Psychedelic Experiences – What is a Trip Sitter?
February 11, 2025 •Alec Sherman
When embarking on a psychedelic experience, the physical and mental wellbeing of the participant are paramount. This is where a trip sitter (also...
Read MoreThe Best Documentaries About Psychedelics
February 7, 2025 •Alec Sherman
In recent years, a growing number of films and documentaries about the use and potential applications for psychedelics have been released. These...
Read MoreWhat Is A Psychedelic Spiritual Awakening?
February 7, 2025 •Alec Sherman
The experience of a spiritual awakening is often described as featuring a profound shift in consciousness, where individuals discover, in one way or...
Read MoreWhat is Guided Psilocybin Therapy?
February 7, 2025 •Alec Sherman
The guided use of psilocybin is an emerging form of mental health treatment that combines the use of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in...
Read MoreIncorporating Microdosing in Preparation & Integration of Wellness Retreat Experiences
November 25, 2024 •Admin
Disclaimer: Beckley Retreats provides information on microdosing for educational purposes only. The legal status of microdosing varies by region,...
Read MorePsychedelics and Creativity
October 25, 2024 •Admin
Psychedelic substances have a long and sacred history, from their ancient ceremonial use to the modern resurgence of contemporary research into their...
Read MoreWhat are Hallucinogens?
September 19, 2024 •Admin
Hallucinogens, also commonly referred to as “psychedelics drugs” are a wide category of drugs that can generally alter a person’s perception. This...
Read MoreStepping Off the Battlefield: A conversation with Jon Macaskill and Suzanne Lesko on overcoming personal and professional traumatic stress with psychedelics
July 1, 2024 •Admin
Two years before Jon Macaskill, a former Navy SEAL Commander, decided he was ready to transition out of the military, he started thinking about what...
Read MoreThe Betterment of the Well: Finding power in releasing control and discovering purpose with Heather Smolin
March 27, 2024 •Admin
Several years ago, colleagues of Heather Smolin, Beckley Retreats alumna and a tenured HR professional, suggested she look into her then-company’s...
Read MoreMicrodosing Placebo: Real or Fake?
March 26, 2024 •Admin
Magic Truffles: Effects and Uses
March 24, 2024 •Admin
The exploration of psychedelic substances has expanded the horizons of self-reflection and transformative experiences for many. Emerging in continued...
Read MoreThe Women Who Make Beckley Retreats Possible
March 21, 2024 •Admin
In honor of Women’s History Month, we want to highlight the invaluable contributions that women have made on the Beckley Retreats team. Without them,...
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