Tag: Mushrooms

Go ahead, put me in a box. I certainly do. I spend a lot of time thinking about “the right way” to act and believe. I was raised in a very orthodox Mormon family where obedience was the norm and disobedience was met with harsh punishment. I’ve wasted hours of my life setting goals ...

It’s well-known that first responders face higher instances of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance abuse problems compared to the general public. According to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, while the average person may experience three traumatic events in their lifetime, a f...

The Thai Pink Buffalo is a popular magic mushroom strain and exhibits the qualities of many other SE Asia varieties. But where did the Thai Pink Buffalo Mushroom come from, and what is the lore behind it? In this article we will attempt to provide the origin story of this mystical mushroom. Pink ...

Magic mushrooms, also known as psilocybin mushrooms, have been used for centuries for their hallucinogenic effects. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the potential therapeutic benefits of psilocybin, particularly for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and addiction. While the...

Fascinated by the mounting research detailing the therapeutic potential of psychedelic medicines, for several years I had been planning to embark on a higher dose mushroom trip. After securing some mushroom infused chocolate from a trusted friend and discussing my plans with a close mentor, we se...

Itwas a 6-hour therapy session within my own brain. That’s what my first magic mushroom trip felt like, at least. Sure, it was wavy. And even a little weird. The obscure shapes on my ceiling and walls that I never paid much attention to appeared to dance before my eyes. Colors were empha...

Serving what Terrence McKenna called a hero’s dose (5g of mushrooms) is always an honour for me. The courage, strength, and vulnerability it takes to sit with the deepest parts of our psyche and be witnessed in the process is a remarkable and humbling thing. Last night, I serve...