Tag: Psilocybin

We met on a zoom call. We got to know each other a little bit and ask our important questions. We shared or fears, desires and hoped for outcomes. We were all there for similar and yet vastly different reasons. There would be four participants, all women in their late forties to early fifties. All h...

This time last year, I was a rising star in the medical field. I had survived residency and my entire life was ahead of me. I was working harder than ever, but enjoying it, blissfully unaware of the devastation to come. A few months later, a seemingly benign decision to try “magic mushrooms&rd...

I was sitting on the couch in the lobby of my meditation center, watching people walk by, to practice loving them. Yes, I was high. A mom walked by, carrying a baby on one side and guiding a toddler on the other. And I thought, “She’s such a good mom. So patient. She really loves thos...

Alright, let’s dive into the rabbit hole and explore the mystical world of psilocybin — yes, those magic mushrooms that have been a part of healing rituals since, well, forever. They’re not just for trippy concert visuals or a shaman’s ancient ceremony; they’re a key to...

In the realm of mental health treatment, the conversation around psychedelic-assisted therapy, particularly involving substances like psilocybin, is gaining traction. Colorado, known for its progressive stance on various fronts, finds itself at the forefront of this discourse. Recently, the Departme...

The interaction between cannabis and psilocybin (the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms) is complex and can vary greatly depending on the person, the context, the setting, and the medicines and dosages being worked with. While many people report finding it useful to work with psilocybin mushro...

The night before my psilocybin trip I was anxious. I thought about my daughter having to deal with my Australian Shepherds for 8 hours, my responsibilities at work, the playlist I’d made for the journey, and the fact that I might not sleep that night. The dreaded words of my integration therap...

The clouded horizon grew vivid. My breathing deepened. The stream of thoughts faded until only awareness remained. I had come up. 45 minutes earlier, I’d eaten 2 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, commonly termed magic. I’ve tripped before, but this time was different. No visuals. The ...