Podcast: Dua Lipa And The 'High Priestess Of LSD' Discuss Psychedelics

By Lucía Tedesco via El Planteo

Dua Lipa is widely recognized for her chart-topping music and electrifying live performances. However, her podcast “Dua Lipa At Your Service” reveals another side of the artist as she delves into diverse and sometimes controversial topics, including the world of psychedelics.

In a recent episode, the English singer engages in a conversation with Amanda Feilding, a researcher and advocate for psychedelics, often referred to as the “High Priestess of LSD.” This dialogue sheds light on Feilding’s work with these substances and highlights a cultural shift in their perception and usage.

Feilding, who has spent over six decades researching the impact of psychedelics on the human mind through the Beckley Foundation, shared her journey. From a very young age, she was fascinated by consciousness and mystical experiences, and was actually introduced to psychedelics at a very young age.

Dua Lipa Broadens The Reach of Psychedelics

Despite progress, psychedelics are still often demonized and viewed as dangerous. However, Feilding emphasized the recent positive changes, pointing out that these substances could prove to be powerful tools for treating depression and anxiety.

What's more, there's a growing movement toward decriminalization and legalization. And, as the researcher remarked, America is leading the way in regulating these substances, with states like Oregon having legalized the therapeutic use of psilocybin.

Feilding envisions a future where psychedelics are safely used and regulated to improve mental health and overall well-being. In fact, she finds it fascinating to see how someone as influential as Dua Lipa can help shift the narrative about these substances.

Check out the entire episode on Spotify or your platform of choice.

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