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Talking DMT with Rick Strassman

Does the Spirit Molecule, DMT, Drive Our Sense of Reality? We Talk with Expert Dr. Rick Strassman

Join psychedelic science writer Nick Hilden and leading DMT researcher Dr. Rick Strassman for a weird, wonderful, and informative conversation about DMT, and the many entities that users claim to meet during the psychedelic experience. Read about Nick’s personal tales of far-out elder gods, DMT creatures, and a surprising encounter with an aspect of femininity.

BY NICK HILDEN

David Connell
Kentucky to Use Psychedelic Medicine Ibogaine to Fight the Opioid Crisis

Kentucky launches the state’s first ever psychedelic medicine research fund. Kentucky plans to use ibogaine to fight the opioid epidemic.
David Connell
Psychedelic Ego Death: What is Ego Death and How Can It Help Us to Heal?

What is ego death? We decipher the mysteries of ego dissolution and what benefits the loss of self may have for mental health.
David Connell
History of Psychedelics and The Military Part 3: How Israelis and Palestinians Were Brought Together by Ayahuasca

Could psychedelics be the key to ending conflict? We examine how one study with Israeli and Palestinian ayahuasca groups may help us with “tripping away from war.”
David Connell
Tripping Through Time: Psychedelic Art Throughout the Ages

How much of human art has been inspired by psychedelics? We explore psychedelic art through the ages, and humanity’s relationship with these mysterious substances.
David Connell
History of Psychedelics and the Military Part 2: What You May Not Know About Veterans with PTSD

Two veterans share their experiences using MDMA and Psilocybin as alternative treatments for PTSD and depression.
David Connell
MDMA and the “Afterglow Effect”

Did you skip the “Tuesday Blues” and now feel great after taking MDMA? You may be experiencing the “afterglow.” Find out the causes and benefits of the MDMA afterglow.
David Connell
Jaguars, Dolphins, and Elephants, Oh My: Animals That Enjoy a Good High

Did you know that animals enjoy psychedelics as much as humans do? Jaguars eat ayahuasca, dolphins get high on pufferfish venom, and elephants enjoy a little booze from time to time.
David Connell
The Secret History of MK-Ultra and Psychedelics in the Military – Weird Warfare Part 1

From MK-Ultra to Operation Delirium, take a trip into the weird history of secret CIA mind control experiments utilizing LSD and other psychedelics for warfare, mind control, and interrogation.
David Connell
2C-B, the Forgotten Psychedelic: Understanding the “Love Child” of Alexander and Ann Shulgin

Why isn’t 2C-B more well-known? And what can this fascinating compound teach us about the future of psychedelics?
David Connell
Top Ten Most Realistic Depictions of a Psychedelic Trip In Movies

There’s something unique and often indescribable about a psychedelic trip. If you’re looking to share some of what the experience is like with those who have not journeyed, here are some films that may help.
Mattha Busby
Understanding Shamanism: The Origins of Counterculture’s Most Misused Word

Shamanism is one of the most common terms used in the psychedelic community. But what does it mean to be a shaman, and who can become one? Mattha Busby explores how the psychedelic community has been misusing “shaman,” and explains the origins of the word.
Jamie Peck
Fentanyl vs Magic Mushrooms: 150 vs 0 Dead a Day ― A Tale of Two “Drugs”

Why has the United States government spent billions on prohibitive measures against psychedelics and cannabis, while opioids killed roughly 80,000 of your neighbors in a year? In her deep-dive article, Jamie Peck shows you the massive discrepancy between the dangers and costs to society of magic mushrooms versus the very real epidemic brought to America by opioids and opiates like Fentanyl.
Zoe Cormier
How Dr. Rosalind Watts is Bringing Integration into The Psychedelic Renaissance

Follow-up care and integration are essential parts of the psychedelic experience. So why don’t we talk about them more? Dr. Rosalind Watts is on a mission to change that. Read more about how she plans to bring integration to the forefront of the psychedelic field.
Madison Margolin
Tripping Through the Underworld: Could Psychedelics Help Us Understand Death?

What can the psychedelics teach us about death, the afterlife, and the dissolution of the self? Ride along while Madison Margolin takes you on a psychedelic-fueled journey through the many aspects of death: fear of dying, letting go of the ego, and, perhaps, a glimpse of what comes after we’re gone.
David Hillier
Set, Setting, and Safety: 10 Tips for a Positive Psychedelic Experience

Science writer David Hillier interviews key experts on how to have a safe and enjoyable psychedelic experience. They take you through dosing, set and setting, safety measures, and more.
David Hillier
Down The Rabbit Hole: How a Psychedelic Rabbi Became Lost in The Maze of U.S. Drug Laws

What happens when a psychedelic Rabbi runs afoul of America’s mind-bogglingly intricate web of psychedelic regulation? David Hillier takes you on an odyssey of discovery to untangle the web of U.S. drug laws, while also helping you learn about the many potential paths to psychedelic legalization and telling an exciting tale of one rabbi’s run-in with the law.
Mattha Busby
The Good Part of a “Bad Psychedelic Trip”

What, if anything, can you take away from a Bad Trip? Mattha Busby examines what we can gain from “bad” (read: challenging) psychedelic experiences.
Nick Hilden
Psychedelic Art Legend Alex Grey Reveals His Favorite Artists and Shares How to Return to a “State of Wonder”

Legendary psychedelic artist Alex Grey speaks with science writer Nick Hilden about how psychedelics saved his life and inspired him to create stunning works of visual genius.
Madison Margolin
Heaven or Hell?: The LSD Paradox

LSD is one of the most mysterious substances ever created – and one of the most feared. Madison Margolin dispels many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding LSD, while making a case for why we should be learning more about the “Grandfather of Psychedelics.”
Kim Taylor-Foster
Strange Origins, How Marvel Was Inspired By LSD―Doctor Strange Writer Steve Englehart Speaks

Dr. Strange just got stranger. Comic writer Steve Englehart dives into the psychedelic origins of the “Sorcerer Supreme,” how psychedelics inspired Marvel’s heyday and today’s MCU, and the manifold mysteries that psychedelics could hold for humanity.
Nick Hilden
The Rise of Psychedelic Tourism: How Psychedelic Companies Can Deliver Exceptional Experiences

Psychedelic therapy retreats are seemingly everywhere today, from the news to celebrity social media posts. But what do you need to know about the psychedelic tourism industry? Nick Hilden speaks with experts like MycoMeditations CEO Justin Townsend to answer your questions.
Zoe Cormier
The Two Sides of Microdosing: Medical Marvel or Psychedelic Placebo?

Explore the science of microdosing psychedelics with Zoe Cormier and a range of experts in the field. Paul Stamets, Dr. David Erritzoe, and Rotem Petranker all weigh in on the how and why microdosing has captured the attention of the scientific and psychedelic communities. Zoe also shares a deeply personal story about her late mother, and how she used psychedelics to cope with end-of-life anxiety.
Dr. Aidan Lyon
Modern Tech Giving You the Overstimulation Blues? Why Combining Meditation with Psychedelics May Help

How can we deal with modern overstimulation? Psychedelics and meditation may be the key. Philosopher Dr. Aidan Lyon details how and why.
Charley Wininger
The “Love Drug” MDMA Might Just Save Your Relationship

Could MDMA be the solution to relationship problems? Charley Wininger, LP, LMHC and Author of “Listening to Ecstasy: The Transformative Power of MDMA,” talks about one couple’s successful use of the “Love Drug,” as a bolster to couples therapy. He also details how your relationship may benefit from a MDMA-inspired “chemical vacation.”

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