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Women's retreat in Colorado uses magic mushrooms to help healing

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What To Expect From Your First Psilocybin Therapy Session

A practitioner shares the deeper reason therapeutic mushrooms can open new doors for healing. By Monica Ramunda Written on Oct 14, 2023 "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." — Douglas Adams Your research is done, your therapist feels you are an appropriate fit for psychedelics, you have good health with no contraindications such as bipolar disorder or other thought disorders, and you are ready to experience the benefits of psychedelics. Once you have been screened by an experienced guide who will be available for your first psychedelic experience and given the green light to start your psychedelic journey by a practitioner who is approved to prescribe psychedelics, get ready for an incredible journey.

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3 Psychedelics That Might Be The Future Of Effective Mental Health Care

The FDA is onboard with using psychedelics to treat resistant depression. By Monica Ramunda — Written on Jul 23, 2023 If you've ever wondered what the different types of psychedelics are and how they ended up being paired with therapy, you're in the right place! Let's dive into this mind-expanding topic and explore the incredible benefits psychedelics offer for personal growth and mental well-being.

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6 Benefits Of Microdosing Psychedelics — Can It Really Help?

An expert shares the truth about the mental health benefits of microdosing, and how to know if it's right for you. By Monica Ramunda — Written on Jun 05, 2023 Psychedelics are showing up everywhere, from in the news and to social media. You might be wondering what all the hype is about.

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The Superpower That Helps You Flex Your Brain — And 5 Ways To Use It

Your brain is more adaptable than you realize. By Monica Ramunda — Written on Mar 21, 2023 You probably saw this buzzword, "neuroplasticity," and wondered what is all the fuss about. Neuroplasticity, it turns out, is one of the most important aspects of brain health and keeping not just our bodies, but our minds young and vibrant.

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5 Reasons You Shouldn't Be Afraid Of Group Psychedelic Therapy

A professional therapist shares a few exciting potential benefits and how to get over your fear. By Monica Ramunda — Written on Jul 19, 2023 With researchers, leading doctors, and scientists seeing the incredible benefits of psychedelic therapies to your mental health, these therapies are gaining popularity exponentially. We know that plenty of scientific evidence points to specific ways psychedelics can benefit certain subjects, but is this something that you can do in a group format? It seems scary to even think about being in an altered state with other people around.