In this episode, I sit down with ⁠Dylan Meek⁠—a virtuoso pianist and vocalist whose music flows like a love letter to the soul. From his roots in small-town Texas, where nature’s symphony shaped his ears, to mentorship under master Jimmy Neely in New York, Dylan’s journey is one of reverence, mastery, and fearless vulnerability. 

In this episode of the Psychedelics Design Podcast, host ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alexandra Plesner⁠⁠⁠⁠—founder of ⁠⁠Psychedelics Design⁠⁠—is joined by Brandon Deroche, founder of Propeller—a platform that empowers artists and fans to take real action on the causes they care about. From touring as a musician to launching high-impact campaigns with some of the world’s biggest artists, Brandon has spent the last decade turning influence into change.

We dive into his latest project, PORTAL—a cultural initiative working to destigmatize psychedelics through storytelling, events, and nonprofit partnerships. Brandon shares insights on designing for attention, using culture as a bridge, and how authenticity drives real engagement.

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What happens when the psychedelic experience isn’t something you ingest—but something you become?

In this episode of the Psychedelics Design Podcast, host ⁠⁠⁠Alexandra Plesner⁠⁠⁠—founder of ⁠Psychedelics Design⁠—sits down with Willy Christie, the Kansas-born, LA-based artist behind the music project Kukuni!

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In this episode of the Psychedelics Design Podcast, host ⁠⁠Alexandra Plesner⁠⁠—founder of Psychedelics Design—sits down with ⁠⁠Jonathan Brown⁠⁠, also known as Quest: a designer, tech leader, musician, and co-founder of the Three Rivers Psychedelic Society. Together, they explore Quest's multifaceted journey from tech and music into the world of sacred medicine and community building.

Through deeply personal stories—including loss and his solo beginnings with psychedelics—Quest shares how creativity, yoga, and sound have shaped his purpose. They dive into the challenges of navigating cultural perceptions, the power of authentic expression, and his latest venture: Heal Homie, a wellness-meets-streetwear lifestyle brand grounded in healing, hip-hop, and bold self-expression.

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In this episode of the Psychedelics Design Podcast, host ⁠⁠Alexandra Plesner—founder of Psychedelics Design—sits down with ⁠Mattha Busby⁠, a journalist and author known for his deep reporting on drug and health policy, human rights, society, and the environment.

Currently based in Mexico, Mattha is a regular contributor to The Guardian and VICE, and his work has appeared in Rolling Stone, WIRED, TIME, and more. Together, they explore the power of storytelling in the psychedelic movement, the risks of silence around harm, and how culture shapes the psychedelic experience—both in the media and beyond.

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This week, host Alexandra Plesner⁠ sat down with David Good, the creative director at DoubleBlind Magazine and a professor of graduate design at Pratt Institute in New York.

David is not only a brand strategist, illustrator, and graphic designer with an impressive portfolio—including projects for the Museum of Sex and the Center for Optimal Living—but also a passionate educator and thought leader in the intersection of design, psychedelics, and culture.

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In this episode of the Psychedelics Design Podcast, host⁠ ⁠Alexandra Plesner⁠⁠ speaks with Floris Wolswijk, psychedelic consultant, facilitator, founder of Blossom and co-founder of FLO Coaching. He also works as Senior Project Manager & EU Lead for the strategic consultancy Delphi.

Floris talks about his journey into the field of psychedelics and his motivations for starting Blossom. He explains how his background in psychology and personal experiences with psychedelics inspired him to create a platform that consolidates psychedelic research for public accessibility.

Floris also shares insights into his coaching practice in the Netherlands, where he and his wife help individuals explore life direction and personal growth using psilocybin-assisted sessions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of preparation, intention-setting, and integration in psychedelic experiences, distinguishing coaching from therapy and highlighting the evolving role of psychedelics in both personal development and medical contexts.

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In this episode of the Psychedelics Design Podcast, host ⁠Alexandra Plesner⁠ the founder of Psychedelics Design, is speaking to Chris Koehn – a true Renaissance man whose talents span architecture, art, and music.

Chris studied architecture in Madrid and moving to Mexico, he founded the GoKo design firm in 2011 where he has developed residential, corporate and commercial spaces, as well as the Chapel Music Studio in Mexico City. Chris also started painting minimal pieces as a healing process when his brother passed away and as a musician, he collaborated with different artists.

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