Success can be tiring; after all, the expression “climbing the ladder” has a reason. Collecting accolades and hitting milestones is an exhausting process. You end up where you want to be, but by the time you get there, you feel like you’re on autopilot, the days a haze of monotony, as you complete your tasks […]
Read more >Psilocybin’s reputation in mainstream culture has come full circle. This psychedelic compound is now being researched for its healing properties and taken by people from all walks of life to expand their minds. In the 1960s, though, magic mushrooms were taboo, something deadbeats took to get high. Sometimes, that reputation is hard to shake, which […]
Read more >Mushrooms are gaining recognition as a powerful tool, clinically and recreationally, for people looking to lower their emotional defenses and do some internal digging. But they’re not risk-free, and if you’re interested in trying psilocybin (the psychedelic compound within mushrooms), you may be wondering: “Can I overdose on magic mushrooms”? The short answer is yes, […]
Read more >Within twenty minutes, the mushroom tea began to take hold. A heaviness settled in my limbs, my breath deepened, and patterns of colour flickered behind closed eyes as my mind slipped from conscious control. Weeks of preparation had taught me not to resist these first waves, so I let go, released the urge to steer, […]
Read more >There isn’t one type of psychedelic mushroom, even though pop culture lumps them into the singular category of “magic mushrooms. There are, in fact, more than 200 species, all of which differ in their potency, legality, and appearance. Understanding this diversity matters. Different species can vary several-fold in strength; some have deep Indigenous roots, others […]
Read more >Why Compare Bufo and Ayahuasca? Once seen as fringe or tourist novelties, psychedelic medicines are now stepping into the mainstream. From clinical studies to wellness retreats, they’re being explored as powerful tools for emotional healing and personal growth. Two that draw the most attention: ayahuasca and bufo (5-MeO-DMT). At first glance, it’s easy to lump […]
Read more >Built in 1774, Good Hope was once the largest sugar plantation in Jamaica when it was still under British rule. However, it’s now regarded as one of the island’s most beautiful and spiritually grounding retreat destinations, with elegant Georgian architecture. Good Hope hosts a variety of retreats, and Beckley Retreats specifically utilize the space for […]
Read more >Psychedelic retreats have captivated mainstream culture as places where anyone can work on themselves in a deep and personal way. Some people are fully bought in. Others are curious. Whichever camp you fall into, know that researchers are consistently churning out new research on psychedelics, much of which showcases the efficacy and safety of these […]
Read more >You hear the words “Molly” or “Ecstasy, and your mind conjures up images of bottle service and low-lit dance floors punctuated by dance music. It’s a popular nightlife drug for its ability to boost confidence and external senses. But this club drug—clinical name: 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)—has become equally popular in the research community; scientists are exploring […]
Read more >Relationships take work, and more adults are acknowledging and admitting to the need for interventions like couples therapy. A small survey of 1,100 Americans, conducted by Verywell Mind, found that 1 in 10 participants are actively participating in couples therapy and 22 percent are considering it. As treatment becomes less taboo, alternative offshoots begin to […]
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