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Articles and guides on Psychedelics from the Psychable Learn hub.
The U.S. is in a psychedelic renaissance. Following the boom of the cannabis industry, entrepreneurs are eager to get in on psychedelics while they still can. In tech culture, psychedelics and microdosing play a prominent role, so for many, the interest stems from personal experience. From research to cultivation, to events and travel, to media […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
Medical Editor: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq Psychedelics are considered physically safe, despite decades of propaganda that says otherwise. As a result of such misinformation, many people have concerns regarding the health risks and considerations of psychedelics. While urban legends certainly add to the fear surrounding such substances, there can be very real risks […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP Most essential oils are plant extracts created by steam distillation. Newer methods such as CO2 extraction are also being used. When inhaled, essential oils stimulate the olfactory nerves and the olfactory cortex, the part of our brain which perceives smell. Information we take in through our sense […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
When one thinks of psychedelic medicine, images of an ayahuasca circle and spiritual insight come to mind. However, increasingly, the use of psychedelics for performance enhancement has become popular. Taking psychedelics, in particular, through the form of microdosing, is popular in the tech world for cognitive performance enhancement. Artists are another group who benefit professionally […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
Medical Editor: Hilary Morris, MA, LPC Sexuality, much like psychedelics, has long been unfairly judged, regulated, and persecuted. As more science emerges on these medicines’ healing potential, society is finally talking about sexual fluidity, gender, and trauma. Unfortunately, sexual assault is extremely prevalent. According to RAINN, 433,648 Americans aged 12 and older are sexually assaulted […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
Editor’s Note: The content below is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It requires awareness and bravery to seek out psychedelic therapy, as, despite the mounting evidence to its effectiveness, psychedelics are still highly stigmatized. However, even after one decides to embark on a healing journey using psychedelic medicine, the road is filled with […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
Carl Jung is the founding figure in analytical psychology emerging during the 20th century. Both Jung, and Sigmund Freud, Jung’s one-time mentor, informed much of our language and ideas surrounding the human psyche, modern psychoanalysis, our human condition, and culture. One of Carl Jung’s most interesting hypotheses is that the human psyche—or the collective human […]
By Liz Jarrard
Psychedelics may be used as a treatment to heal trauma caused by adhering to a religion, especially a high-demand, orthodox religion. Healing from religious trauma, sometimes called religious trauma syndrome, is a long road often marred with deep emotional pain and possible ejection from close-knit religious communities. Healing from religious trauma may be very difficult—but […]
By Liz Jarrard
Psychedelics are a class of substances that when consumed, alter a person’s perception and reality. These psychedelic substances occur naturally in some plants, fungi, and even in some animals. Scientists can also synthesize psychedelic substances in a lab. Humans have altered their consciousness for millennia. A 1,000-year-old pouch containing various psychedelics was recently found in […]
By Leia Friedwoman
Dive into the world of psychedelic rituals with our expert guide. Explore the types, practices, & potential of incorporating rituals into your journeys. An Overview of Psychedelic Rituals Psychedelics have been used for centuries in spiritual ceremonies. Sometimes called shamanic practices, indigenous cultures worldwide use various forms of ritual to connect with the spiritual realm. […]
By Katie Stone
Psychedelic Music When thinking of psychedelic music, the first thing that might come to mind is The Grateful Dead or even The Beatles in their post-LSD years. For others, psychedelic music might bring to mind modern Trance or the multitude of electronic sub-genres that travel festival circuits. But, there’s a lot more to psychedelic music […]
By Katie Stone
In a world where we are constantly searching for spiritual support, it is not surprising that many people turn to religious disciplines like Buddhism. However, it may be more surprising if they turn to psychedelics. And it may be most surprising if they decide to combine both into a form of psychedelic spirituality. There is […]
By Katie Stone
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