Psychedelics for Seniors: The Transformative Power of MDMA

​Author and psychotherapist Charley Wininger joins his wife Shelley Wininger for a candid conversation about his celebrated book, Listening to Ecstasy: The Transformative Power of MDMA. Together, Charley and Shelley share their journey into the world of MDMA and cannabis, exploring how these experiences have deepened their relationship, enhanced their well-being as they’ve aged, and helped them build community in New York’s underground psychedelic scene. Listening to Ecstasy offers practical insights, personal stories, and a powerful message: psychedelics aren’t just for the young—they can help people at any stage of life connect, heal, and thrive.

​​The Salon is virtual on the 1st Monday of every month at 7pm.

​​About Charley Wininger
Charley Wininger is a psychotherapist, psychoanalyst, and mental health counselor in private practice since 1989, specializing in relationships and communication. He is a longtime member of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), an elder in New York’s psychedelic community, and a frequent lecturer on psychedelics and aging. Charley is the author of Listening to Ecstasy: The Transformative Power of MDMA, a book that chronicles his personal and professional journey with psychedelics, aging, and love. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Newsday, and on television. website

​​About Shelley Wininger
Shelley Wininger is an active partner in Charley’s exploration of psychedelics and has been instrumental in building community within New York’s underground scene. New to psychedelics before meeting Charley, Shelley now shares her experiences as an advocate for intentional, life-enhancing use of these medicines in relationships and beyond.

​​About April Pride (moderator)
Psychedelic Salon is hosted by SetSet founder April Pride, a Seattle-based cannabis and psychedelics educator, entrepreneur, & podcast host who advocates to improve outcomes for women's well-being.