In Episode 7 of Examining the Psychedelic Renaissance, Ifetayo Harvey will discuss the healing potential of psychedelics. 2020 has been one of the most turbulent and traumatic years in living memory, but it has also seen psychedelic-assisted therapy and drug decriminalization permeate mainstream consciousness. Date: Tuesday, November 3rd Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PST (8:00 …
Jake Kobrin, Chris Dyer, Amanda Sage, Simon Haiduk, and Chor Boogie are world-renowned contemporary artists that will discuss the role of visionary art in the next episode of Examining the Psychedelic Renaissance Visionary art is characterized by art that expresses prophetic, mystical, or transcending experiences the artist has had. Among their creative endeavors and artist …
Join Dr. Joe Tafur for a discussion on groundbreaking research linking biochemical (“epigenetic”) changes to psychedelic medicine. By examining biological alterations linked to MDMA-assisted therapy, Joe will point to empirical efforts linking emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of well-being, fuelling a wider discussion on the value of interweaving spiritual and emotional transformation with modern science. …
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In Episode 4 of Examining the Psychedelic Renaissance, entitled ‘Beyond the Heroic Skyline’, Sensei Kevin Simpson will investigate what can be learned from exploration to the very edges of our consciousness. Terrence McKenna coined the phrase ‘heroic dose’ to label ingesting five grams of psilocybin mushrooms, but what can we gather from ten and even …
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Join Chris Kilham for a discussion on the powerful interaction between psychedelic substances and the yogic arts. Dedicated to supporting indigenous cultures and promoting plant medicine, Chris will call upon his half-century of experience in yoga and meditation to enlighten participants on the powerful benefits of combining yoga and psychedelics. Date: Tuesday, October 6th Time: …
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Could ayahuasca integrated psychotherapy offer a viable treatment option in the battle against substance abuse and other addiction-based behaviours? Join us and our panel of experts, Dr. Dennis McKenna, Dr. Leanna Standish and Dr. Victoria Hale, as we explore critical questions regarding the western adoption of Ayahuasca-assisted therapy. Date: Tuesday, September 29th Time: 3:00 PM …
Join founder and executive director of MAPS, Rick Doblin, Ph.D., for an update on the Capstone Project and what it took to reach this amazing fundraising milestone. Rick will discuss the future implications for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, now that the necessary funds have been raised to make this medicine a reality. Date: Tuesday, September 22nd Time: …
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Even under brief examination it is clear that in the demographics of the modern psychedelic medicine movement, there is a significant underrepresentation of people of color. Most of the plant medicines that are being discussed are indigenous to non-European cultures, and traditionally used by Latin American, African and other cultures. However, the positions of power …
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In order to understand why psychedelics are considered such a promising potential treatment for depression, it is vital to understand a little bit about how the brain works.
It is vital that we begin to recognize the urgency of identifying effective and accessible treatments for PTSD and other mental health issues. Based on the current lack of such treatments, this urgency may involve investigating some substances that had been previously deemed as “drugs of abuse” for the last half a century.
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