Welcome to Love, Loss and Hallucinations with Scott Schumaker — a podcast where we start with those three themes and see where the conversation takes us. This podcast is about the beauty and pain of being human, a podcast about finding strength and connection in vulnerability, a podcast to amplify the voices of those who have been through the ringer of life and have wisdom to share, and a podcast about the healing, evolution, and transformation that can happen when you’re willing to lean into the uncomfortable and the unknown.
I’ll be talking with therapists, coaches, world-class athletes, writers, musicians, artists, shamans, plant medicine guides, and everyday who’ve been touched by incredible moments of love, shattered by loss, or altered by the extraordinary.
If you’ve ever felt like your heart was going to explode from either love or loss; if you’re wanting deeper connection in this increasingly lonely world; if you’re curious about plant medicine, or you’ve experienced an out-of-the-ordinary vision...then you’ll feel at home here.
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Welcome to Love, Loss and Hallucinations with Scott Schumaker — a podcast where we start with those three themes and see where the conversation takes us. This podcast is about the beauty and pain of being human, a podcast about finding strength and connection in vulnerability, a podcast to amplify the voices of those who have been through the ringer of life and have wisdom to share, and a podcast about the healing, evolution, and transformation that can happen when you’re willing to lean into the uncomfortable and the unknown.
I’ll be talking with therapists, coaches, world-class athletes, writers, musicians, artists, shamans, plant medicine guides, and everyday who’ve been touched by incredible moments of love, shattered by loss, or altered by the extraordinary.
If you’ve ever felt like your heart was going to explode from either love or loss; if you’re wanting deeper connection in this increasingly lonely world; if you’re curious about plant medicine, or you’ve experienced an out-of-the-ordinary vision...then you’ll feel at home here.
Ep6 - East Forest: Making Life About Love & the Healing Potential of Music, Nature and Psychedelics
Love, Loss & Hallucinations with Scott Schumaker
1 hour 1 minute
3 months ago
Ep6 - East Forest: Making Life About Love & the Healing Potential of Music, Nature and Psychedelics
In this deep and captivating episode, I talk with the renowned and groundbreaking artist, East Forest. Together, we explore the profound connections between music, nature, and the human experience, as well as the transformative world of psychedelics, and how all these areas can foster personal growth and deepen our understanding of love. We get into why he decided to take on the mammoth task of creating his new documentary, Music for Mushrooms. East Forest also shares intimate stories from his own enchanting musical journey as we delve into how melodies mirror the rhythms of the natural world and how these elements together shape our emotions and perceptions. This is an enlightening episode that is sure to resonate with your soul. Tune in.
(This plant medicine content herein is for educational and harm-reduction purposes. We do not promote or support illegal activity, the sale or use of restricted substances, or the use of associated tools or accessories. Not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional for health decisions.)
EAST FOREST’s links:Music for Mushrooms Documentary | Website |Instagram | Ten Laws Podcast | Patreon
Voodoo - D'Angelo The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill -
Koln - Keith Jarrett
Fall 2026 Tour Dates09.12 Santa Monica, CA 09.14 Ventura, CA 11.06 Woodstock, NY 11.07 Washington D.C.11.08 Springfield, MA11.09 Brooklyn, NY11.10 Boston, MA11.12 Columbus, OH11.14 Minneapolis, MN11.15 Madison, WI
CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction02:56 Exploring Love and Its Many Facets05:48 The Journey of Psychedelics and Self-Discovery09:02 Finding Love in Everyday Life11:58 Navigating the Balance of Love and Suffering15:02 The Role of Masculinity in Love17:55 The Impact of Psychedelics on Personal Growth20:47 Cultural Challenges in Expressing Love24:12 The Future of Humanity and Technology27:01 Creating Music for Healing and Connection31:37 The Emotional Aftermath of Creative Projects34:27 Navigating Technology and Self-Promotion37:35 Letting Go of Goals and Embracing the Present41:37 The Role of Music in Connection and Healing44:15 The Importance of Inspiration in Art48:53 Challenging Perceptions of Plant Medicine51:27 Music as a Universal Connector56:58 Facing Future Challenges with Resilience
SCOTT'S LINKS: Instagram, Tiktok, FaceBook, website
MUSIC – Wilderado, “Surefire (piano)”
Love, Loss & Hallucinations with Scott Schumaker
Welcome to Love, Loss and Hallucinations with Scott Schumaker — a podcast where we start with those three themes and see where the conversation takes us. This podcast is about the beauty and pain of being human, a podcast about finding strength and connection in vulnerability, a podcast to amplify the voices of those who have been through the ringer of life and have wisdom to share, and a podcast about the healing, evolution, and transformation that can happen when you’re willing to lean into the uncomfortable and the unknown.
I’ll be talking with therapists, coaches, world-class athletes, writers, musicians, artists, shamans, plant medicine guides, and everyday who’ve been touched by incredible moments of love, shattered by loss, or altered by the extraordinary.
If you’ve ever felt like your heart was going to explode from either love or loss; if you’re wanting deeper connection in this increasingly lonely world; if you’re curious about plant medicine, or you’ve experienced an out-of-the-ordinary vision...then you’ll feel at home here.
