Volume 1 by Tube Warmers: Album Review
Posted: 9/13/2023Tube Warmers are a young, mildly psychedelic, instrumental rock trio who just released Volume 1, their first album. The post Volume 1 by Tube Warmers: Album Review appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
“Candy Flipping” Might Reduce Challenging Psychedelic Experiences
Posted: 9/13/2023A study found that people who took MDMA alongside mushrooms or LSD had less negative effects [...] Read More... The post “Candy Flipping” Might Reduce Challenging Psychedelic Experiences appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
The Shadows of Visibility: Transcending Tokenization in the Psychedelic Ecosystem
Posted: 9/12/2023Maya Fern dreams of a day when the psychedelic community doesn't just tolerate human diversity and complexity, but celebrates it. For now, transgender individuals and other marginalized groups continue to be tokenized in psychedelic spaces. Fern asks those who enjoy the privileges of being in the majority, to break the cycles that enable these inequalities to persist. The post The Shadows of Visibility: Transcending Tokenization in the Psychedelic Ecosystem appeared first on Chacruna.
The Relevance of Psychedelic Neuroscience for Psychedelic Practitioners
Posted: 9/11/2023Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 from 12:00-1:30pm PDT Register for this event here. Manesh is a psychedelic neuroscientist currently working at UCSF with psychedelic research pioneer Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris, conducting brain imaging […] The post The Relevance of Psychedelic Neuroscience for Psychedelic Practitioners appeared first on Chacruna.
What is Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for PTSD?
Posted: 9/11/2023The author explains how psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy helped her recover from PTSD and the abuse she suffered as a child. The post What is Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for PTSD? appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Psilocybin’s anxiety-reducing effects linked to stress hormone spike, new study reveals
Posted: 9/9/2023A recent study in ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science discovered that a temporary spike in stress hormones, specifically corticosterone, plays a central role in reducing anxiety-like behaviors in mice given the psychedelic substance psilocybin. The findings offer crucial insights into the biological mechanisms potentially involved in psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy.
Psilocybin’s anxiety-reducing effects linked to stress hormone spike, new study reveals
Posted: 9/9/2023A recent study in ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science discovered that a temporary spike in stress hormones, specifically corticosterone, plays a central role in reducing anxiety-like behaviors in mice given the psychedelic substance psilocybin. The findings offer crucial insights into the biological mechanisms potentially involved in psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy.
The Psych Ward–Heavy by Iron Butterfly
Posted: 9/8/2023Before the epic In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida, Iron Butterfly released a stellar prelude to heavy metal simply called Heavy. The post The Psych Ward–Heavy by Iron Butterfly appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Seven Weird Mushroom Facts to Please Your Inner Myco-Nerd
Posted: 9/8/2023Shrooms are communication highways, you say? Oh, please tell us more Read More... The post Seven Weird Mushroom Facts to Please Your Inner Myco-Nerd appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
Psilocybin and Mental Health: A Glimpse into Psychedelic Therapeutics
Posted: 9/7/2023Psychedelic drugs, notably psilocybin found in "magic mushrooms," are under the spotlight for their potential to treat various mental health disorders. Recent studies reveal promising outcomes using psilocybin for major depressive disorder (MDD) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD).
Rapé Circle
Posted: 9/7/2023October, 18th, 2023. From 6:00pm-9:00pm PDT Portal Community Center3051 Adeline St.Berkeley, CA 94703 This is an event hosted by Chacruna Institute and Portal Community. Register here Tobacco is one of […] The post Rapé Circle appeared first on Chacruna.
Artist Spotlight: Pablo Amaringo, Visionary Artist and Amazonian Shaman
Posted: 9/6/2023Pablo Amaringo was a visionary artist from Peru who painted intricate, intensely colorful depictions of the visions he had from drinking Ayahuasca brew. The post Artist Spotlight: Pablo Amaringo, Visionary Artist and Amazonian Shaman appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Navigating Touch in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Posted: 9/5/2023Wednesday, September 9th, 2023 from 12:00-1:30pm PDT Register for this event here. As the field of mental health continues to embrace alternative therapeutic methods, understanding the nuances of touch within these […] The post Navigating Touch in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy appeared first on Chacruna.
My Heroic Dose
Posted: 9/4/2023Psychonaut Amanda Lyttle describes the time she took a “heroic dose” of magic mushrooms– five grams, alone, in the dark. The post My Heroic Dose appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Press Release – Chacruna Launches Indigenous Voices in the Psychedelic Renaissance
Posted: 9/1/2023A new resource from Chacruna provides a platform for Indigenous perspectives on psychedelics, compiling years of talks and presentations. Since it was founded, Chacruna Institute has centered Indigenous perspectives, recognizing their vital importance to the history and future of the psychedelic movement. The post Press Release – Chacruna Launches Indigenous Voices in the Psychedelic Renaissance appeared first on Chacruna.
Bitcoin and Digital Currencies Are the Mycelium of Finance
Posted: 9/1/2023Have you ever considered the connection between blockchain technology and the mycelium network? Take a look at the parallels between shrooms and crypto here.
The Psych Ward–Younger Than Yesterday by The Byrds
Posted: 9/1/2023The Byrds’ Younger Than Yesterday was a transitional record for the band but also remains one of their very best. The post The Psych Ward–Younger Than Yesterday by The Byrds appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Hillbilly Mushrooms—The Best Microdose?
Posted: 9/1/2023This magic mushie took home awards at the Hyphae Cup. So, what makes it so special? [...] Read More... The post Hillbilly Mushrooms—The Best Microdose? appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
Reality Sandwich Manifesto [2023]
Posted: 8/30/2023Welcome to Reality Sandwich, the bread and butter of ideas for the transformational community. Our platform exists because a new wave of conscious culture is on the rise. We’re here serving up the science and digging into the research – and we’re also staying hungry and keeping our appetite stoked on the mystical, metaphysical, and […]
The Psychedelic Tapestry of Oppenheimer: Nolan’s Ode to the Atomic Age
Posted: 8/30/2023Nolan's take on Oppenheimer is a under a unique lens where atomic revelations meet psychedelics. Here’s our take.
Five of Cups by Holy Wave–Album Review
Posted: 8/30/2023Austin neo-psych veterans Holy Wave dropped their seventh full-length album, Five of Cups, earlier this month. The post Five of Cups by Holy Wave–Album Review appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
You’re Not Tripping—These Mushrooms Really Glow in the Dark
Posted: 8/29/2023From the freakishly stunning Enigma to the lesser-known yet powerful Pluteus americanus, there’s no shortage of mushroom varieties with unique traits—some even glow in the dark! Encountering a forest floor or decaying wood lit up by the soft glow of bioluminescent mushrooms can be a magical and mesmerizing experience, creating an otherworldly atmosphere in the [...] Read More... The post You’re Not Tripping—These Mushrooms Really Glow in the Dark appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
Prepared for a Nightmare by Mayflower Madame–Album Review
Posted: 8/28/2023Oslo, Norway band Mayflower Madame recently released a deluxe re-issue of their darkly psychedelic 2020 album Prepared for a Nightmare. The post Prepared for a Nightmare by Mayflower Madame–Album Review appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
The Psych Ward–Junta by Phish
Posted: 8/25/2023Phish’s ambitious 1988 debut album Junta was originally released on cassette only and remains the band’s most psychedelic effort. The post The Psych Ward–Junta by Phish appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Bringing Deaf Voices to The Conversation About Psychedelics
Posted: 8/24/2023Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 from 12:00-1:30pm PDT Register for this event here. As we continue important discussions about the healing potentials of psychedelics, many perspectives and voices are still lacking from […] The post Bringing Deaf Voices to The Conversation About Psychedelics appeared first on Chacruna.
United Nations on Psychedelics. The World Drug Report 2023 and the Renewed Interest in Psychotropics Substances
Posted: 8/24/2023The United Nations has played a significant historical role in the control of psychedelic drugs worldwide. 2023's World Drug Report marks a renewed interest in psychotropic substances on the part of the international governing body. The post United Nations on Psychedelics. The World Drug Report 2023 and the Renewed Interest in Psychotropics Substances appeared first on Chacruna.
Press Release – Enrolling Now: “Queering Psychedelics”
Posted: 8/24/2023Chacruna’s newest course offering highlights connections between psychedelic history and LGBTQ history. The course begins on August 28th and enrollment is currently open. The post Press Release – Enrolling Now: “Queering Psychedelics” appeared first on Chacruna.