Microdosing for the Second Stage of Life with Cesar Marin, Lauren Alderfer & Heather Lee
Is it ever too late to begin a healing journey or to deepen your connection to yourself and the world around you? In this episode, we explore microdosing and psychedelic-assisted healing for the “second stage” of life, particularly for those over 50. Featuring Cesar Marin, Lauren Alderfer, Ph.D., and Heather A. Lee, LCSW, this conversation unpacks how these practices may support emotional resilience, cognitive clarity, and spiritual connection.
Our guests share their personal journeys—from cancer recovery to caregiving for a spouse with Alzheimer’s—and explain how microdosing, when approached intentionally and ethically, can complement meditation, therapy, and personal growth. We also discuss common motivations for starting, considerations for those on pharmaceutical medications, the individualized nature of this work, and how earth medicines may help people navigate major life transitions, caregiving, illness, or existential uncertainty.
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What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:
Why people over 50 explore microdosing.
The role of mindfulness in psychedelic work.
How microdosing may support cognitive clarity.
Common motivations for starting later in life.
Healing stories from cancer and caregiving.
How earth medicines foster connection.
Considerations if taking pharmaceutical medications.
The difference between micro and higher-dose journeys.
Why microdosing is highly individualized.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“It is never too late to start this work or this journey.” - Kayse Gehret
“Psilocybin is safer than anything in your bar or medicine cabinet.” - Heather Lee
“The more you can live in the present, the better your life is going to be.” - Cesar Marin
Resources:
The Psilocybin Sessions by Heather Lee
