About this episode

Abbie Rosner discusses the potential of psychedelics to enhance the aging experience and promote personal transformation among older adults.

What if aging could become a time of deeper meaning, connection, and personal transformation? Writer and baby boomer Abbie Rosner explores that possibility in her new book, Psychedelics and the Counterculture of Aging. Drawing on hundreds of clinical studies, authentic stories, and an overview of safe practices and the evolving legal landscape, she examines how psychedelics are being used to support the psychospiritual journey of becoming an elder. Abbie emphasizes that maturity matters: yesterday's risk-taking has evolved into today's thoughtful, intentional exploration. She invites us to consider whether a growing movement of conscious elders—committed to connection, compassion, healing, and purpose—might reshape how we think about aging. Whether you're curious, skeptical, or simply interested in new perspectives on aging, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at one of the most unexpected developments in later life. Connect with Abbie Book: Psychedelics and the Counterculture of Aging (Park Street Press. July 2026) Website: https://www.abbierosner.com The ELDEREVOLUTION Newsletter on Psychedelics in Older Life. https://abbierosner.substack.com Women Over 70 Welcomes our…

Topics covered

• psychedelics
• aging
• personal transformation
• connection
• elderhood
• mental health

Keywords

• psychedelics
• aging
• personal growth
• elderly
• mental health
• connection
• transformation

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