivor Safety 33:06 Psychedelic Support: Safety Frameworks 36:36 Healing Advocacy in Psychedelic Therapy 43:32 Learning Consent from Sex Workers 48:14 Rose: Soft Yet Strong Medicine 52:27 Choice and Safety in Care 58:30 Reimagining Healing and Partnerships 01:05:35 Partnership Over Dominator Model 01:10:49 Questioning Ancient Philosophies on Women 01:14:33 Spirit Woman's Healing Orations 01:22:07 Reconnecting Through Ancestral Roots 01:25:17 Pregnancy, Psychedelics, and Sacred Wisdom 01:32:26 Psilocybin's Impact on Mothers 01:35:12 Psilocybin, Pregnancy, and Child Outcomes 01:44:39 Healing Advocacy Through Herbal Care 01:46:38 Psychedelic Insights by Michaela