Psychedelic Science & Therapy

Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge

Terence McKenna

McKenna's exploration of the evolutionary relationship between humans and psychoactive plants, proposing the 'Stoned Ape' theory that psilocybin mushrooms influenced human consciousness development.

The Archaic Revival

Terence McKenna

Essays and interviews exploring psychedelic mushrooms, virtual reality, UFOs, shamanism, and the rebirth of the Goddess. Features a foreword by Tom Robbins.

Dennis McKenna on Joe Rogan Experience

Terence McKenna

Episodes featuring Terence's brother Dennis McKenna discussing psychedelics, ethnobotany, and Terence's legacy. Includes episodes #946 and #1133.

Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World

Paul Stamets

Comprehensive guide to using fungi for environmental restoration through mycoremediation, mycofiltration, and mycopesticides. Features over 500 photographs and detailed cultivation techniques.

Fantastic Fungi: How Mushrooms Can Heal, Shift Consciousness, and Save the Planet

Paul Stamets

Companion book to the documentary, edited by Paul Stamets with contributions from Michael Pollan, Andrew Weil, and others exploring the potential of fungi.

Joe Rogan Experience #1035 - Paul Stamets

Paul Stamets

First of multiple JRE appearances discussing fungi, consciousness, and the healing potential of mushrooms. 2+ hours of in-depth conversation.

6 Ways Mushrooms Can Save the World - TED Talk

Paul Stamets

Stamets' famous 2008 TED Talk with over 6 million views, exploring how mycelium can clean polluted soil, develop insecticides, and potentially treat diseases.

Paul Stamets at TEDMED 2011

Paul Stamets

TEDMED presentation focusing on the antimicrobial properties of fungi, their efficacy as insecticides, and potential to boost the human immune system.

The Ketamine Papers: Science, Therapy, and Transformation

Phil Wolfson & Glenn Hartelius

Comprehensive examination of ketamine's therapeutic applications, covering science, clinical protocols, and transformative potential for treating depression and trauma. Published by MAPS (2016).

Ketamine for Depression

Stephen J. Hyde

Clinical guide exploring ketamine's revolutionary role in treating treatment-resistant depression, including sublingual protocols and patient outcomes (2015).

A Manual for MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy in the Treatment of PTSD

Michael Mithoefer et al.

Official MAPS treatment manual providing detailed clinical protocols for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in PTSD treatment (Version 7, 2015).

MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy Code of Ethics

MAPS

Ethical guidelines for practitioners conducting MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, addressing boundaries, safety, and professional standards (2019).

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction

Gabor Maté

Compassionate exploration of addiction through trauma-informed lens, examining root causes and pathways to healing (2010).

The Healing Journey: New Approaches to Consciousness

Claudio Naranjo

Classic text documenting early psychedelic psychotherapy research with harmaline, ibogaine, and MDA (1974).

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Interventions for Trauma and Attachment

Pat Ogden & Janina Fisher

Comprehensive guide to body-based trauma treatment integrating somatic approaches with attachment theory (2015).

Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences

William A. Richards

Exploration of mystical experiences in psychedelic therapy by a pioneering Johns Hopkins researcher (2015).

The Ethics of Caring: Honoring the Web of Life in Our Professional Healing Relationships

Kylea Taylor

Essential ethical framework for practitioners working in consciousness-expanding and holotropic therapy contexts (1995).

The Autistic Psychedelic: Applying Neurodiversity-Affirming Principles to Guide Safe, Meaningful Experiences

Aaron Paul Orsini

Guide for supporting neurodivergent individuals in psychedelic experiences with affirming, safety-focused approaches (2021).

Indigenous psilocybin mushroom practices: An annotated bibliography

Nicholas Speirs et al.

Comprehensive bibliography documenting traditional Indigenous uses of psilocybin mushrooms across cultures.

A Master Key: How Psychedelics May Reopen Critical Periods in the Brain

Greg Rienzi / Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins researchers show that psychedelic drugs including MDMA and psilocybin can reopen critical periods in the brain—windows of enhanced learning and neuroplasticity—potentially enabling treatment for stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other conditions.

Do Psychedelics Increase or Decrease Intelligence?

Dr. Anthony Cave / Medical Secrets

A comprehensive exploration of how psychedelics (ketamine, LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, ayahuasca, mescaline) affect cognitive performance, drawing on clinical experience from over 1,000 IV ketamine sessions and research on neuroplasticity, memory, and creative cognition.

How Ketamine Treats Depression - Yale Medicine Explains

Yale Medicine

Yale Medicine experts explain how ketamine works differently from traditional antidepressants by promoting neuroplasticity and synapse regrowth. Covers the rapid-onset effects, critical periods of brain plasticity, and the importance of combining ketamine with psychotherapy.

IV Ketamine Therapy: Watch A Patient's Transformation from Depression

Dr. Anthony Cave / Medical Secrets

A real patient's documented IV ketamine therapy journey for depression, showing the preparation, infusion experience, and transformative outcomes. Demonstrates responsible clinical ketamine use with integration and follow-up care.

Psychedelic Support

An online directory for finding licensed mental health professionals and integration coaches who specialize in psychedelic-assisted therapy and harm reduction. They also offer online courses and educational resources.

Dr Gabor Maté on Psychedelics, Trauma and The Body (Part 5)

Doctor Explains Psilocybin Therapy

Joe Rogan: The Reason KETAMINE Helps With Depression

War Correspondent Ben Anderson on Receiving Ketamine Therapy | Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan Andrew Huberman talk Ketamine Therapy #shorts

Ketamine: Benefits and Risks for Depression, PTSD & Neuroplasticity | Huberman Lab Podcast

How Ketamine Works & Its Potential for Depression Relief | Dr. Andrew Huberman

Why Dr. Andrew Huberman Changed His Mind About Psychedelics

Ketamine for depression - A Powerful but Tricky Solution

The Psychedelic Revolution – Don’t Forget About Ketamine

Ketamine for Therapy: Inside a Psychedelic Therapy Session

Naturally Healing Trauma with Ketamine Therapy & Psychedelics

From Dead Heads to Depression Meds: How Psychedelics are Impacting Health with Dr. David Olson

What happens to lonely people under psychedelics (ketamine therapy)

Ketamine for Beginners: Mysterious Health Benefits Explained

Ketamine vs. Psychedelics: How Do They Differ?

Psychedelics: effects on the human brain and physiology | Simeon Keremedchiev | TEDxVarna

Psychedelics: Past, present and future | Mark Haden | TEDxEastVan

Ketamine Treatment Q&A | Kyle Kittleson x MedCircle

How can I heal trauma & depression? MDMA & Ketamine are changing therapy

Hopkins Psychedelic — Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research

Resource on psychedelics and mental health from hopkinspsychedelic.org

Psychoactive Study — Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research

Resource on psychedelics and mental health from hopkinspsychedelic.org

Publications — Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research

Resource on psychedelics and mental health from hopkinspsychedelic.org

Student Internships — Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research

Resource on psychedelics and mental health from hopkinspsychedelic.org

Keith + Will's Personal Experiences with Ketamine

Getting up-to-date on the research and practical application of psychedelic-assisted therapy is only half the story. Ketamine is a unique medicine in its bioactive properties for treating depression, but it can also produce a powerful psychedelic ...

Down the Rabbit Hole: The Mystical Side of Psychedelics – Keith Kurlander & Dr. Will Van Derveer – HPP145

In this episode, we explore the profound and often enigmatic nature of mystical experiences, particularly those induced by psychedelics. Through the lens of Western psychology and shamanic traditions, we examine encounters with mysterious entities...

Psychedelic Insights From One of the Earliest Researchers

For decades, Dr. Charles Grob has been researching applications of MDMA, psilocybin, and ayahuasca for a variety of human conditions including end of life anxiety, PTSD, depression, addiction, and more. His contributions have significantly shaped ...

Learning About Psychedelics from One of the First Pioneers

In our modern world, especially with the threat of COVID, there’s no question that the amount of people experiencing trauma and other related mental illnesses are exponentially rising. In treating these illnesses, prescribing specially developed m...

IPI Ketamine Medical Provider Online Training

Expand the spectrum of root causes of mental illness that you are equipped to resolve. Help your patients achieve genuine wellness with natural and pharmaceutical evidence-based practices.

Ketamine Psychotherapy: Treatment Resistant Depression By Will Van Derveer, MD

Getting proper training in Ketamine psychotherapy practice in order to help decide when patients might be appropriate for referral and to consider offering of Ketamine in the practice. Ketamine has been known to have low and tolerable risks with c...

Psychedelics for the Exploration of Self

The felt experience is the essence of being human. Psychedelic medicines are revolutionizing the mental health field, in part because they break down barriers of the psyche, opening up alternative avenues in perception. Altered states of conscious...

The Role of Spirituality In Psychedelic Therapy

The popularity of psychedelic therapy is on the rise as more individuals seek alternative and innovative approaches to mental health treatment. However, it is crucial that psychotherapists who offer psychedelic therapy have an understanding about ...

Psychedelics and Mindfulness

Both psychedelic use and mindfulness practices have been used for thousands of years across the world, often for spiritual purposes. While psychedelics are currently gaining therapeutic influence in the United States, mindfulness is still largely ...

The Best Ways to Stay Updated on the Latest Psychedelic News & Research

The field of psychedelic-assisted therapy is evolving rapidly, with new research, clinical trials, and policy changes emerging frequently. Whether you’re a practitioner, researcher, or enthusiast, keeping up with the latest findings is essential t...

The Brain's Way of Healing

Norman Doidge, MD

Noninvasive neuroplastic healing approaches for brain recovery.

How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence

Michael Pollan's exploration of the history and science of psychedelics. This book chronicles the resurgence of research into substances like psilocybin and LSD for treating mental health conditions.

Gaia

Premium streaming dedicated to consciousness, yoga, meditation, spirituality, and personal transformation.

Transcendental Meditation (TM)

The official website for the Transcendental Meditation technique. It provides information on the practice, its scientifically validated benefits for stress and anxiety, and how to find a certified TM teacher.

Why You Feel Lost in Life: Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma & How to Heal

Why Normal Is a Myth-Dr. Gabor Maté

Closing the I: Research Takes a Closer Look at the Experience of Ego Dissolution

Steven Jay Lynn et al. / Binghamton University

Research exploring ego dissolution—the loss of ordinary sense of self—and its connection to psychedelics, meditation, and daily life experiences. Includes development of a validated scale to measure both positive (unity) and negative (ego loss) aspects of this phenomenon.

Ligare - A Christian Psychedelic Society

Ligare

A Christian psychedelic society discerning how faith and traditions may support the ethical and spiritually grounded use of psychedelics for healing and renewal. Ligare (Latin: 'to join or link') explores the intersection of Christianity and psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Authentic Relating Training International (ART)

An organization that teaches the practice of Authentic Relating, a set of skills for creating more meaningful and connected human relationships. They offer courses and workshops designed to improve communication and relational intelligence.

Super Mind

Exploration of mind and consciousness beyond ordinary understanding.

How to Change Your Mind (Official Trailer) | Netflix

The trailer for the Netflix docuseries based on Michael Pollan's book. It explores the history and science of psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, and mescaline for mental health.

Exploring Spirituality and Mental Health

McLean Hospital

How belief in higher power impacts acceptance and mental health.

The Mystical Experience Questionnaire (MEQ30)

An article providing the 30 questions of the Mystical Experience Questionnaire (MEQ30), a tool used in psychedelic research to measure the intensity of mystical-type experiences. These experiences are often correlated with positive therapeutic outcomes.

Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research

A leading academic center for advancing the understanding of psychedelics and consciousness. Their website provides information on their groundbreaking research, publications, and team of scientists.

Silver Hill Hospital

A non-profit psychiatric hospital in New Canaan, CT, offering comprehensive treatment for psychiatric and substance use disorders. They have a reputation for high-quality care and offer a range of programs, including a ketamine treatment program.

NAMI

National Alliance on Mental Illness - nation's largest grassroots mental health organization.

How to Integrate Your Shadow

Academy of Ideas

A resource focused on shadow. recommended as a valuable resource. by academy of ideas.

Can Psychedelics Trigger Psychosis?

Erica Zelfand

Clinical article examining the relationship between psychedelic use and psychotic episodes, including risk factors and harm reduction (2019).

The Elephant in the Room: Psychedelics and Social Justice

Charlotte Barton

MAPS Bulletin article addressing racial justice and equity issues in the psychedelic research and therapy community (2017).

Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS)

Institute of Noetic Sciences

A nonprofit scientific research center founded in 1973 by Apollo 14 astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell, specializing in the intersection of science and profound human experience. IONS conducts research on consciousness, interconnectedness, and human potential.

My Therapy Session with Dr. Gabor Maté

Neuroscientist Explains WHY He Believes In GOD (How Prayer Works)

The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice | Huberman Lab Essentials