Doctors across the country are beginning to look beyond their prescription pads to explore new treatments for chronic pain management: psychedelics.  As clinical research mounts, patient stories become more frequent, and a desperate call for new solutions to help people find relief for chronic pain becomes louder, substances like psilocybin and MDMA are entering medical […] The post Could Psychedelics Transform How Doctors Treat Chronic Pain? appeared first on Psychedelics Today ..read more

Psychedelic experiences can be a key drivers toward finding your soul’s purpose. But how can the insights learned lead to professional growth or a completely new career? In this episode, Kyle interviews Beth Weinstein: spiritual business coach, host of the “Medicine For These Times” podcast, and founder of the Psychedelics, Sacred Medicines, Soul’s Purpose & […] The post Finding Your Soul’s Purpose: Harnessing Psychedelic Insights for Professional Growth appeared first on Psychedelics Today ..read more

As more people have experiences with non-ordinary states, integration becomes more important than ever. But if there isn’t one in your area, how can you create your own psychedelic integration circle? In this episode, David interviews Daniel Shankin: psychedelic integration coach, Vital instructor, and founder and director of Tam Integration. He talks about the underrated […] The post Coaching, Fractal Inquiry, and How to Create Your Own Psychedelic Integration Circle appeared first on Psychedelics Today ..read more

Despite the dose, the substance, or a carefully tuned set and setting, seemingly, psychedelics don’t always work for everyone. This frustrating phenomenon known as the “nada effect” sometimes shows up, and leaves individuals without the psychedelic trip they expected. But why does this happen? Could the ego be the key to understanding this no-high zone, […] The post The ‘Nada Effect’: Why Psychedelics Don’t Work for Everyone appeared first on Psychedelics Today ..read more

Cluster headaches are considered to be the most severe pain a person can experience. With scarce research and no funding, citizen-led science has taken over, and sufferers may have discovered the answer: psychedelics. In this episode, Joe interviews Joanna Kempner, Ph.D.: associate professor in the Department of Sociology at Rutgers University and author of the […] The post Psychedelic Outlaws: Cluster Headaches, Citizen Science, and the Story of ClusterBusters appeared first on Psychedelics Today ..read more

In an age where technology has made it easier than ever to reach each other, humanity faces a glaring paradox: people are more disconnected than ever before, and the need for togetherness has never been greater. Disconnection isn’t just a social or personal issue – it’s a driving force behind the multiple, interconnected crises we’re […] The post The Great Reconnector: Finding Our Way Back Together With Psychedelics appeared first on Psychedelics Today ..read more

Breathwork can be a powerful tool for addressing trauma and supporting growth, but the community formed around it seems to prove where the true magic lies: the healing power of connection. In this episode, Kyle interviews Mustapha Khan: Emmy Award-winning director with over 100 film and television credits, who has worked with clients such as […] The post Breathwork, Holding Space, and the Healing Power of Connection: Documenting the Dreamshadow Community appeared first on Psychedelics Today ..read more

While the concept is often unfairly reduced to replacing one drug with another, many people struggling with addictions are proving that there’s a positive link between the use of psychedelics and addiction recovery. Can microdosing be a factor? In this episode, Joe interviews Danielle Nova: founder of Psychedelic Recovery, founding team member of Decriminalize Nature […] The post Psychedelics and Addiction Recovery: Microdosing and Redefining the Path to Sobriety appeared first on Psychedelics Today ..read more

Modern Western culture has conditioned us to suppress our feelings and bury negativity, exacerbating any existing trauma and often creating more. With the rise in popularity of psychedelic-assisted therapy, just how important is it for practitioners to be trauma-informed? In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, David interviews Deanna Rogers: Registered Clinical Counselor and Vital […] The post Empathy and Agency: Why Psychedelic Practitioners Need to be Trauma-Informed appeared first on Psychedelics Today ..read more

While Oregon and Colorado make all the headlines around establishing legal frameworks for psychedelic use, much is happening behind the scenes in other states. One state is Illinois and what they hope to accomplish with the Illinois CURE Act. In this episode, Joe interviews Jean Lacy: Executive Director of the Illinois Psychedelic Society; and La […] The post The Illinois CURE Act: Shaping the Future of Psychedelic Policy appeared first on Psychedelics Today ..read more