During the psychedelic revolution of the 1960s, scientists explored the potential of psychedelics, such as psilocybin, in treating major depression. Alongside the extraordinary music created by legends like Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, and The Beatles, psilocybin showed great promise in clinical conditions. However, as the decade drew to a close,...
Rachel Harris, PhD, introduces Swimming In The Sacred: Wisdom from the Psychedelic Underground
15-07-2023
Psychologist Rachel Harris's new book 'Swimming in the sacred' has been released in the US. What makes her work so unique?
"What occurred was this incredible opening, awakening, to the preciousness of life," says the professor of learning about his terminal cancer diagnosis.
How did psychedelics, not so long ago cast into the wilderness by the medical community, so quickly return to America's most prestigious research institutions and graduate to the pages of its premier journals?
As we look at the many traditions that include techniques for accessing expanded states of consciousness, one thing is abundantly clear: they are all about preparation. Indigenous people consider these altered states as times for healing and communion with spirit; entered into carefully with reverence in mind. In ceremonies facilitated by the...
The documentary "Fantastic Fungi" takes a closer look at the mysterious and often overlooked world of mushrooms and fungi. The film features interviews with experts as well as stunning footage of these fascinating organisms in their natural habitats.
Psilocybin therapy in the UK?
06-12-2021
Magic mushrooms have been used for centuries for religious and spiritual ceremonies. However, in recent years, there has been a growing interest in the potential therapeutic benefits of psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms.
Celebrities are using psychedelics to heal
04-12-2021
A few weeks ago, celebrities were blowing minds at the psychedelic conference Wonderland Miami. Mike Tyson told attendees that he experienced a life-changing journey on psilocybin and wants people to know what happened to him in order for them not to have to go through the same mental health struggles he did. Jada Pinkett Smith also discussed how...
What is the potential of psilocin?
03-12-2021
This week, the University of California at San Francisco's (UCF) Translational Psychedelic Research Program and psychedelic drug development company Filament were given FDA approval for their first-ever clinical trial to test psilocin. This is the molecule that results from your body metabolizing psilocybin, the main psycho-active substance in...
The healing spiritual effects of psilocybin
02-12-2021
Psilocybin is being used to treat depression, but it's also been shown in clinical trials as an effective treatment for alcohol addiction. Researchers at the New York University School of Medicine were especially interested in how spiritual experiences during people's journey changed their view on their life and their alcohol comsumption afterwards...