Psychedelic Conversations | Simon Hinkly - Boarding On Insanity

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with Simon Hinkly, producer of the powerful new documentary Boarding on Insanity. We explore Simon’s personal journey into psychedelic training, his early experiences with LSD, and how a return to psychedelics—through formal training and guided sessions—has shaped his work today. We also delve into his current approach to MDMA-assisted relationship support, delivered online in a deeply intentional and ethical way. The conversation then bridges into the themes of the documentary, which addresses the long-term trauma of boarding school experiences—particularly among political leaders—and how these unresolved wounds affect personal and societal dynamics. Simon shares the film’s core message: how to recognize inherited trauma and begin the process of giving it back. This is a moving, eye-opening discussion on healing, connection, and the evolving landscape of psychedelic therapy. Boarding On Insanity website:https://www.boardingoninsanity.com/ Simon's interview with Piers Cross:https://www.piers-cross.com/an-evolving-man-podcast-12-simon-hinkly-growing-elders-and-discovering-purpose-cultivating-wisdom-as-you-age About Simon:Simon Hinkly has been involved in the film industry for many years working as a First Assistant Director on feature films and TV series such as The Long Good Friday and My Beautiful Laundrette. Later as a producer of short films. He has worked as a producer, director and assistant director on over 50 feature films, shorts and documentaries. Simon brings a great passion for telling stories that have a big impact on the world. As a producer Simon was twice winner of the Kodak Film Awards for Best Short Films: Letters of Service (2004) and A Neutral Corner (2006). Connect with Simon:https://uk.linkedin.com/in/simon-hinkly-b209a5b Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being. Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #SimonHinkly #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens