In the 1990s, the ritual expanded. The raves of Los Angeles and New York became temples of sound, where house music’s rhythm enveloped vast gatherings of seekers. These were not casual assemblies; they were ecstatic celebrations of unity, each dancer a participant in a grand communion. The introduction of MDMA—known colloquially as "Ecstasy"—added another layer to the experience.

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Stephanie Karzon Abrams, a neuropharmacologist and founding advisor of Beyond Consulting.

In this powerful and mind-expanding episode, BigMike sits down with Stephanie Karzon Abrams, a neuropharmacologist and leading voice in the psychedelic therapy movement. Together, they dive deep into the science, personal experiences, and emerging future of psychedelics in medicine, therapy, and consciousness.