Psilocybin
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Psilocybin is a naturally occurring tryptamine alkaloid and psychoactive compound found in more than 200 species of mushrooms. It produces hallucinogenic and serotonergic effects and is being investigated as a potential treatment for psychiatric disorders, but it is not a conventional branded product and its legal status varies by jurisdiction.
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Mentions of Psilocybin per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, across the podcasts PodLume Trends follows.
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| Day | Share (7-day) | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27 | 0.03‰ | 1 |
| Sep 17 | 0.06‰ | 2 |
| Sep 18 | 0.14‰ | 3 |
| Sep 23 | 0.16‰ | 1 |
| Sep 28 | 0.08‰ | 2 |
| Oct 2 | 0.08‰ | 1 |
| Oct 6 | 0.05‰ | 1 |
What experts have said about Psilocybin
3 statements · 3 positive
Open-label psilocybin studies report improvement in roughly half to two-thirds of participants.
“it's closer to half to 2/3 of people end up getting better depending upon their level of treatment.”
Open the episode · Essentials: Psychedelics & Neurostimulation for Brain Rewiring | Dr. Nolan WilliamsListen at 20:09
Blinded psilocybin trials report improvement in approximately one-third of participants.
“In the blinded trials, it was more like a third or so of people.”
Open the episode · Essentials: Psychedelics & Neurostimulation for Brain Rewiring | Dr. Nolan WilliamsListen at 20:14
Psilocybin should be considered optional therapy for bereavement.
“I thought it should be a therapy, an optional therapy, you know, that. That could be something that you give people to help them through that.”
Open the episode · #2506 - Michelle ThallerListen at 2:18:52
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Episodes
8 episodes featuring Psilocybin, newest first
- Oct 6, 2026
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Pollan asks whether the brain creates consciousnessHuberman Lab EssentialsSep 28, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026
Scheffler and Davis explain the pressure behind sports’ biggest momentsPardon My TakeSep 23, 2026 - Sep 18, 2026
Australia’s psychedelic breakthrough offers advocates a regulatory playbookThe Tim Ferriss ShowSep 18, 2026