This week, I’m joined by nurse practitioner Margaret Decker for a conversation about the role of love and community in modern medicine. We talk about what it means to show up for people—not just as professionals, but as humans—especially in moments of illness, aging, and death. We explore how belief, religion, and ideology intersect with science in clinical settings, and how the fear of liability can quietly distort what care is meant to be. Margaret shares how she approaches her work as something more than a job—as a kind of communal presence that extends beyond any single patient interaction.

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This week, we’re joined by Betsy Capes—founder of Capes Coaching and a powerhouse guide for artists, creatives, and performers looking to build sustainable careers in an unpredictable industry. Betsy shares her wealth of wisdom on how to thrive in a high-risk, high-reward profession, touching on the pressures of hustle culture and social media that often feel at odds with the artistic spirit. This conversation is full of real talk about what it means to live a creative life today—whether you're all-in on your craft or nurturing it alongside another path. Tune in for grounded insights, practical strategies, and a powerful reminder that your creative work matters.

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Today’s episode features my illuminating conversation with Jason Gold, personal coach and psychedelics expert. We explore the therapeutic potential of psilocybin—not just as a healing modality, but as a meaningful alternative to more addictive recreational substances like cannabis and alcohol. Jason offers grounded wisdom on the importance of integration, intention, and nervous system regulation, emphasizing how set and setting shape our experiences.

We also dive into the misunderstood value of a “bad trip,” reframing it as an invitation to confront what’s rising to be healed. Jason shares his perspective on microdosing and gentler dosing as sustainable pathways to transformation, challenging the cultural overemphasis on macro doses. Our conversation also touches on ayahuasca, including Jason’s belief that this powerful plant medicine must “call” you—and that the real healing happens not during the ceremony, but in the long-term follow-through.

Whether you’re psychedelic-curious or well-traveled, this episode is a reminder that struggle, when approached with intention and support, can be a portal to profound growth.

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