Psychedelic Conversations | Adam Miezio (Part 2) - Psychedelic Education #159
Sun Feb 08 2026
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!
Episode 159:In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we welcome back writer and researcher Adam Miezio for a wide-ranging and timely discussion. Together, we explore whether the psychedelic renaissance is slowing down or simply maturing, reflecting on shifts away from overconsumption toward deeper integration and education. We discuss the legacy of psychedelic elders, the importance of archives, and the balance between individual and collective healing. We also dive into the evolving landscape of conferences like Psychedelic Science, censorship on social media, LinkedIn’s unique role in the space, decentralization, and the need to democratize access through global events. Finally, we examine AI’s growing influence, its risks, and the psychological parallels between cult dynamics and emerging technologies. Join us as we reflect on education, discernment, and why connection truly is the medicine.
Our previous conversation:https://youtu.be/uqsoJyzmym0?si=OKZ_c6KPNdBrs4a0
About Adam:Adam Miezio is a writer in the psychedelics field. Born in Chicago, he received his master’s degree from Northeastern Illinois University, completing a thesis about the Heaven’s Gate cult. He enjoys writing about mental health, psychedelics, psychology, shamanism and fringe ideas on the fuzzy periphery of consciousness. He now resides in Oaxaca, Mexico, and enjoys learning about Indigenous cultures, hiking in national parks and exploring ancient ruins. He believes a good street taco with salsa verde and a Victoria is a peak experience.
Connect with Adam:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammiezioSubstack: https://adammiezio.substack.com/
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Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness.
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Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations
This show is for information purposes only,and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice.
About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being.
Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner
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Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 159:In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we welcome back writer and researcher Adam Miezio for a wide-ranging and timely discussion. Together, we explore whether the psychedelic renaissance is slowing down or simply maturing, reflecting on shifts away from overconsumption toward deeper integration and education. We discuss the legacy of psychedelic elders, the importance of archives, and the balance between individual and collective healing. We also dive into the evolving landscape of conferences like Psychedelic Science, censorship on social media, LinkedIn’s unique role in the space, decentralization, and the need to democratize access through global events. Finally, we examine AI’s growing influence, its risks, and the psychological parallels between cult dynamics and emerging technologies. Join us as we reflect on education, discernment, and why connection truly is the medicine. Our previous conversation:https://youtu.be/uqsoJyzmym0?si=OKZ_c6KPNdBrs4a0 About Adam:Adam Miezio is a writer in the psychedelics field. Born in Chicago, he received his master’s degree from Northeastern Illinois University, completing a thesis about the Heaven’s Gate cult. He enjoys writing about mental health, psychedelics, psychology, shamanism and fringe ideas on the fuzzy periphery of consciousness. He now resides in Oaxaca, Mexico, and enjoys learning about Indigenous cultures, hiking in national parks and exploring ancient ruins. He believes a good street taco with salsa verde and a Victoria is a peak experience. Connect with Adam:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammiezioSubstack: https://adammiezio.substack.com/ Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only,and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being. Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #AdamMiezio #PsychedelicPodcast