Ketamine’s Culture In Psychiatry

Lithium, Zoloft, Prozac, Clozapine and Risperidone. Modern medicine mainly views psychiatric conditions as organic diseases to be treated by molecular means. There is no doubt that taking pills can save lives. Countless people have been successfully treated by such methods, but given that these practices often come with some pretty weighty side effects, is it […]
Psychedelics in Film: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is both an iconic novel by the debaucherous Hunter S. Thompson and a cult classic film adaptation by Terry Gilliam. Starring Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro as the leading duo, Raoul Duke and Dr. Gonzo, Thompson’s 1971 tale inspired the 1998 film and left lasting impressions on the […]
New Age Animism: A Consciousness Theory With a Psychedelic Twist

Many lessons can be learned from new age animism, and how a new age approach to this ancient system can benefit our wellbeing.
How to Dry Magic Mushrooms: Best Practices

Read to learn more about specifics for the best practices on how to dry magic mushrooms after harvesting season.
Synchronicity Hunting: An Interview with David Charles Plate

For twenty years David Charles Plate has explored the mysteries of synchronicity in films and music. Enlightened by his occult and cultural studies, David has brought light to a little understood area of human experience..
What Ayahuasca is Trying to Teach Us: An Interview with Dennis McKenna

Ayahuasca is telling humanity to wake up and take action. Dennis McKenna will be speaking on this topic, and more, this summer at the World Ayahuasca Conference in Spain, and sat down for this interview to talk about ayahuasca’s message for humanity.
Women of Visionary Art: Lifting the Mystical Veil

For our book Women of Visionary Art, which was recently published by Inner Traditions, we interviewed 18 brilliant and extraordinarily talented female painters about how visionary experiences inspired and influenced their artwork. Here’s a sampling of selected quotes, and beautiful artwork, from the contributors to the book.
Why Having it all Doesn’t Work and What does Work

Why doesn’t “having it all” work, but in this article you will find many things that do work—including the secret of life.
Paranormal Convergence—Linking NDEs, OBEs and Abductions

Dr. Edgar Mitchell, the sixth man to walk on the moon, Rey Hernandez, and a number of PhDs in physics, neuroscience, psychology and research methodologies founded FREE a non-profit dedicated to investigating the links between various paranormal phenomena
The Force Awakens: Why Free Will Triumphs Against the Dark Side

Like Jedi, we existentially “always” have the freedom of mind to change our own sense of mind.