{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change","title":"Alcohol Awareness Month: Psilocybin Therapy with Ben Kramer","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2817,"description":"\nIn this special Alcohol Awareness Month episode, Molly Watts sits down with Ben Kramer, a licensed psilocybin facilitator and educator in Oregon. As the state pioneers legal psilocybin services, this insightful conversation unpacks how this once-taboo compound is emerging as a powerful therapeutic option for mental health and substance use struggles. Ben, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and former firefighter, shares his personal and professional journey to becoming a facilitator and advocate for psychedelic-assisted therapy.\n\nWhat You'll Learn:\nWhat psilocybin is and how it's being used legally and safely in Oregon\nBen’s personal experience with psilocybin and how it changed his life\nThe critical role of preparation and integration in therapeutic psilocybin use\nHow psilocybin can support individuals dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, and substance misuse\nThe growing movement toward alternative, science-based mental health treatments\nHow psilocybin experiences are structured legally, ethically, and professionally\nThe challenges and opportunities of working in a newly legalized, uncharted therapeutic field\nWhy This Episode Matters\nAlcohol Minimalist is rooted in using science and compassion to help listeners develop a peaceful relationship with alcohol. This conversation offers a fresh, thought-provoking perspective on healing and transformation, especially for those who’ve tried conventional tools without success. Whether you're curious about psilocybin or skeptical, this episode offers a grounded, informative discussion worth hearing.\nResources Mentioned:\nOregon Psilocybin Services\nClinical Cognitive Facilitator Training\nUphold Our Troops (scholarship organization for veterans)\nConnect with Ben:\nwww.fungimentalpdx.com\n\nConnect with Molly:\nWebsite: www.mollywatts.com\nFacebook Group: Alcohol Minimalists: Change Your Drinking Habits\nLow risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:\nHealthy men under 65:\nNo more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zu3PtA3XzNKb2qSH95OKvfAaoixqds182Hao41kpkws/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZjY5/NjVmY2Y2MGQ0NmMx/NGNiMzdiZGY0OTMz/OWQzMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}