Dr. Casey, the newest nominee for President Trump’s surgeon general, has recently shared her experience with psychedelic mushrooms, claiming they helped her find love. She suggests this substance could be beneficial in a therapeutic context.
The former political lobbyist, now wellness influencer, mentioned in a newsletter from last October that her first experience with mushrooms in 2021 allowed her to “create space to find love at the age of 35.”
She emphasized that having “a reliable guide and experience in plant medicine” prepared her for this unique journey.
At 37, she was careful to note that her positive experience doesn’t imply others should follow suit.
In her 2024 book, *Good Energy*, which she co-authored with her brother Calley, she encourages individuals to consider psilocybin-assisted therapy as a means to cope with stress and trauma.
“If you feel called, I suggest exploring intentional and induced psilocybin therapy,” she writes, citing strong scientific evidence that supports its potential as a meaningful life experience for some.
In the book, she refers to psychedelics as “plant medicine,” revealing that her attraction to mushrooms was inspired by the book *Whispered Inner Voice: When to Prepare*.
Dr. Casey described a profound moment of connection to an “infinite, unbroken series of millions of mothers and babies’ universe nest dolls from the beginning of my life.”
Calley serves as a special civil servant for the Department of Health and Human Services.
Psilocybin, derived from over 200 mushroom species, is currently classified as a Schedule 1 drug. Federal regulators deem it to have “no currently recognized medical use and is highly likely to be abused.”
Despite this, states like Oregon and Colorado have legalized psychedelic therapies.
Dr. Casey has a background in medicine, having begun her education at Stanford University, although she has yet to complete it. Her medical license is inactive at present.
Last week, Trump announced Dr. Casey’s nomination for surgeon general, having previously put forward Dr. Janet Neshwatt as another candidate.
Trump expressed his enthusiasm about Dr. Casey’s appointment, referring to her as “perfect” for the position. He noted that they would collaborate closely with Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to successfully implement their health agenda and address the chronic disease epidemic affecting Americans.
The confirmation hearing has not yet been scheduled.
