MDMA and couples therapy: why couples get stuck. Some couples have been having the same conversation for years, using different words but with the same underlying feeling. There is love, but also distance. There is loyalty, but also…
Ego death with psychedelics: truffle dosage and harm reduction tips
Ego death with psychedelics: truffle dosage and harm reduction tips. The term ego death often pops up in conversations about psychedelics, for example regarding psilocybin-containing truffles. People use it as a label for an experience…
MDMA in therapy: differences between trip therapy and PAP
The terms “trip therapy” and “psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy” (PAP) are often used interchangeably, while in practice they can mean something different. Especially when it comes to MDMA, it is important to carefully…
New insights and self-confidence through truffle therapy: how it works
New insights and increased self-confidence are frequently cited reasons why people are interested in truffle therapy. The idea is not so much that you “gain more self-confidence” during a session by pepping yourself up,…
How MDMA therapy can help with childhood neglect and connection
Emotional neglect in childhood often leaves no visible scars, but can have a profound impact on adult life. People describe, for example, a persistent feeling of “not being enough,” difficulty with intimacy,…
Psychedelics as antidepressants: more than just an aid in therapy
In many discussions about psychedelics and depression, the same picture emerges: the substance is seen as primarily a “helper” that makes psychotherapy more powerful. That idea is understandable, especially since many modern studies work…
Psychedelics in skin cream? What research says and what therapy does
In recent years, psychedelics have been appearing in an increasing number of contexts: from scientific research into mental health to popular reports about “anti-aging” and biohacking. A thought-provoking question that sometimes arises is whether…
MDMA therapy: how to check providers for Chamber of Commerce registration, IBAN, and reviews
Why monitoring is important (and what you can and cannot deduce) Interest in MDMA in a therapeutic context has increased in recent years, particularly due to publicity surrounding research into MDMA-assisted therapy…
Informal caregivers in psychedelic therapy for cancer: what do we learn?
In the public discussion about psychedelic therapy for cancer, the focus is often on the patient: can a substance like LSD, psilocybin, or MDMA help with existential anxiety, depression, or coping with…
Healthy aging and therapy: psilocybin, ergothioneine, and brain plasticity
Healthy aging is a theme that concerns many people. Not only because of physical changes, but also because the brain and mental resilience change along with the years. In that quest…
