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 More8 Essential Documentaries to Help You Understand the Science, Culture, and History of Psychedelics
February 7, 2025 •Madison Margolin
In the past decade, psychedelics have moved from the margins into mainstream conversations about mental health, creativity, and culture. Renewed...
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 •Beckley Editorial Team
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 •Beckley Editorial Team
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 •Beckley Editorial Team
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 •Beckley Editorial Team
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 •Beckley Editorial Team
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 •Beckley Editorial Team
The following article, written by Jon Sharp about the microdosing placebo effect, comes from The Beckley Foundation. To see the original text, click ...
Read MoreMagic Truffles: Effects and Uses
March 24, 2024 •Beckley Editorial Team
The exploration of psychedelic substances has expanded the horizons of self-reflection and transformative experiences for many. Emerging in continued...
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Psychedelic Retreat Programs And “Bad Trips”
March 8, 2024 •Beckley Editorial Team
Embarking on a psychedelic journey can be an illuminating experience, offering profound insights, personal growth and life-changing transformation....
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