TRIPPERS of the ANIMAL KINGDOM
As usual, animals showed us the way. Humans have long loved to use natural substances to alter their perceptions. Whether it’s as simple and fleeting as the headrush of tobacco or the heady warmth of a strong drink, or as intense and profound as ayahuasca or peyote, we’ll travel great distances and endure considerable discomfort […]
DID MAGIC MUSHROOMS SPARK CONSCIOUSNESS IN HUMANS?
One man’s theory on magic mushrooms role in our evolution Consciousness is humanity’s defining characteristic. The thing that distinguishes us (we think) from other animals. It’s possible we’re the only conscious beings in this universe. And yet, despite the fundamental role consciousness plays in the human experience, we know almost nothing about it. Not […]
WHICH MICRODOSE BLEND IS BEST FOR ME?
Navigating which mushroom microdose supplement fits your individual needs may feel confusing, so here is our quick and simple guide to choosing which product is best for you. Start off by asking yourself what health benefits you are looking for: ADAPT BEST FOR CHRONIC STRESS Manage stress better. Feel more grounded. Support adrenals with adaptogenic […]
PSYCHED UP The Rise, Fall, and Modern Rebirth of Psychedelic Art
Few decades have produced a signature visual style as iconic as the 1960s did with psychedelic art. Just a glance at the eye-aching pleasure of an iconic psych album cover or gig poster can snap the viewer to the Summer of Love in San Francisco. While psychedelia drew on past forms like Art Nouveau, Surrealism, and Pop Art, […]
A JOURNEY TO TRUE SOBRIETY (with the help of psychedelics)
“My experiences with psychedelics have varied over the years and I attune the positive attributes of those experiences with my growing knowledge. The more I learn and understand psychedelics the more I am able to use them to aid in my personal recovery journey. Hi, Im Kaitie a 28 year old woman (she/her) who has […]
MICRODOSING FOR CREATIVITY
How Microdosing Boosts Creativity Modern society is only just figuring out what many indigenous cultures have known for millennia: the positive effects that natural psychedelics like psilocybin can have on our physical and emotional health. We’ve found evidence of ancient cultures using mind-altering plants as long as 10,000 years ago. We’ve been a little slower to catch […]
MUSIC AND PSYCHEDELICS
The relationship between music and psychedelics is intrinsic. Music, more than basically any other stimuli you could think of, triggers something unique in our brains that only becomes elevated under the influence of psychedelics. Sound merges with sight and touch, opening up deep feelings and intensifying emotions in our brains. Music becomes the key to […]
HOW TO SURVIVE A DIFFICULT TRIP
Difficult experiences can happen on psychedelics. Here’s our guide to working through them. Having a bad trip is a common fear that keeps people from partaking in psychedelics. While a difficult experience can’t always be avoided, there are some skills and principles we can learn to help minimize the discomfort and make the best of […]
MICRODOSING PSILOCYBIN for DEPRESSION & ANXIETY
In the late 1980s, big pharma—before it was called “big pharma”—appeared to be ushering in a new era of mental healthcare. Drugmaker Ely Lilly had just released what is probably one of the most well-known prescription pharmaceuticals, Prozac, to treat depression and other mood disorders. They seemed to be onto something. Prozac appeared to be […]
MEET YOUR MUSHROOM AMBASSADORS part 1
Whether you’re a newcomer to psilocybin, a magic mushroom enthusiast, or a seasoned psychonaut, intrepidly exploring your inner cosmic landscape, you’re also—knowingly or not—a beneficiary of the following “Mushroom Ambassadors.” Introducing plant medicine luminaries and friends of the mushroom: María Sabina, Terrence McKenna, Dennis McKenna, and Paul Stamets. María Sabina (1894-1985) It’s no exaggeration to say […]