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Ayahuasca ceremonies require a good deal of preparation. In addition to preparing the mind and body, if you’re heading to South or Central America, you have to make your reservations, pack, fly to a foreign country, and travel to the retreat center, all before you travel the astral realms in the ceremony. Here are some […]
By Leia Friedwoman
Aaron Paul Orsini is the author of Autism On Acid: How LSD Helped Me Understand, Navigate, Alter & Appreciate My Autistic Perceptions. He is also the co-founder of the Autistic Psychedelic Community, a peer support group for neurodivergent individuals interested in discussing psychedelics and building connection with others with similar experiences in terms of personal […]
By Leia Friedwoman
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP What is psychotherapy? The roots of the word psychotherapy are psykhē, meaning of the soul, mind, spirit, life; and therapeia, meaning curing, healing in Greek. Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, is a way of treating mental health problems with the help of a trained provider. The goal […]
By Leia Friedwoman
Reishi Strauss is an Appalachian-born herbalist and mycologist now based in the Pacific Northwest, where she attended Bastyr University and received her Bachelor’s of Science in Herbal Science. A lover of the intersections between science and spirit, Reishi has taken courses in pharmacology, ethnobotany, herb/drug interactions, the history of herbal medicine, and more. Reishi is […]
By Leia Friedwoman
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP What is the default mode network? Although it only makes up 2% of the body’s weight, the brain uses 20% of the body’s energy. Even when it may seem like we aren’t “using” our brains, there is a lot of activity going on in there. The Default Mode […]
By Leia Friedwoman
Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP What is microdosing? A microdose is a sub-perceptual amount of a psychedelic drug. Initially popularized by Jim Fadiman in The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide, microdosing is a rising trend both in persons that want to boost productivity and creativity as well as those attempting to heal mental illness. […]
By Leia Friedwoman
Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP Pseudonyms were used in this article to protect the privacy of the individuals who shared their stories. Eating disorders are complex conditions that affect eating, social functioning, and health. Nine percent of people will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime, with the prevalence three times higher […]
By Leia Friedwoman
Psychedelic integration is the journey after the journey. Whether a psychedelic experience was therapeutic, religious, recreational, or in any other context, integration is the process of taking the wisdom that arose in the journey and bringing it into one’s daily life. Integrating a journey is an important aspect of psychedelic work, and it can mean […]
By Leia Friedwoman
Thank you to the dynamic array of people in psychedelic communities who are committed to ending sexual violence and who contributed to this article, including Katherine MacLean, Juliana Mulligan, Oriana Mayorga, Laura Mae Northrup, and Shea Prueger. Sexual abuse is a difficult topic to address in a single article. The sociocultural, political and spiritual underpinnings […]
By Leia Friedwoman
Interest in psychedelic substances and therapies is at an all-time high, but some questions remain: what can psychedelics do for humanity, and can they be integrated into modern society? How can we engage with these powerful compounds and the complex phenomena they elicit, while maintaining respect for and solidarity with the indigenous persons from whom […]
By Leia Friedwoman
Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP What is ayahuasca? Ayahuasca is a psychedelic tea or brew that originates from the traditions of tribes in the Amazon basin and Central America. Research has shown that ayahuasca has the potential to treat depression, PTSD, addiction, and more. This ancient healing tradition is currently going through […]
By Leia Friedwoman
Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP Contemplating the use of psychedelics alongside antidepressants? This guide about psychedelics and antidepressants explains the risks, benefits, and guidance you need to make informed decisions. Why are people with treatment-resistant depression turning to psychedelics? Have you ever felt like there’s this elephant in the room between you […]
By Leia Friedwoman