Discussing the connective role of psychedelic societies, Colin Pugh describes how using psychedelics can help soften the heart. In this episode, Madison and Colin Pugh dive into these topics: Patience and compassion stemming from an MDMA trip Psychedelics as a path to softening the heart The potential of psychedelics to help with mental health Colin’s involvement with the Brooklyn Psychedelic Society Community based healing and a space for psychedelic magical thinking The western emphasis on individuality versus community Cooperative models and democratic governance within a psychedelic society Religion, spirituality, and coming together with different beliefs An exploration of what the psychedelic ethos really is About Colin Pugh: Colin Pugh has been organizing with Brooklyn Psychedelic Society since 2015 and leading it since 2016. He studied criminal justice and philosophy at Northeastern University in Boston. Colin has been a product manager, tech support specialist, coach, and consultant before focusing on psychedelics, community organizing, and advocacy. He became an advocate for psychedelics in 2014 after having a powerful healing experience from MDMA shortly after losing a close friend to suicide. His other interests include performing comedy, dancing, music, cooking, reading, the future of religion, and trying to help bring about a better world in the shell of the old. He lives in Bed-Stuy in Brooklyn, NY. Keep up with Colin HERE “This is part of the work we’re doing now, what role do psychedelic societies play? My vision is that they’re forming the backbone of what I see as a community-based movement that prioritizes community healing and connection as not just the more equitable, but, the more optimal container for these experiences.” – Colin Pugh ================ (Youtube Video Title) - https://youtu.be/I4uLDN7ShWs Madison Margolin – Set and Setting – Ep. 38 – Psychedelic Societies with Colin Pugh - https://beherenownetwork.com/(insert slug) ================ Make sure not to miss a single video podcast from Be Here Now Network! Click here to Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1lvEoC5PZWm-MzgUfJQfg Follow Be Here Now Network: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeHereNowNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/beherenownet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beherenownetwork ================ Be Here Now Network Podcasts, Courses, and Articles to help you live a Life in Balance. Heart-Centered wisdom from Ram Dass, Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das + many more! Get a Free Guided Meditation from Sharon Salzberg when you first sign up at: https://beherenownetwork.com/