A Pharmacist's Insight into Transformation and Well-Being with Ben Malcolm
Discover a unique journey from clinical psychiatric pharmacist to The Spirit Pharmacist with our guest, Ben Malcolm. In this episode, Ben shares the underappreciation of pharmacists in healthcare and explores ways they can play a more substantial role in the medical industry. We'll also discuss the practicalities of running a sustainable and independent business and gain a grounded understanding of psychedelic therapy, dosage nuances, and the impact of set and setting in microdosing.
Ben challenges conventional drug perspectives by asserting that there are no inherently bad drugs, only misuses. You'll learn the pragmatic aspects of embracing microdosing and the value of leaning into discomfort with plant medicine. Listen in for a down-to-earth exploration of the intersection between science and psychedelics.
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What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:
How Ben went from scientific training to becoming the Spirit Pharmacist.
Why Ben believes there are no bad drugs, just bad ways to use them.
How pharmacists can be more utilized in the medical industry.
How Ben has set his business up to be sustainable and independent.
The importance of having the right set and setting for microdosing.
The aspects of healing that are undeniable when it comes to psychedelics and microdosing.
The benefit of leaning into the unpleasant sensations when using plant medicine.
Why you don’t need to have a high dose to feel the benefits.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“Pharmacists are one of the most underutilized and underappreciated healthcare professionals.” - Ben Malcolm
“The difference between medicine and poison is dose.” - Ben Malcolm
“The set and setting of [plant medicine] really matters.” - Ben Malcolm
