Webdelics Podcast

Psychedelics & the Education System: "Having Honest Conversations” with Cory Firth

Episode Notes

Children are our most prized asset and the cornerstone of the future. But when it comes to educating and preparing them for what lies ahead, the methods currently in place are yielding less than favorable results. This is especially true in the cases of children who are dealing with mental health and wellness challenges. Therapy and psychology are helpful, but in some cases, the child needs more, in the way of treatments and leadership.

My guest today is Cory Firth, a man who is fully aware of our current system’s failings but hopeful about what the future holds. He’s the Founder and CEO of Neuma, an organization dedicated to social wellness based in Canada. He’s also a staunch advocate for exploring the many ways plant-based medicine can help society as a whole.

Today I’ll chat with Cory about the challenges he faced growing up with depression, his thoughts on the state of psychedelics and healing, and the potential of plant medicine to change our world for the better!

In This Episode

(6:00) – Scott begins the conversation about children, education, and the benefits of psychedelics.
(8:20) – Cory explains why plant medicine and children matter so much to him.
(8:40) – Serotonin deficiency is one of the reasons Cory is more susceptible to suicide and other harmful actions.
(9:35) – From a young age, Cory battled depression and suicide ideation.
(10:00) – The war on drugs and how it impacted his approach to treatment is discussed.
(12:28) – Cory reveals his first encounter with marijuana.
(15:00) – Scott reflects on the fallacies of the propaganda surrounding the war on drugs.
(17:57) – All drugs aren’t bad and Cory shares how this message can be communicated to the younger generation.
(18:39) – Psychedelics are the most studied, but least understood drug category.
(20:58) – Cory encourages transparency in pharmaceuticals and drug composition.
(21:20) – Every single element of the human condition cannot be classified as a disease.
(22:54) – We only talk about the bad parts of drugs.
(26:00) – Scott says every condition might not be treated with medicine.
(28:14) – Plant medicine as a doorway to peak performance.
(30:02) – Cory outlines the four categories every individual falls within.
(32:30) – There’s so much more than therapy and spirituality can be an area that adds value.
(36:46) – Cory promotes a more personalized style of learning for our school system.
(37:50) – Change and getting better are all about willingness to have dialogue.
(41:58) – Cory encourages allowing parents to be a part of the learning experience.
(45:28) – The risk of downplaying the risk.
(47:30) – How Cory sees 2030.
(48:38) – A comprehensive approach is needed but things like breathwork can be options.

Our Guest

Cory Firth is a human-impact community builder, communications entrepreneur, and plant medicine advocate. He has spent the last five years building communities in the mental health and wellness space. After a 20-year battle with depression, Cory has committed himself to a vision where the stigmatization of mental health and wellness is replaced with compassion, transformation, and community connection. His goal is to create a world where people work together to reunite with our innate abilities to heal, overcome, create, and actualize our full potential.

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