Join Nurse Megan for a fascinating, down-to-earth conversation about two therapies generating significant interest: psilocybin ("magic mushrooms") and ketamine. What does the science actually tell us, and where does the hype get ahead of the evidence?
Together, we’ll explore how psilocybin and ketamine differ, the distinction between microdosing and macrodosing, and what emerging research suggests about brain health, neuroplasticity, mood, cognition, and healthy aging. We’ll also take a practical look at potential benefits, safety considerations for older adults, medication interactions, sourcing, legality, preparation, and integration.
Whether you’re simply curious, considering these options for yourself, or supporting someone you love, this presentation will help you separate fact from fiction and better understand what we know—and what we still don’t know.
Topics include:
Psilocybin vs. Ketamine — How they differ and why it matters
Microdosing vs. Macrodosing — Understanding dose, effects, and experience
The Research — What current science actually supports
Brain Health & Aging — Neuroplasticity, cognition, and emerging research
Potential Benefits — Depression, anxiety, grief, and quality of life
Safety for Seniors — Health conditions, medications, and potential interactions
Safe Sourcing — Understanding what you’re actually getting
Legality & Access — What’s legal, where, and under what circumstances
Preparation & Integration — Important considerations before and after an experience
Separating Hype from Evidence — What we know, what we don’t, and what researchers are still exploring
This is an educational presentation—not a recommendation or endorsement of psychedelic use. The goal is to give you the information and context you need to have more informed conversations with your healthcare providers and make thoughtful decisions.
Registration: This presentation is FREE to Members and non-Members, but you must RSVP in order to attend. To RSVP and reserve your spot, please click the button below, or call (818) 961-5353.
Presenter
Megan Mbengue, MSMCT, BSN, RN is a registered nurse, educator, and founder of EntheaCare. With more than 13 years of nursing experience and a Master of Science in Medical Cannabis Therapeutics, Megan specializes in helping individuals understand and safely utilize cannabis-based therapies. She is a frequent speaker on cannabis education, serves in several professional and research leadership roles within the cannabis healthcare community, and is passionate about bridging the gap between traditional healthcare and evidence-based plant medicine. Megan is dedicated to empowering people—especially older adults—to make informed decisions about cannabis and CBD through education, guidance, and practical support. To learn more about Enthea Care, visit their website: https://entheacare.com/.
