23. Ethics: The Moral Compass of Psychedelic Work

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In Episode 23 of Psychedelic Divas, we explore the critical role of ethics in psychedelics with Dr. Sandra Dreisbach—an ethicist, educator, and leader in the psychedelic community. As a former bioethics professor, tech industry veteran, and founder of EPIC (Ethical Psychedelic International Community), Sandra’s unique perspective is grounded in real-life experience.

In this episode:

• Sandra shares her journey from philosophy and bioethics to becoming a leading voice in psychedelic ethics.
• The importance of ethics in the psychedelic space, and why “living well” is at the heart of ethical practice.
• The challenges of introducing ethical standards in underground and unregulated psychedelic communities.
• How power dynamics, vulnerability, and the “shadow” side of psychedelic work require careful navigation and open conversation.
• Real-world ethical dilemmas and stories from Sandra’s work with EPIC, including issues of consent, integration, and community accountability.
• The creation and value of open resources like the Psychedelic Practitioner Code of Conduct and Psychedelic Safety Flags.

Learn More About Dr. Sandra Dreisbach

Website: SandraDreisbach.com Podcast: Psychedelic Source YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PsychedelicEthics EPIC Resources: https://www.epicpsychedelic.com/resources

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