Tag: Psilocybin

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...