Toad Talks: Conservation and Ecology of the Sonoran Desert Toad in the USA Monsoon 2025
Toad Talk Series presented by the Church of the Sacred Synthesis. 5 Episodes during the Monsoon of 2025 in Southeastern, AZ around Tucson.
Category: Drug War
Meet Ian Benouis a West Point Graduate, Former U.S. Army Officer, Black Hawk Pilot, Intellectual Property Attorney & American Muslim Activist. In this wide ranging interview we cover everything from fighting to reduce veteran suicides, self forgiveness, building bridges between communities, the movement to legalize natural medicines to treat PTSD, the various types of trauma that impact human beings, and how Ian’s understanding of Islam encourages him to grow as a person and help others.
This conversation explores various aspects of cannabis culture, psychedelic experiences, and conservation efforts. The speakers discuss their experiences at the Terpene Ball, the cannabis scene in Tennessee, and the Enigma Gathering. They delve into the importance of conservation for toads, the debate between synthetic and natural psychedelics, and the role of love and responsibility in these experiences. The conversation also touches on the energetic imprint of medicines and the future of psychedelics, emphasizing the need for personal connection and understanding in the use of these substances.
In this conversation, Mitch Schultz and Ian Benouis explore the transformative power of plant medicines, particularly in the context of healing trauma experienced by veterans. They discuss their personal journeys with psychedelics, the importance of community and support in the healing process, and the potential for these medicines to help individuals reconnect with their true selves. The conversation emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to healing that integrates both traditional and modern practices, and the role of veterans in leading this change in society.
In a discussion about Psilomethoxin, Gabe, Ben, Ian and Ryan explore its unique properties, effects compared to traditional psychedelics, and potential benefits for veterans. They emphasize community drug development for accessible healing, the evolving psychedelic industry, and the impact of patents on substance availability. Psilomethoxin serves as both an on-ramp and off-ramp for psychedelic experiences.
keywords veteran trauma, psychedelics, healing, mental health, psilomethoxin, gut health, PTSD, natural medicine, community support, citizen science hashtags#psilomethoxin#sacredsynthesis#toadshrooms#bufoboomers#churchofpsilomethoxin#toadally#hikrodosing#psilotoad#toadstool#🐸🍄 summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the profound impact of veteran trauma and the potential healing properties of psychedelics, particularly psilomethoxin. They explore personal stories of trauma, the importance of gut health, and the mental health […]
In the inaugural episode of the Tryptamine Cowboy Chronicles, hosts Ian Benouis, Gabe Hardy, and Ben Moore discuss the Church of the Sacred Synthesis’ mission focused on the healing properties of psychedelics, particularly Psilomethoxin. They highlight the importance of community in accessing these substances and address legal challenges around psychedelic therapies. The hosts share personal experiences, emphasizing the potential of Psilomethoxin for treating PTSD, especially among veterans. They aim to create a pre-order model to bring Psilomethoxin to market as an over-the-counter supplement. Emphasizing transparency and community involvement, the episode encourages listeners to learn and participate in this healing journey.
Morris previously tested samples of the drug sent to him by the church in May 2022. Like Usona, he did not detect psilomethoxin but instead found trace amounts of psilocin before conducting another test in December of that year. On that occasion, he only detected ketamine, suggesting the church may have mishandled their sacrament. “I detected not even trace psilocin, but exclusively ketamine,” he says. Church leaders told Morris that they believe his tests failed to detect psilomethoxin because he used methanol for the extraction instead of water. “They said it’s not soluble in methanol,” Morris says. “That seems very unlikely.”
America loses an average of 22 Vets a day to suicide. PTSD is often treated with a myriad of pills. While many states have legalized medical marijuana, the federal government has not, so the V.A. can’t recommend it. This episode of Weediquette first aired on VICE TV in 2016.
looking for something to provide a feeling akin to the luscious afterglow of an intense 5-MeO-DMT trip directed a friend to feed water laced with arguably the most potent psychedelic to magic mushrooms as they grew. If the group was lucky, the process would produce psilomethoxin, a psychedelic discovered in 1965 by experimental chemists in Paris but never preserved.
Ian Benouis 