Psilocybin, which you probably know as magic mushrooms, is growing more popular by the year. In 2024, authors Yang et al. (1) published a report in which they remarked on the “growing interest” in microdosing psychedelics, partly due to expanded legality, and partly because of psilocybin’s potency as a neuropsychiatric treatment. But as magic mushroom […]
Read more >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 >Can psychedelics support a longer, healthier life? Emerging research suggests psilocybin may influence stress, resilience, and neuroplasticity in ways that promote vitality and purpose.
Read more >At Beckley Retreats, we often say that the journey doesn’t end when the psilocybin experience fades — it’s where the real growth begins. As neuroscientists often remind us: ‘what fires together wires together’ so while psilocybin mushrooms create new neural connections full of possibilities, it’s our ability to sustain these connections through new habits and […]
Read more >In recent years, a growing number of films and documentaries about the use and potential applications for psychedelics have been released. These films range in subject, spanning from deep-dives into the latest scientific research and medical trials to documentary series with rare interviews that highlight the personal stories of those who have profoundly changed from […]
Read more >The experience of a spiritual awakening is often described as featuring a profound shift in consciousness, where individuals discover, in one way or another, a heightened awareness about themselves and their surrounding environment. This spiritual experience, notably not exclusively tied to traditional religious organizations or experiences, can lead to a greater understanding of one’s existence, […]
Read more >Psychedelic substances have a long and sacred history, from their ancient ceremonial use to the modern resurgence of contemporary research into their potential benefits. In the latest wave of this psychedelic renaissance, many researchers, scientists, and other interested individuals alike have begun to focus their attention on the relationship between these substances and creativity, specifically […]
Read more >Hallucinogens, also commonly referred to as “psychedelics drugs” are a wide category of drugs that can generally alter a person’s perception. This category includes hallucinogens such as LSD, peyote, PCP, and psilocybin. Though the effect of each of these drugs vary, they all can affect the way that a person sees, hears, tastes, smells, or […]
Read more >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 would come next—and his plans seemed to change daily. New jobs, new paths, new ideas, and none quite seemed to resonate with him. The military, he says, is designed to […]
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