#28 East Forest: Music for Mushrooms

Welcome back to The Trip Report Podcast, a production of Beckley Waves, a Psychedelic Venture Studio.Today, we are speaking with East Forest, the renowned musician, producer, and ceremony guide, who is best known for his songs and soundtracks specifically created for psychedelic journeys.He recently completed a feature narrative documentary called Music for Mushrooms, which aims to inspire people to do inner work and highlight its importance in their lives.His journey into the intersection of music and psychedelics began over 15 years ago. His work started with small, private mushroom ceremonies and has since evolved into more significant public events and retreats.His music is known for its ability to guide listeners through their own inner journeys, creating a safe and inspiring space for exploration and healing.In this episode, we discuss:* The making of his documentary Music for Mushrooms and its intention to inspire inner work.* The film's narrative backbone follows his efforts to expand his work into different modalities and bring it to a broader audience.* The importance of inner work and how his music supports and encourages this process.* His insights on the often underappreciated role of music in the psychedelic experience, both historically and in contemporary scientific research.* The current landscape of the psychedelic movement and its intersection with mainstream culture, legislation, and clinical practice.East Forest shares insights from his personal journey and professional experiences, offering valuable perspectives on the intersection of music, psychedelics, and inner work.And now, I bring you my conversation with East Forest.Listen to the episode on Substack, Spotify, Google or Apple.Credits:* Hosted by Zach Haigney * Produced by Zach Haigney, Erin Greenhouse, and Katelin Jabbari* Find us at thetripreport.com* Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube* Theme music by MANCHO Sounds, Mixed and Mastered by Rollin Weary This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thetripreport.com