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Hosted by Scott Schumaker · education · EN · 57 episodes
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-o
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Love, Loss and Hallucinations with Scott Schumaker, a podcast where we start with those three themes and see where the conversation takes us.
Love, Loss & Hallucinations with Scott Schumaker is hosted by Scott Schumaker. The show has published 57 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Heather A. Lee on Aging, Saging and Psychedelics (ep57)" (19 October 2026, 55 minutes), "Jayson Gaddis: Creating Deep & Resilient Relationships, an Expert's Insights (ep56)" (5 October 2026, 54 minutes), and "A Plane Crash, a Gunslinger, a Ghost Town & Téa Obreht’s Complex Love of the American West (ep 55)" (28 September 2026, 52 minutes).
Love, Loss & Hallucinations with Scott Schumaker publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 62 minutes across 57 episodes.
Booking probability for Love, Loss & Hallucinations with Scott Schumaker is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Love, Loss & Hallucinations with Scott Schumaker requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Love, Loss & Hallucinations with Scott Schumaker's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Love, Loss & Hallucinations with Scott Schumaker are Health & Wellness Services. Love, Loss & Hallucinations with Scott Schumaker has an education audience.
Scott Schumaker hosts Love, Loss & Hallucinations with Scott Schumaker, an education show with 57 episodes published.
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Episode #57
Heather A. Lee is one of the nation's first certified and licensed psychedelic-assisted psychotherapists. In this episode, Heather joins Scott to talk about how traditional therapy and plant medicine differ and how they...
Episode #56
In this episode, Scott talks with Jayson Gaddis, relationship expert, author of Getting to Zero, and creator of Interpersonal Intelligence and the Relationship School. Jayson shares how his work evolved from wilderness...
Episode #55
A ghost town with a secret history. A plane crash in the Wyoming backcountry. A small-town reenactor knotted up in his own masculinity and ego. Three timelines, one place, and a novel that dives into the myths the West...
Episode #54
Martin Luke Brown joins Scott for a wide-ranging conversation about his new album, Life & Death, Etc. Celebration and grief are closer than you think, and Martin turns that truth into a stunning set of songs about what...
Episode #53
In this episode, Dave Eggers, one of America’s greatest living writers, sits down with Scott for a wholly unpredictable and insightful conversation. Yes, they talk about Dave’s incredible new novel, CONTRAPPOSTO, but...
Episode #52
Scott and Tiffanie go deep in this must-listen episode. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Love, Loss & Hallucinations podcast, they explore vulnerability and living authentically, marriage and relationships...
Episode #51
Prepare to be ignited by a raw, powerful story of healing, shadow work, and love. Kat Courtney, a woman who’s dedicated her life to exploring the shadows and the light, cracks open the depths and healing potential of...
Episode #50
Join us for this dive into Dr. Dave Rabin's #1 neuroscience book on Amazon, A SIMPLE GUIDE TO BEING HUMAN. Dave and I have a wisdom-filled conversation about the power of feeling, the science behind love, and the...
Episode #49
In this episode, we dive deep into the sacred plant medicines of Peru. Ayahuasca, yes. But shaman Samer Mouawad and I take an even deeper dive into the profound, transformational healing one can experience with Wachuma...
Episode #48
Prepare to be moved by Amy Scott Rooker’s extraordinary journey from trauma to healing. Growing up, she had a contentious relationship with her parents, who chose to ignore the intense trauma inflicted on Amy by a...
Episode #47
So many of us live with the silent, often hollow-feeling struggle of trying to attain wealth and success while wearing societal masks. Yet, deeper within us there is a yearning for connection, purpose, and peace. What...
Episode #46
For almost a decade, Robert Gallery slogged through a dark night of the soul. He thought he was going crazy. He wasn’t sure he could go on living. A former offensive guard who played 8 seasons in the NFL, he didn’t know...
Episode #45
In this episode, Jackie Harel, a seasoned matchmaker, dives into the raw, unfiltered truths about modern love, the pitfalls of dating apps, and how understanding yourself is the ultimate key to finding lasting...
Episode #44
Most of us are blind to the startling truth: 96% of land animal biomass is us and what we eat, while wild creatures make up just 4%. Yet, the fight to restore the wild is a battle for our own future, and it needs to...
Episode #43
Get ready to dive deep into a journey of love, deep grief, cancer, creativity and a life-altering experience involving cookies with music icon, Melissa Etheridge. If you’ve ever wondered how grief transforms into hope...
Episode #42
Many people don’t realize how much pain, joy, and transformation is locked inside their bodies. Imagine gently connecting with a deep, inner wound, healing it, and finding more peace without ever leaving your home or...
Episode #41
How did a driven, world-record holding, 30-something overachiever who has swum the English Channel learn to embrace vulnerability, hire a matchmaker and find her soul mate? In this episode, Melissa Blaustein—the...
Episode #40
Prepare to have your thinking around drugs and drug policy challenged! Uncover the radical truth about drugs, harm reduction, and the power of compassion in this electrifying conversation with drug policy pioneer Ethan...
Episode #39
Feel stuck? Lost in the chaos of modern life? Want to witness Scott receiving a round of hapé up his nose? Nicho Nutu, a Shipibo healer and musician, reveals the profound lessons plants and sacred ceremonies have gifted...
Episode #38
If you’re like most people, you want to find lasting love and true connection. Ellen Boeder, a passionate psychotherapist and relationship expert, shares insights gained over two decades of study, practice, and life...
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