Exploring Psychedelic Therapy: Denise Rue on Healing and Transformation

Send us a textIn this episode of "Greetings from the Garden State," host Mike Ham sits down with Denise Rue, founder of the New Jersey Psychedelic Therapy Association and a licensed clinical social worker. Denise shares her fascinating journey from being a speech-language pathologist and poet to becoming a leading advocate for psychedelic therapy. She discusses her transformative experiences with psilocybin in Jamaica and the profound impact it had on her life and career. Denise also delves into the current legislative efforts to legalize psilocybin therapy in New Jersey, highlighting the potential benefits for mental health treatment. This episode offers a deep dive into the world of psychedelic therapy, breaking down misconceptions and exploring its therapeutic potential.https://njpta.net/Music: "Ride" by Jackson Pinesjacksonpines.comThank you to our sponsors:New Jersey Lottery: njlottery.comMake Cool Sh*t: makecoolshit.coAlbert & Whitney CPAs:  awcpasllc.comMayo Performing Arts Center: mayoarts.org/events-calendarContact the show: mike@greetingsfromthegardenstate.com00:00:23: Introduction and Welcome00:01:14: Denise's Background and Connection to Bill Anthes00:02:00: Denise's Journey from California to New Jersey00:02:33: Educational Background and Career Path00:04:06: Transition from Poetry to Hypnosis00:07:23: Working with Trauma and Mental Health00:10:29: First Psilocybin Experience in Jamaica00:12:15: Description of a Psilocybin Retreat00:15:01: Impact of Psilocybin on Denise's Career00:17:26: The Healing Potential of Psilocybin00:19:46: Denise's Role in Jamaica and Return to New Jersey00:22:38: Founding the New Jersey Psychedelic Therapy Association00:24:57: Advocacy and Education Efforts00:26:16: Details of the Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services Act00:33:12: Importance of Integration in Psychedelic Therapy00:36:03: Legislative Process and Future Steps00:38:29: Testifying Before the Senate00:41:26: Shifting Paradigms in Mental Health Treatment00:44:46: Resources for Learning More About Psilocybin00:47:05: Final Thoughts on Mental Health and Inner Life Support the show