BLOG & PODCASTS
Choosing to Survive: My Ayahuasca Journey through Eating Disorder Wounds
Martha Allitt of The Psychedelic Society team shares her recent personal experience with ayahuasca and the way it helped her reframe her relationship to her childhood eating disorder.
Peak psychedelic experiences: what they are, why they happen, and how they transform us
Recent evidence shows that the most healing properties of a psychedelic trip may have less to do with drug and dosage and more with people having what is known as ‘mystical experience’ on their trip. In this piece, Imperial College ecologist and research collaborator, Dr. Sam Gandy, PhD, examines the research behind mystical experiences and the conditions that encourage them.
A Case for Psychedelic Holisticism
In the psychedelic sphere, tensions between medicalisation, indigenous tradition, business, and advocacy are on the rise. As psychedelic mainstreaming rapidly unfolds, a move toward greater holisticism is key. In this post, we’ll look at the work of Gabriel Amezcua’s incredible work on holisticism and how these elements interact.
What helps with challenging psychedelic experiences?
A team of British psychologists is researching difficult psychedelic experiences and what helps people cope with them. If you’ve had a psychedelic experience that led to difficulties lasting beyond the trip itself, please take 15 minutes to fill in this anonymous survey.
Standing in the Tragic Gap
Parker J Palmer spoke of that the ability to stand in the ‘tragic gap’ (between cynicism and idealism) as one of the most important leadership qualities of our time.
Reflecting on the ‘Future of Drugs’
On Sunday 24th April 2022 we held The Future of Drugs: Action for Change Symposium, with a diverse guest list of contributors and organisations.
A New Lens for Psychedelic Integration Therapy
Mainstream media headlines position psychedelics as yet another promise for a 'one-shoe-size-fits-all' miracle drug. We take a critical look at this - and highlight an alternative model.
Better Understanding Spiritual Awakenings
Jessica Corneille, MSc shares her experiences of spiritual awakening, her academic background and the need for community to understand and integrate these experiences.
Meeting Our Masks & Disarming our Hearts
Bonny Tydeman touches on the concept of subpersonalities - the wounded parts of our persona that can often direct our behaviour - and how to spot if you’re being driven by one…
Feeding the Soul: Our Deep Hunger for Truth, Beauty, Freedom & Love
Bonny Tydeman unpacks her theory on the four fundamental appetites of the soul - Truth, Beauty, Freedom & Love.
New year, new focus at the Psychedelic Society
We are excited to announce the launch of our new branding this week, new membership tiers and a refocused mission and values.
Craving meaning and belonging in your life? Ritual could be the answer
Gaia Harvey-Jackson explores the role of ritual in meeting our needs for meaning and belonging, and how its absence in our culture is contributing to a mental health and ecological crisis.
Writing yourself whole: Dan Simpson on the healing power of the journal
poet and workshop facilitator Dan Simpson shares the powerful role of writing in his journey of self-discovery. This month he’ll be hosting his course Writing the Journey to help others do the same.
Self Authorship in the Age of Distraction
In a world so full of demands and distractions, it’s easy to find ourselves feeling disconnected, disempowered and confused. How can we find clarity and certainty when we’re constantly being pulled in so many directions?
Therapeutic Practices in a Spiritual Context
The extraordinary unrecognised healing potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness.