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Latest Articles
Hot Goss with Mary Carreón: Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories, Matthew Perry, and Media Sensationalism
Shelby Hartman and Mary Carreón discuss the intricate relationship between psychedelics, media, and society, highlighting the critical need for accurate information and education to navigate the complexities of drug use and policy effectively.
Hot Goss with Mattha Busby: Drug Policy, Indigenous Rights, and Psychedelic Churches
Shelby Hartman sits down with journalist Mattha Busby, to discuss the evolution of psychedelic culture, the legalization and therapeutic use of substances like shrooms and DMT, and the broader implications for society and individual healing.
Hot Goss with Shayla Love: Shroom Patents and the Psychedelic Hype Bubble
Did someone say shroom nasal spray? And what about an ayahuasca patch that doesn't make you vomit? There's all kinds of weird patents being filed in the emerging field of psychedelic science—and we get into it with journalist Shayla Love.
Deep Dive with Alex Grey & Allyson Grey: Psychedelic Art, Cognitive Liberty, and Spiritual Practices
What does it mean to advocate for cognitive liberty? How can someone integrate art into the psychedelic experience? And how has the psychedelic movement evolved over the years? We’re discussing all of this, and then some, with visionary artists Alex Grey and Allyson Grey.
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
“Anonymous Curanderas” Are Helping Women in Their Community Address Trauma From Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is rampant in Mexico—and disproportionately impacts indigenous women. These Mazatec curanderas are quietly working to address that.
Culture
How the Sonoran Desert Toad Became an Obsession of Mainstream Psychedelia
Inside a decades-long journey to uncover the sacramental origins of the Bufo alvarius toad—and the powerful psychedelic derived from it
People + Opinions
How I’ve Seen My Clients Heal By Combining Bodywork with Psychedelics
I do bodywork. Sometimes, it’s not enough when it comes to addressing a person’s pain.
Art + Culture
Ravers—Meet the Top House Vocalists of All Time
House is the heartbeat of rave culture. Vocals are the invitation to ascension.
Art + Culture
This Book on Non-Human Intelligence Was Co-Written by AI
K Allado-McDowell in conversation with Erik Davis about a new fictionalized autobiography on artists, shamans, and machines
COLUMNS
Andrew Weil Says There’s No Such Thing as a Good or Bad Drug
From coca to kava, we should be able to access all plant allies—and understand their beneficial properties
News
Massachusetts is Leading the Way on Psychedelic Reform. Here’s the Latest.
Oregon and Colorado have been getting a lot of attention. Meanwhile, Massachusetts has been decriminalizing city by city—and is now considering statewide change
Art + Culture
Trippy Patterns for Psychedelic Adventures
We found the best trippy patterns for journeying—and just because they're cool
Psychedelic Guides
How To Have Great Sex on Shrooms
Shroomy sex with your partner(s) can be meaningful and intimate—but don't skip conversations about comfort, boundaries, and consent
Art + Culture
We Can’t Stop Staring at This Trippy, Psychedelic Art
These psychedelic artists are rad as hell
LEGALIZATION
It’s Going to Cost $2800 to Have a Psilocybin Session at Oregon’s First Licensed Center
It hasn’t stopped people from signing up on a waiting list
Equity and Reciprocity
The Quest To Preserve Peruvian Torch—By Planting One Million Sacred Cacti
Sacred cacti like Peruvian Torch are at risk from overharvesting in Peru. A collective wants to replant them
Mycology
Pluteus americanus is Magic, but You’ve Probably Never Heard of It
Psilocybe aren't the only mind-bending mushies out there
Other Psychedelics
How Long Does DMT Last?
Some psychedelic journeys take hours. This one takes 15 minutes
