On The Same Paige with Paige Leacey

About On The Same Paige with Paige Leacey

Hey, I'm Paige. I'm fascinated by the big questions about being human - how we think, why we change & what shapes our reality. I chat with scientists, philosophers, psychologists, spiritual practitioners, altered-state researchers & people with extraordinary lived experiences. We explore everything from consciousness, parapsychology, & psychedelics to spirituality, creativity, identity & the nature of reality. My goal isn't to tell you what to believe. It's to make more perspectives accessible so you can choose . If you're a curious but healthy skeptic who loves exploring big ideas, welcome!

Publisher

Paige Leacey

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jun 2021

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

67 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   E50. We Need to Rethink Trauma & Healing w. Dr. Rachel Yehuda

   What is trauma actually – the event itself, the way we respond to it, or the meaning it takes on in our lives? In this episode of On The Same Paige, Paige speaks with trauma researcher Dr. Rachel Yehuda about how trauma shapes the brain, body, memory and identity. Rachel explains why the word trauma is often used in different ways, how stress and trauma overlap, why people can respond so differently to the same event, and what complex trauma reveals about relationships, childhood and safety. Together, Paige and Rachel explore the biology of fear, the brain-body feedback loop, epigenetics, psychedelic therapy, MDMA-assisted therapy, ayahuasca experiences and why healing may depend on more than simply “fixing” the brain. They also discuss why trauma is not always something to erase, how difficult experiences can become part of a person’s autobiography, and why community, safety and relationship may be central to recovery. In this conversation: 💕 What trauma actually means from a clinical perspective 💕 Why “little T” and “big T” trauma can be difficult to define 💕 Why people respond differently to the same traumatic event 💕 Complex trauma, childhood experiences and relational wounds 💕 The relationship between the brain, body and fear response 💕 Why it can be hard to feel safe after trauma 💕 Paige’s ayahuasca experience and the idea of a “watershed” moment 💕 MDMA-assisted therapy, PTSD and eating disorder research 💕 Genetics, epigenetics and how environment shapes vulnerability 💕 How community, safety and relationships affect recovery 💕 Why psychedelics may bring up unexpected material during therapy Chapters: 0:00 - What actually counts as trauma? 1:38 - Why the word trauma has changed 4:25 - Why people respond differently to the same event 5:55 - Complex trauma and relational wounds 7:32 - The brain-body feedback loop 11:11 - Psychedelics and profound change 22:28 - Why healing is relational Dr. Rachel Yehuda is the Chemers Neustein Family Professor of Trauma and Resilience. Her research explores PTSD, stress, epigenetics, intergenerational trauma and psychedelic-assisted therapy. 🔗 Connect with Paige: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaigeLeacey Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sVFkvFcj3DW1wuVZuGd4U Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/on-the-same-paige-with-paige-leacey/id1573526370 Newsletter: https://paigeleacey.substack.com Instagram: @samepaige__ TikTok: @samepaige__ On The Same Paige explores psychedelics, consciousness, psychology, neuroscience and the edges of human experience through honest stories and deep conversations with people willing to question what we think we know about the mind. This conversation is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

2. 

   26 Sept 2026

   E49. Can Childbirth Feel Like a Psychedelic Experience?

   What if women naturally move through altered states – not only through psychedelics, but through movement, the menstrual cycle and childbirth? In this episode of On The Same Paige, Paige sits down with birth worker and women’s health educator Karissa Bollinger to explore the altered states that can emerge across the female experience. Karissa shares how severe PMDD symptoms, burnout and a frightening LSD experience led her to study hormones, psilocybin microdosing and the relationship between consciousness and the body. She explains why the luteal phase can sometimes feel like an altered state of its own – and how this work eventually changed the way she understood birth. Together, Paige and Karissa explore childbirth as a profound threshold experience involving identity, fear, surrender, embodiment and dramatically altered consciousness. ☕ Support conversations like this: https://buymeacoffee.com/paigeleacey In this conversation: 💕 How running, dancing and repetitive movement can alter consciousness 💕 Karissa’s difficult LSD experience and what it taught her about set and setting 💕 PMDD, intense luteal-phase emotions and feeling as though you are seeing an uncomfortable truth 💕 Karissa’s personal experience of using psilocybin microdosing while addressing her hormonal health 💕 Why the luteal phase can resemble a “good trip” or a “bad trip” 💕 The relationship between emotions, body awareness and the menstrual cycle 💕 Why childbirth can produce a profoundly altered state of consciousness 💕 Preparing the nervous system for the intensity and uncertainty of birth 💕 Using breath, pelvic-floor awareness and physical simulations to prepare for labour 💕 Sovereignty, fear and decision-making during birth 💕 Why rest and recovery matter both during labour and postpartum 💕 Birth, identity dissolution and the transition into motherhood 💕 Why attempting to eliminate fear may be less useful than learning how to experience it 💕 Reports of visions, ancestors and other unusual experiences during childbirth 💕 Surrendering the need to appear composed, polite or in control during birth This conversation explores Karissa’s personal experiences and professional framework. Research into psychedelics, female hormones and altered states during birth remains limited. This episode is not medical advice or a recommendation to use psilocybin. If you experience severe premenstrual symptoms, suicidal thoughts, depression during pregnancy or postpartum depression, please seek support from a qualified healthcare professional or an emergency service in your country. 🔗 Connect with Karissa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wavework.birthing/ 🔗 Connect with Paige: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaigeLeacey Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sVFkvFcj3DW1wuVZuGd4U Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/on-the-same-paige-with-paige-leacey/id1573526370 Newsletter: https://paigeleacey.substack.com Instagram: @samepaige__ TikTok: @samepaige__

3. 

   15 Sept 2026

   E48. DMT Experiences: Addiction, Entities & Reality

   Psychedelic educator, James W. Jesso, joins the show again to discuss the profound nature of a DMT experience and what it reveals about our reality. Paige and James revisit their shared interest in the edges of human experience, specifically focusing on the intersection of consciousness and plant medicine. They unpack the complexities of navigating these intense altered states, reflecting on how such encounters challenge our traditional understanding of the mind and the nature of existence.This conversation moves beyond the spectacle of the experience itself, looking at the role of psychedelic research and the importance of integrating these moments into daily life. Whether you are curious about the mechanics of the mind or interested in the philosophical implications of these substances, this discussion offers a grounded perspective on an often misunderstood topic. Subscribe for more conversations on consciousness and the mind, and let us know your thoughts on the nature of reality in the comments. 🔗 James W. Jesso:    / @adventuresthroughthemind   (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqDMWOwsMiSHGp9vPGopi6w)James' Books: https://www.jameswjesso.com/category/... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljRVpGY2pxUGM0elpNamFfUFVHc1JCanxBTl9pYzRja0cxYnIwM0pzcG1uYkdOQmNBZTRlUExMUjlsZ2E0VWlLSTZUTjh0QmFIdXI2TE9wNnVDZkdfUnhUSGNQYXBpTkxIcHUxLUtDTlM4MWZLZWIxZ0wyNWpGa0xNYVV3&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jameswjesso.com%2Fcategory%2Fbooks%2F&v=4CS6VTik7kc)More Links: https://linktr.ee/jameswjesso (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljSGJYU0k5TExmSi1lSEo2NlhoQ3J1ZHxBTl9pYzRlTS0yWV9JcW9DS3hPbmZMOXMzTDgydTE3V2oxTVh0bW5SZHZhWFBobFl4RzE2THJfa0NYUGFQRHFBNVNCTE5RYkpDM0oxVVdRTmJCT3ZQRDA0UnlDeUp0Q09hNE1M&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fjameswjesso&v=4CS6VTik7kc) 🔗 Connect with Paige:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaigeLeaceySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sVFkvFcj3DW1wuVZuGd4UApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/on-the-same-paige-with-paige-leacey/id1573526370Newsletter: https://paigeleacey.substack.comInstagram: @samepaige__TikTok: @samepaige__On The Same Paige is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to deep conversations about how the mind works - consciousness, psychology, neuroscience, and the edges of human experience.

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