It may not be a coincidence that Santa Claus resembles the iconic red and white Amanita muscaria, a psychoactive mushroom widely used in pre-Christian winter solstice rituals.
A “bright star in the constellation of the psychedelic family,” psychotherapist Charley Wininger and his wife Shelley connect people in the psychedelic space through their inclusive potlucks and MDMA gatherings.
Horizons founder Kevin Balktick believes that the film format is the best match for the present moment, and that virtual classes still fulfill their educational mission. Horizons kicks off its autumn season this week.
People in psychedelic communities are balancing the need for human connection with pandemic safety using a range of strategies, including “distance-hangs,” “pods,” and controversial parties.
An analysis of the recent surge of psychedelics conferences finds that the speakers are overwhelmingly white, and in some cases almost exclusively male.