The Psychedelic Skeptic Podcast

Because nothing is a cure for everything.

Psychedelics are generating enormous excitement as treatments for depression, PTSD, anxiety, addiction, and existential distress. The research is promising. The hype is enormous. And the gap between the two is where things get complicated.

The Psychedelic Skeptic is a podcast hosted by Dr. Anne Metz — a licensed professional counselor, psilocybin facilitator, and clinical faculty member — that takes a critical, evidence-based look at psychedelic therapy, drug policy, and the rapidly growing psychedelic industry. The show explores both the genuine therapeutic potential of psychedelics and the risks, ethical concerns, and unanswered questions that don't always make the headlines.

What the Show Covers

  • Psilocybin therapy under Colorado and Oregon's regulated programs

  • The science behind psychedelic-assisted therapy — what the research actually shows and where the gaps are

  • Risks and adverse effects, including HPPD, challenging experiences, and medication interactions

  • Drug policy reform, decriminalization, and the legacy of the War on Drugs

  • The business of psychedelics — venture capital, pharma, and the tension between access and profit

  • Ethical concerns in psychedelic therapy, including facilitator misconduct, consent, and power dynamics

  • Emerging state programs, including New Mexico's medical psilocybin framework

  • Personal stories from clients, clinicians, researchers, and advocates

About the Host

Dr. Anne Metz, PhD, LPC, is a licensed Natural Medicine Clinical Facilitator practicing at Numia Healing in Denver under Colorado's state-regulated psilocybin program. She is the director of Fluence Training's Natural Medicine program in Colorado, which trains licensed clinicians to practice psilocybin-assisted therapy within the state's regulatory framework. She is clinical faculty in the Counseling Department at Southern New Hampshire University and serves on New Mexico's Medical Psilocybin Services patient safety subcommittee. She is licensed in Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon, California, and Virginia.

Listen

The Psychedelic Skeptic is available wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.