Our furry (and slippery) friends enjoy the benefits of psychedelics just as much as we humans do. — It’s no secret that indigenous wisdom harbors more than Western society could ever filter into its data-driven spreadsheets, apps, and databases. For centuries, we humans have observed animals’ behavior to learn what herbs and fungi can treat ailments. …

And sometimes it’s time to stop! — Microdosing “magic” mushrooms (psilocybin) is making its way out of the dark taboo closet and into the daylight. Moms are openly talking about how it makes them better mothers, studies are reporting excellent outcomes for the treatment of anxiety and depression, people are openly talking about it on social media…

New research shows that people with frequent nightmares are 4x more likely to be diagnosed with dementia later in life — and it’s worse for men. — According to new research at University of Birmingham, people who experience frequent nightmares in middle age are 4x more likely to be diagnosed with dementia later in life, AND men are more strongly affected than women, Study design: 600 adult men and women between ages 35–64, and 2,600 adults age 79 and…

Proposition 122 would legalize psilocybin, with a plan to add DMT, mescaline, and ibogaine in 2026 — what that means for Colorado citizens — Proposition 122, previously identified as Initiative 58, received enough votes (100,000 more than necessary, actually) in July to appear on the November 2022 ballot. What does this mean? If passed: Colorado citizens (adults 21+) will be able to access psilocybin treatment through legal, licensed “healing centers” and approved healthcare facilities under the guidance of…

Like 4/20… but for mushrooms. — September 20th is Global Magic Mushroom Day, a holiday established in 2015 by Nicholas Reville “as a day for activists and enthusiasts to come together to talk about policy reform — and maybe even partake in the medicine itself.” As the psychedelic industry evolves, so do all of the research…

True research studies aim to “falsify.” This didn’t. — Disclaimer: I am an avid supporter of psychedelics. I started a nonprofit for iboga years ago with a friend/cofounder to raise awareness of its use to eliminate opiate withdrawal. I support a lot of people who are seeking information regarding microdosing, whether it is psilocybin, LSD, and even ibogaine. I…

A second journey with ibogaine, detailed. — 6 months prior to writing this, I had done iboga for the first time (here’s that experience in detail). …

Deep learnings from an iboga flood dose: the removal of the barbed wire suit of perfection — The following is an account of an ibogaine flood dose for psychospiritual purposes. Ibogaine is not legal in the United States, but is legal in various other countries. It is used predominantly to eliminate opiate addiction, but is also used for psychospiritual growth (and has been used by the Bwiti…

The b-side of global warming. — June 8th is World Oceans Day — and our sea soup is turning acidic. What is ocean acidification? Ocean acidification occurs when carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere via human activities is absorbed by the ocean. When CO2 combines with water in the ocean, carbonic acid is formed, which lowers (creates a more acidic) pH. Remind me: what’s pH? pH is a measure of acidity or alkalinity. A pH below 7 is…