Shelby Hartman
- Shelby Hartman is Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of DoubleBlind. Her work has appeared in VICE, Quartz, the Huffington Post, and Rolling Stone, among others. Shelby worked in broadcast news production for CBS News covering presidential elections, protests, natural disasters, and other breaking news. Spurred by a passion for print and investigative reporting, she transitioned to magazine writing, working as an editor at Pasadena Magazine and receiving her Master’s Degree in long-form journalism from Columbia University in 2015. Since then, Shelby has worked as a columnist at LA Weekly and an editor at Herb, the largest cannabis media company, with extensive features on post-traumatic stress disorder in the veteran community, the cannabis industry, the psychedelic research boom, and the popularization of ayahuasca. You can follow her on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Latest Articles
Magic Mushrooms Explained
How to Help People Affected by the Los Angeles Fires
More than 30,000 acres have burned in LA County. Here's how you can help.
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Breaking News: Ann Arbor Decriminalizes Psychedelics
Ann Arbor just became the third city in the United States to decriminalize all-naturally entheogens.
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Gold Cap Shrooms: What You Need to Know
Gold Cap Shrooms, also known as Psilocybe cubensis, are among the most popular magic mushrooms.
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Cambridge Decriminalizes Psychedelics
On Wednesday (Feb. 3), Cambridge joined the movement to decriminalize entheogenic plants and fungi.
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Today, DoubleBlind Makes these 5 Promises to You
A candid letter from DoubleBlind's Editor-in-Chief
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DMT to be Researched for Depression for the First Time
Researchers are hopeful "the spirit molecule" will also treat OCD and PTSD, among other conditions.
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Vancouver Becomes First City in Canada to Decriminalize All Drugs
On Wednesday (Nov. 25), Vancouver's City Council unanimously voted to decriminalize all drugs, from LSD to heroin.
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Breaking News: Ann Arbor Decriminalizes Psychedelics
Ann Arbor just became the third city in the United States to decriminalize all-naturally entheogens.
Opinion
Why Humans Believe in God
Cognitive scientist Justin Lane on the evolutionary imperative for having a spiritual practice
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Dr. Bronner’s Donates $1 Mil to Legalize Medical Psilocybin in Oregon
Dr. Bronner's Soaps is on a mission to overturn psychedelic prohibition—starting with Oregon
Culture
Jewish and Transgender
The journey to authenticity means reconciling the various parts of who we are
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
Where are All the Queer People?
The mental health field has historically neglected the LGBTQI+ community. Psychedelic research has been no exception—until now.
Culture
Rick Strassman on DMT and the Mystical State
Before we claim that spiritual experiences heal, we must agree on what a spiritual experience is.
Art + Culture
Watch the Vibrations of Ayahuasca Songs Projected on Water
Contemporary Artist Naziha Mestaoui uses technology to make the invisible visible
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
The Ayahuasca Privilege
Ayahuasca may be incredibly healing—but most people can't afford it.
People + Opinions
Alex Grey on His Journey to Finding God
"We need to quickly understand that this is a sacred world. That is the message of psychedelics."
Art + Culture
Piatsaw
Photojournalist Nicola Ókin captures the deep resilience of indigenous communities facing extractive forces in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Culture
Ketamine Therapy Showed Me the Healing Nature of K-Holes Are Short Lived
From clinical infusions to at-home lozenges, the booming ketamine industry is a mystery to prospective patients seeking relief from depression and anxiety. I gave it a try—and the results were mixed.
Culture
Encyclopedia of the Amazon
Matsés land covers 3,800 square miles of the Amazon. That's over a trillion sq ft of jungle and more than 1,000 medicinal plants they live in relationship with. And now, the knowledge of the land is documented in an encyclopedia.
How To
DoubleBlind’s Guide to Instagram Censorship on Psychedelics
Tips and tricks for avoiding censorship—and what to do if your account gets flagged
Culture
Shane Norte Hosts 12-Gram Mushroom Ceremonies on La Jolla Reservation Land
He's welcomed dozens to his family's space, including many veterans, for free
Culture
Huni Kuin Women Are Cultural Leaders in Plant Medicine—But They Haven’t Been Seen
Now, they’ve formed an association of their own
Health & Wellness
From Psilocybin Nasal Sprays to Transdermal Ayahuasca, Inside the New Wave of Psychedelics
An ethical debate unfolds about the optimization of plant medicines by drug development companies
Art + Culture
Best Psychedelic Gifts for Every Occasion
So, you're shopping for a psychonaut. Don't worry—we've got you.
Art + Culture
This Intentional Community Has Been Quietly Changing the World for Decades
From taking the McKennas into the Amazon on a ship to building a hotel for Tibetan refugees in Kathmandu, the Theater of All Possibilities has pioneered a new way of living and creating.
AYAHUASCA
How the Shipibo Came to Be the Most Common Group Serving Ayahuasca to Foreigners
Modern ayahuasca ceremonies draw from the wisdom of Amazonian cultures, Shipibo culture in particular. So why isn't this common knowledge?
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Why Kava is a Beautiful, Legal Way to Treat Anxiety, Build Community, and Create Ritual
Kava is known for its mellow, relaxing effect. Now DoubleBlind has partnered with Potent Kava so you can try it at home.
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SSRI and LSD Interactions, Plus Shrooms and More: Why Taking Psychedelics While on Antidepressants Could Make Treatment Ineffective
Dr. Julie Holland talks to DoubleBlind about SSRI and LSD interactions, plus how psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine are impacted by anti-depressants.
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How Long Do Shrooms Stay In Your System?
If you're prepping for a drug test, the answer to how long shrooms "stay in your system" depends on how you're testing for the presence of the mushrooms' compounds.
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How Long Do Shrooms Last?
When considering the effects of shrooms, don’t just account for the length of the trip, but the integration period after.
How To
How to Grow Mushrooms: A Beginner’s Guide
Our comprehensive guide on how to grow mushrooms, from supplies to the best mushroom growing teks for getting started.
How To
How to Make a Spore Print
If a spore is like a seed for fungi, learning how to make a spore print can help you collect them so you can grow your own mushrooms.
How To
How to use Agar in Mushroom Cultivation
Making agar cultures can help with contamination when growing your own mushrooms.
How To
How to Make a Spore Syringe
If you're growing your own mushrooms you'll want to source or make your own spore print—and next, a spore syringe. Here's the 101.
FEATURES
Our Guide To Medicinal Mushrooms: Depression, Immune Support, & More
Medicinal mushrooms have become a trendy item in upscale groceries, but using them is nothing new—so what, exactly, have they been used for over the centuries?
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Where Do Magic Mushrooms Grow?
What do shrooms look like and where do they grow? Here are some tips for where to find shrooms while foraging.
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Why are Shrooms Illegal?
It’s been almost 50 years since shrooms were banned internationally, but recent developments suggest that the days of prohibition are numbered and legal mushrooms may be on their way.
Culture
The Definitive History of Psilocybin and Magic Mushrooms
From 10,000 B.C.E. to the present day—and into the future.
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Microdosing Mushrooms: Dose, Benefits, Side Effects
From dosage to effects, and everything in between, here's the ultimate guide to microdosing mushrooms.
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Mushroom Edibles Recipe: Tips For a Simple, Delicious Psilocybin Experience
Looking for a mushroom edibles recipe? First thing's first: keep it simple. Here's our 101 on heating, dosing, nausea, and more.
How To
How to Dry Shrooms
Here's how to dry shrooms in the final stretch, preserving the aesthetics and potency of your psilocybin experience.
How To
Mold on Mushrooms: Contamination Tips For Shroom Growers
Finding mold on mushrooms happen to the best of us—here's how to spot different types that may infiltrate your grow.
COLUMNS
What Does It Mean to “Be Here Now?”
One man tackles an age-old question—and comes upon insights, beneficial to us all.