Ep. 70 | Jennifer Chesak: The Psilocybin Handbook for Women, PART 3

Psychedelics, Sexual Consent, & Boundaries

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PART 3 of 3 with guest Jennifer Chesak, author of the recently published The Psilocybin Handbook for Women.

In this episode, host April Pride engages in an enlightening conversation with Jennifer Chesak about the intricacies of sex, consent, and boundaries. In this final episode of our series, listeners can explore these sensitive topics in a safe and informative space.

After listening to this episode, you'll have a better understanding of:

Sexual abuse in some psychedelic communities was reported by NY Magazine podcast Cover Story “Power Trip.”
Nuances of consent while in an altered state
How to communicate boundaries effectively before ingesting psilocybin - and all mind-altering modalities - and the importance of enthusiastic and ongoing agreement.
Gain insights into navigating challenging discussions around sex and boundaries with partners, fostering mutual understanding and growth.
Discover how increasing your knowledge about sexual health, consent, and boundaries can increase confidence, better decision-making, and more fulfilling relationships.

EPISODE GUESTS & RESOURCES + TRANSCRIPT BELOW.

Jennifer Chesak is an award-winning freelance science and medical journalist, editor, and fact-checker based in Nashville, Tennessee. Her work has appeared in Washington Post, Prevention, Verywell, Healthline, Health, Greatist, Real Simple, Better Homes and Gardens, The Daily Beast, Sleep.com, B*tch, and more. Her coverage focuses on chronic health issues, medical rights, healthcare, harm reduction, and the scientific evidence around health and wellness trends, including cannabis and psychedelics.
Jennifer earned her master of science in Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill. She currently teaches copyediting, technical writing, and media studies in the publishing program at Belmont University, leads various workshops at the literary nonprofit The Porch, and serves as the managing editor for the literary magazine SHIFT. In her free time, Jennifer, who is originally from North Dakota, can be found covered in mud out on a trail run or in her garden.
Purchase The Psilocybin Handbook for Women here
Producer & Host: April Pride