We see ketamine not just as a breakthrough treatment for depression, but also as means to interrupt ruminative patterns and become open to new learning, growth, and really, endless possibilities.

Scientists have coined the term “psychobiotics” to describe a class of probiotics that when ingested in adequate amounts, produce mental health benefits. These bacteria are being explored as treatments for anxiety and depression, reducing stress, and improving overall mood.

In ancient China, Reishi was and continues to be revered as a miracle tonic elixir and is said to usher in many cycles of good health. Chinese paintings, embroideries, and sculptures of the gods and immortals depict Reishi as a sacred symbol of longevity and truly one of the most powerful tonics in all of existence.

As we grow into a more holistic understanding of addiction and we awaken to the redundancy of the war on drugs, perhaps we can grow in our capacity to develop more sophisticated psychological frameworks for mending our ecological crisis as well.

The gut is the gateway to optimal physical and psychological health. Making sure that we are properly digesting and assimilating our food is crucial to maintaining good energy levels, a balanced mood, a strong immune system, and a healthy ecology within the environment that makes up our body.

There is a class of plants found in nature that work to ignite sexuality and desire within our bodies. These herbs give us permission to receive the nectar from our pleasure more fully. This class of herbs is commonly referred to as herbal aphrodisiacs, named after Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of love and beauty.

We are seeing festival culture move beyond being merely a hedonistic playground and into a realm where radical engagement can occur. A recent pilgrimage to Boom festival made this explicitly clear, where I witnessed a vibrant resurgence of psychedelic culture, a strong sense of oneness in a sea of global cultures, and a devout application of ecological principles.