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Psychedelic Healing Isn’t Enough Without Drug Policy Justice
The Drug War has plagued marginalized communities and Global South societies and lands for decades. Let's reject psychedelic exceptionalism and restore rights for all drug users.
Shannon Hughes
Jun 2
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Why Women’s Leadership Matters in the Psychedelic Movement
Women leaders have been at the heart of the psychedelic movement for generations. It's time to recognize their contributions.
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How Does Social Change Happen?: It Takes All of Us to Build the Psychedelic Movement
Based on our community organizing, policy advocacy, and mental health practice experience at Elemental Psychedelics , we often find...
Shannon Hughes & Dori Lewis
Dec 18, 2024
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When Is the Right Time to Start Psilocybin Mushroom Facilitator Training? A Patient Approach to Licensing
In the world of surfing, it’s common for experienced surfers to skip the first really good wave they see. They understand that patience...
Shannon Hughes & Dori Lewis
Nov 11, 2024
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Open Wider, Girls: Travel as a Psychedelic Journey
Travel (and psychedelics) expands our capacity to take in more of ourselves and the world. A personal share from Elemental, plus Cats!
Shannon Hughes & Dori Lewis
Aug 26, 2024
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Exploring the Collective Journey: Understanding the Dynamics of Psychedelic Groups
Psychedelic group experiences with substances like ketamine and psilocybin mushrooms are becoming more popular, offering unique opportuniti
Shannon Hughes
Jun 5, 2024
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Debunking 5 Common Myths Associated With Psilocybin Mushroom Journeywork
In a world where the promise of quick fixes often overshadows the reality of healing, it's crucial to ground ourselves in realistic...

Dori Lewis
Apr 16, 2024
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Why Use Ketamine When We Have Psilocybin Mushrooms?: The Case for Ketamine-assisted Therapy
In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the landscape of mental health treatment, marked by a resurgence of interest in...

Dori Lewis
Mar 14, 2024
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Essential Support Roles for Psilocybin Mushroom Journeys: Custodian, Steward, and Anchor of Presence
Expanding our professional practices into psychedelic work demands a deeper understanding of the essential roles we play as space...
Shannon Hughes & Dori Lewis
Feb 14, 2024
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Decolonizing Psychedelic Professionalism: Considerations for Conscious Credentialing
Colonization makes up the very roots of how this country was founded, and thus it makes sense that our values, beliefs, norms, and practices
Shannon Hughes & Dori Lewis
Nov 27, 2023
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Exploring Colonialism & Decolonization In The Context Of Psychedelic Medicine
How Can Psychedelic Practitioners Work Towards Liberating the Mind from Colonial Ways? In our quest for understanding the appropriate...
Shannon Hughes & Dori Lewis
Aug 9, 2023
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Beyond the Self | Rethinking Hyper-Individualism in Psychedelic Medicine
This one goes out to my fellow psychonauts, I want to start this month’s blog off with a question: How do we challenge the notion that...

Dori Lewis
Jun 1, 2023
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Medicinal Reciprocity
Why Developing A Reciprocal Relationship With Psychedelics Is Vital To The Success And Legitimacy Of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy One of...

Dori Lewis
Feb 6, 2023
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