Psychedelic Mushrooms
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Live Your Life as a Ceremony: Creating Daily Integration Rituals After a Psychedelic Experience
I remember the exact quality of the light coming through the window as the ceremony was ending and I was returning from the psychedelic journey. The way the…
Psilocybin Mushroom Strains Explained: What They Are, How They Differ, and How to Choose
By Doug Red Hail Pineda · Founder · The Church of Psychedelics If you have spent any time in the world of ceremonial mushrooms, you have heard people…
Why Are Psilocybin Gummies Measured in mg, Not Grams?
If you have ever looked at a psilocybin gummy, maybe one labeled “3mg”, and thought: wait, my capsules say 100mg or 1,000mg, so is this basically nothing? You…
Difficult Journeys: Why Hard Trips Heal
The psychedelic mushroom ceremony had been going for about two hours when she realized she couldn’t make it stop. The music she had chosen felt wrong. The room…
The Integration Window: Where Psychedelic Transformation Is Won or Lost
The journey opens the mind. What you do in the weeks after rewires your life. This article is intended for individuals seeking to understand the convergence of ancient…
Fractals, Colors & Visions: Are the Psychedelic Visuals You See Real or Your Imagination?
When you see geometric patterns and colors you’ve never seen before during a psychedelic journey, something real is happening inside your brain. Here’s what it is — and…
BICYCLE DAY
April 19th, 2025 – The Birth of The Church of Psychedelics April 19th marks the anniversary of two historic events that will forever be known to have significantly…
The Stages of a Large-Dose Psychedelic Mushroom Journey, and How Much Should You Take
I wrote this to address the many questions about which is perhaps one of the most difficult subjects to answer; what does a large dose psychedelic mushroom journey…
Responding vs. Reacting: Cultivating Intentional Choice Through Meditation and Microdosing
The difference shapes your nervous system, your relationships, and your ability to live intentionally. In this month's blog, we explore how meditation and supportive microdosing practices help us…
Unlocking Mental Health With Psychedelic Mushrooms
Unlock the mental health benefits of mushrooms to enhance your well-being. Learn how these powerful fungi can elevate your mood and reduce stress effectively.
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