As the host of two successful Psilocybin Summits, Daniel Shankin’s immersion into the status of psilocybin and magic mushrooms as a medicine is profound and rich with insight.

In this interview, he shares what we can look forward to, as well as be concerned about, in the future of psilocybin therapy.

Find out:

• How medical cannabis and medical psilocybin compare and why psilocybin therapy is not set up to evolve in the same way as cannabis
• What can make a psychedelic integration specialist ‘qualified’ to do that work
• The simple alternative to attending costly ceremonies and retreats that often require international travel

With her long history of psychedelic experiences and working with plant medicines, in this interview, Kat shares her perspectives on the differences between healing and working with organic plants and synthetic psychedelics, as well as differences in the characters of Master Plant spirits such as ayahuasca, peyote, and San Pedro.

She also discusses what it takes to be a plant medicine integration coach, for those interested in stepping into this dynamic and exciting emerging field in psychedelic medicine.

Find out:

• What the distinct advantages are of working with natural plant medicines vs  synthetic psychoactives
• What therapeutic benefits and spiritual lessons different kinds of medicines can give us
• What makes an integration coach qualified to handle the delicate state of mind of a vulnerable client

As co-creator of the media platform Psychedelics Today and an online course designed for clinicians and therapists to incorporate psychedelic know-how into their practice, Kyle has the industry insight sought by those gravitating toward this emerging field at the forefront of mental healthcare.

In this interview, he shares the fundamentals that anyone thinking of becoming a psychedelic therapist or integration coach should know.

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• What the emerging field of psychedelic integration coaching and therapy looks like at the moment, how you can get involved, and what the future holds
• What kind of training and education is adequate for becoming a legitimate and good practitioner

The psychedelic industry is a white-dominated sector, even though many psychedelic medicines originally came from black and brown cultures.

In this interview, Development Associate and Staff Liaison for the Intersectionality Committee at Students for Sensible Drug Policy Carmen Jackman discusses why bringing more intersectional awareness into psychedelic healing spaces is not only important, but necessary in order to prevent unconscious perpetuation of systemic inequality.

Find out:

• How we can foster more inclusiveness and diversity in the psychedelic business and ceremony facilitation sectors
• What are good measurements a psychedelic business should use as guidelines to ensure equality and fairness?
• How can white psychedelic ceremony facilitators examine their privilege and create a safe and accessible space for BIPOC individuals?

Deanne is the founder and president of Being True To You, which provides addiction-recovery-coaching and preparation & integration services surrounding addiction treatment, and transformational experiences such as entheogenic therapies.

The Being True To You transformational recovery model fills a gap in the industry, helping clients and families move beyond addiction and other states of mental suffering. In this interview, Deanne shares about her work training and certifying top coaches in addiction recovery and psycho-spiritual integration coaching.

Find out:

• How addiction can become a major turning point for the better
• Why so many people are turning to sacred plant medicines for healing and personal growth
• What you should know about the War on Drugs and what you can do to help bring its end about