S01E27 - Paul Stamets - Author & American Mycologist - Wonderland Miami Interviews

In this Wonderland Miami Interview, I speak with Paul Stamets, a mycologist, author, and advocate of psychedelics whose work has helped to popularize the use of psilocybin mushrooms for personal growth and healing. A recognized expert in mycology, Stamets has discovered and named numerous new species of psilocybin mushrooms. His work with fungi has entered the mainstream of popular culture, with references to his work appearing in television shows such as Star Trek: Discovery.

He has received numerous awards for his work with fungi, including the National Mycologist Award from the North American Mycological Association and the Gordon & Tina Wasson Award from the Mycological Society of America. In this interview, Stamets discusses his work with fungi and psychedelics, detailing how they can promote personal growth, heal trauma, and improve mental health.