Psychedelics in the Public Eye: What RFK Jr., the Surgeon General & Mainstream Media Get Right (and Wrong)

Psychedelics are making headlines, from the Surgeon General to RFK Jr., but public understanding hasn’t caught up. Myles explores what most media coverage misses about psilocybin, and why public curiosity still far outweighs true comprehension. For listeners who have “heard the buzz” but don’t know what a real, legal psychedelic experience involves, this is a chance to separate hype from reality-with clarity, not persuasion.

About Myles Katz

Myles Katz, podcast guest

Psychedelic Transformation Advocate & Founder of Confluence Retreats

1,250+ Legal psilocybin experiences supported7+ years Legal psilocybin retreat experience5 Impact-focused startups launched & led$15M+ Capital raised for impact ventures

Myles Katz is a pioneer in the field of legal psychedelics, blending personal experience with professional innovation to advance mental health and personal transformation. As the founder and executive director of Confluence Retreats, he leads immersive, multi-day psilocybin retreats in Oregon’s Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. These retreats offer a legal, structured, and profoundly transformative experience, tailored for individuals seeking personal growth, emotional breakthroughs, and spiritual development in a safe and nurturing environment.

Myles brings a wealth of experience to his work. He co-founded The Synthesis Institute, one of the world’s first legal psilocybin service models, where he oversaw over 1,000 client experiences and trained more than 250 facilitators. This initiative cemented his reputation as a leading voice in the psychedelics space. Additionally, he has played a significant role in shaping Oregon’s psilocybin legalization, serving on advisory committees and partnering with local indigenous communities to integrate ancestral practices into modern frameworks.

With a background that spans three continents, Myles has successfully led five VC/impact-funded startups, raising over $15 million for innovative ventures focused on social impact, environmental sustainability, and personal transformation. His journey from a high-functioning entrepreneur struggling with unaddressed trauma to a purpose-driven advocate for psychedelics gives him unique insights into the transformative power of these tools.

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