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Boomers Are Returning to Psychedelics

WUNC | By Nina Alex Scott

Published April 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT

The modern psychedelic renaissance is not exclusive to Gen Zer’s and Millennials — some Boomers are also experimenting with a return to the hallucinogenic substances of their youth.

A promotional graphic for the podcast "Embodied." The background features a colorful, swirling, psychedelic pattern. In the top right, there's a smiling woman with gray hair and glasses, labeled "Feat: Writer Abbie Rosner." Below her, there's an illustrated square image of a person lounging on a chair in a grassy field with a vibrant swirling sky behind them, with the word "Embodied" across the top. At the bottom, text reads "Boomers Are Returning to Psychedelics," surrounded by sparkling star emojis and images of mushrooms.

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Nina Alex Scott

Nina Alex Scott is a multimedia artist, writer and digital designer with a ion for uplifting intersectional stories. She is currently the Audience Engagement Intern for “Embodied," a weekly radio show and podcast about sex, relationships & health. Nina is a proud UNC alumna, was raised in the Triangle and is a co-founder of UNC Chapel Hill’s Xpressions Magazine.

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