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Study Finds Synthetic Shrooms Aren't As Effective as the Real Deal

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The Art of Preservation: Maximizing Shroom Shelf Life

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Globalizing MDMA, couples therapy, and net zero trauma.

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Study Finds Synthetic Shrooms Aren't As Effective as the Real Deal

Science validates what plant-medicine experts already knew: whole mushrooms work better.

Nov 21 •

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Justin Cooke 🍄

The Art of Preservation: Maximizing Shroom Shelf Life

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Nov 18 •

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Microdose Matchmaker: Psilocybin, LSD, or Mescaline?

Beneath the surface of overused buzzwords lies a quiet revolution. Discover how mindful microdosing can subtly change how you engage with the world.

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Inside Holland’s Psychedelic Subculture: The Curious Dutch Magic Truffle Market

The Netherlands' Magic Truffle market is legal but chaotic, with mislabeled products, absurd claims, and curious loopholes that both intrigue and…

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The Seductive Secrets of the Blue Lotus Flower

The blue lotus flower is a symbol of life and creation — offering powerful aphrodisiac, dream-inducing, and tranquilizing effects on those who consume…

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The Mexican Dream Herb: Calea zacatechichi 🌱🌙

This powerful shamanic herb from Mexico & Central America has the power to make your dreams more vivid & memorable.

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A Tale of Two Brews: Ayahuasca vs. Yagé 🌱🐍

Yagé & ayahuasca both rely on the same sacred vine, Banisteriopsis caapi, but there are some fundamental differences in the way these psychoactive brews…

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Burning Botanicals: The Art & Tradition of Herbal Smokes

Smoking isn’t very cool these days, but it remains one of the most efficient methods of ingesting medicinal and psychoactive plants.

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The Secret Life of Salvia: How this Bizarre Psychedelic Could Revolutionize Gut Health

The diviner’s sage contains one of the most extraordinary psychedelic substances on the planet. In other circles, it's making waves as a revolutionary…

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#20: The Evolution of Psychedelic Mushrooms with Dr. Jason Slot

Join us as we dive into the hidden world of psychedelic fungi — uncovering the evolution of psilocybin, the science behind its effects, & the surprising…

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#19: Psychedelic Safeguards with Jules Evans

Philosopher, researcher, and best-selling author, Jules Evans, discusses the importance of ecstatic literacy in the psychedelic space.

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#18: Beyond the Headlines: Psychedelic Journalism With Shayla Love

Renowned mental health journalist, Shayla Love, sheds light on the current landscape of psychedelic journalism — its unique challenges, ethical…

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#17: Psychedelic Satire: Crafting Community Through Comedy With Dennis Walker

We live in an increasingly absurd timeline... who better to unpack that and examine it than an absurdist satirical content creator.

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#16: Ketamine Decoded: A Deep Dive Into The Mysteries of Special K

Ketamine is sparking a revolution in mental health treatment unlike anything we've seen this century — but the burning question remains: Is it a genuine…

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#15: Medicine Mirage: Unmasking Mexico's Fake Pharma Industry with Keri Blakinger

Keri joins us to discuss the year-long investigation with the LA Times into the Mexican counterfeit pharmaceutical industry, and some wilder stories…

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#14: Trauma Transformed: Coming Full Circle with Shannon Duncan

With the right context, guidance, & integration — psychedelics can be an invaluable tool for healing deep psychological & emotional trauma.

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#13: Pour Decisions: Alcohol, Weed, & Other Drugs

We're ringing in 2024 with a few drinks. In this ep, we have a candid chat about alcohol, weed, and other drugs.

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Designer Drugs

Designer Drug Exposé: Cannabinoids

Cannabinoids are any compound (natural or synthetic) that interact with the endocannabinoid system. There are hundreds of them, with new, structurally…

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Designer Drug Exposé: Dissociatives

Dissociatives are a bizarre group of substances that make you feel "outside" your own body. There are thousands of newly discovered substances that…

Sep 6 •

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Justin Cooke 🍄

Designer Drug Exposé: Amphetamines & Other Stimulants

Stimulants increase alertness, attention, & energy by boosting the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Cocaine, meth, & MDMA are the…

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Designer Drug Exposé: Lysergamides

LSD is the king of the lysergamides — but it was banned globally in 1966. Now, there are dozens of new designer lysergamides, most with similar…

Dec 16, 2023 •

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Designer Drug Exposé: Psychedelic Phenethylamines

Mescaline is the king of the psychedelic phenethylamines — but it's just the tip of the iceberg. Psychedelic families covered includes 2CX, DOX, NBX, …

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Drug Deep Dive

Hippie Crack: The Highs & Lows of Nitrous Oxide

How laughing gas evolved from a 19th-century high society indulgence to a rave culture staple.

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Styrofoam Luxury: How Lean Moved from the Streets to the Studio 🥤

A look inside rap's favorite concoction.🥤

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The Mexican Dream Herb: Calea zacatechichi 🌱🌙

This powerful shamanic herb from Mexico & Central America has the power to make your dreams more vivid & memorable.

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How Phenibut Went From Russian Space Drug to American Addiction

Houston, we have a (drug) problem.

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The Secret Life of Salvia: How this Bizarre Psychedelic Could Revolutionize Gut Health

The diviner’s sage contains one of the most extraordinary psychedelic substances on the planet. In other circles, it's making waves as a revolutionary…

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Meet Valerie: LSD's Stealthy Sidekick (1V-LSD)

1V-LSD was the “legal acid” that defied convention. With effects mirroring acid, one drug designer managed to ingeniously side-step regulations — at…

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Nootropic or Narcotic? The Dual Faces of Gas Station Heroin (Tianeptine)

"It will tear down even the most strong-willed individual’s self-control" — a warning from one Reddit post.

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Tranq Dope: The Truth About the "Zombie Drug" (Xylazine)

A Puerto Rican tranq user wasn't surprised when an influx of raw, open sores started appearing on drug users in Philadelphia — "I had seen them before…

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Zen Bones: The Life & Legacy of Alan Watts

“Man suffers only because he takes seriously what the gods made for fun.”

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Alchemy of the Psyche: Exploring Shadow Work & Psychedelics

Shadow work is the long, arduous process of discovering and integrating the suppressed traits, desires, and emotions that unconsciously rule our lives.

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The Final Trip: Embracing Psychedelics in Terminal Care

End-of-life care facilities are embracing the transformative power of psychedelics — offering those facing terminal diagnoses a ray of light against the…

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#6: Life, Death, & the Space Between With Dr. Katherine MacLean

Exploring the depths of death, loss, and grief. How psychedelics can help us navigate the realities of our temporary existence.

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Awakened States: Exploring The Harmony Between Psychedelics & Meditation

Psychedelics offer on-demand access to transformational insights, ego dissolution, & improvements in brain connectivity — but enduring change rests on…

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Styrofoam Luxury: How Lean Moved from the Streets to the Studio 🥤

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Bags of pink powder have been creeping around the globe for a few years now. What’s in them?

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Shroom Showdown: Ranking Magic Mushrooms by Potency 🍄

Not all magic mushrooms are created equal. There are over 180 different species of mushrooms that produce the psychedelic compounds psilocybin …

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Healing Hypocrisy: A Closer Look at Mail-Order Ketamine Therapy

Candified ketamine, inflated promises, downplaying serious risks, & a ride on the coattails of authentic psychedelic medicine. Welcome to the…

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From Leaf to Life: The Conversation We Should Be Having Around Kratom 🌱

Kratom gets a bad wrap. Some of it is warranted, but one thing we can't stand to see is unjustified fearmongering towards useful plants.

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