Psilocybin mushroom retreats are operating in more countries around the world than you might think. Accessing psychedelics can be done safely with skilled and experienced facilitators with medical staff onsite in the best countries for psilocybin retreats. Here are some of the most popular countries people travel to find healing and wellness with psilocybin. Jamaica […]
There are hundreds of psychedelic mushroom species. It can be difficult to sort through all the options, so we compiled a list of ten popular magic mushroom species from Frshminds. Keep in mind that reports of magic mushroom experiences are highly subjective, and individual set and setting likely play a larger role than species. However, […]
Magic Mushrooms of South and Central America There are a ton of magic mushrooms throughout Central and South America. They are, in fact, part of the culture. In Mexico, magic mushrooms were introduced to the West when Gordon Wasson was given the first psilocybe mushrooms by Maria Sabina. Long before that, the Aztecs famously consumed […]
As you are probably aware, magic mushrooms are fungi that contain the psychedelic compound psilocybin. But within this broad definition, there is an incredible amount of diversity. Our magic mushroom species list contains almost 200 “strains” and “species” of the ‘shroom. The most commonly cultivated and consumed genus of psilocybin mushrooms is the Psilocybe – […]
There are hundreds of magic mushrooms, with many yet to be discovered. Psilocybin mushrooms vary in potency, with Psilocybe Azurescens or “flying saucers” generally regarded as the strongest magic mushroom in the world. Although, as mushroom growers experiment with varieties like Penis Envy, what is the strongest magic mushroom might change. But, azurescens aren’t available […]
Welcome to “Talking Psychedelics”, where Frshminds takes you on a deep dive with the driving forces shaping the psychedelics industry. Today we are joined by Brandon Crockett, author of the upcoming book, Mormon on Mushrooms. If you have ever wondered how some religious leaders develop their ideas and philosophies, Brandon Crockett may have a few […]
A common question from people considering psychedelic therapy is “What are Psychedelics?”, but did you know they could be growing in your garden? While a large number of these drugs are still illegal for most people to possess, a number of them naturally occurring substances that have a psychedelic effect and are currently being investigated […]
Welcome to “Talking Psychedelics”, where Frshminds takes you on a deep dive with the driving forces shaping the psychedelics industry. Curious what it would be like to change careers and start selling magic truffles? Well, wonder no longer as today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Lilli Steingraeber, the entrepreneur behind ProviThor, a smartshop […]
Welcome to “Talking Psychedelics”, where Frshminds takes you on a deep dive with the driving forces shaping the psychedelics industry. Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Spencer Hawkswell of TheraPsil. TheraPsil is a patient advocacy group working to get safe, legal, equitable or timely access to medical psilocybin and psilocybin therapy for all Canadians. […]
Welcome to “Talking Psychedelics”, where Frshminds takes you on a deep dive with the driving forces shaping the psychedelics industry. Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Floris Wolswijk of Blossom Analysis. If you are looking to put serious money to work in the psychedelic space, Blossom is the tool for you. It aggregates […]
Welcome to “Talking Psychedelics”, where Frshminds takes you on a deep dive with the driving forces shaping the psychedelics industry. Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Ziv Shafir, founder of the L.A Psychedelic Salon and a healthcare strategy instructor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business . If you are looking for some […]
Welcome to “Talking Psychedelics”, where Frshminds takes you on a deep dive with the driving forces shaping the psychedelics industry. Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Dr Rick Barnett, cofounder of the Psychedelic Society of Vermont . If you’ve been exploring psychedelics for a little while, it is likely you’ve come across […]
Welcome to “Talking Psychedelics”, where Frshminds takes you on a deep dive with the driving forces shaping the psychedelics industry. Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Paul Lewin of the Cannabis and Psychedelics Law Group LLP in Toronto. Paul is long time cannabis lawyer and has spent the last 4 to 5 […]
Welcome to “Talking Psychedelics”, where Frshminds takes you on a deep dive with the driving forces shaping the psychedelics industry. Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Mark de Jong, MSc. , a Senior Psychedelic Therapist and Psychologist with Tripsitter.Amsterdam, who brings more than 20 years of clinical experience managing conditions like depression, […]
Welcome to “Talking Psychedelics”, where Frshminds takes you on a deep dive with the driving forces shaping the psychedelics industry. Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Luc van Poelje of Psychedelic Insights, a Royal Netherlands Marine Corps veteran, plant medicine advocate, entrepreneur, ocean sailor, mountaineer, and rain forest explorer. Luc had a […]
If you are Googling “How Long Does Psilocybin Stay in Your System?”, what you really want to know is “How long can psilocybin be detected in my system after I take it?” and the answer to that depends on a number of factors, including the medium of measurement, mushroom species and individual human factors like […]
Why are psychedelics illegal? So, you have been reading all of the wonderful benefits about psychedelics and you are pondering the question as to why psychedelics are illegal. Is this because they are the pharmacological equivalent of lawn darts or is it simply an other example of enforcement run amok? I think the question you are really […]
What are Penis Envy mushrooms? It is a question that crosses the mind of almost anyone new to the world of psychedelic mushrooms. Read along as Frshminds dives into the most Freudian of psychedelic mushrooms….and no, it has nothing to do with male sexual performance. The Penis Envy Magic Mushrooms are known for their deep […]
If you had to pick a single magic mushroom responsible for the elevating the awareness of magic mushrooms in Western, the Psilocybe mexicana is your candidate of choice.Known to the Aztecs as teotlnanácatl, from the Nahuatl teotl (“god”) + nanácatl (“fungus”), its first known usage was by the natives of North and Central America over […]
So, just how strong is this mushroom?
Learn about mushroom potency and why it is difficult to answer the question of how strong any particular mushroom is.
The Magic Mushrooms: tea vs. eating debate has kept magic mushroom aficionados deep in conversation for decades. Are ‘shrooms best consumed when you drink them (in tea, for example), or when you eat them? Ask an enthusiast and they will almost certainly have a strong personal opinion on the subject, professing to have had profound […]
Looking for a mushroom that is a mouthful in more ways than one, meet Psilocybe ovoideocystidiata magic mushrooms. Discovered by mycologist Richard Gaines it inhabits the eastern United States, from Kentucky to Rhode Island and particularly common in the Ohio river valley. Since P.ovoideocystidiata is a relatively recently discovered species, there is evidence that its […]
The decriminalization of psychedelics in the United States is becoming a hotter topic with each passing day due to the combination of the rising popularity of micro-dosing and the ever increasing number of psychedelic companies raising capital, so we thought we would shed some light on the process and try to untangle the ball of […]
Understanding the decriminalization of psychedelics in Canada is a complex and evolving subject that involves the interaction of a number of Canadian laws and various levels of government. While we at Frshminds do not hold ourselves out as lawyers, our goal with this article is to give you some understanding of the legal landscape and […]
Knowing how to make magic mushroom tea has been an indigenous cultural tradition for generations in tribes around the world. ‘Magic’, or psilocybin-carrying mushrooms, have been used holistically for thousands of years. The psychoactive experience offers medical benefits as well as a spiritual gateway. Leaders in entertainment, industry, and government (including Paul McCartney, Steve Jobs […]
Carol Benton, psychedelic integration therapist Los Angeles bring a combination of cannabis and psychedelic integration techniques with her when caring for patients. Frshminds had the opportunity to read about how and why she brings these two healing modalities together. What sparked your interest in providing psychedelic integration to your patients? My work as a hypnotherapist […]
Question: Can you develop psilocybin tolerance? Answer: Tolerance to psilocybin and psilocin is not something that has been well researched, so the simple answer is it depends. Read on and learn about psilocybin tolerance. Understanding Psilocybin Tolerance Let’s start off first by coming up with a reasonable definition of tolerance, something like: Tolerance occurs when […]
Portland psychedelic integration Therapist Annie Dolle has been supporting peoples exploration of their psychedelic expeirences for over 12 years. Frshminds had a chance to learn about about her perspectives on psychedelic integration after a decade of work in the space. What got you interested in providing psychedelic integration to your patients?If people feel deeply impacted […]
Knowing how to store shrooms is important as the longer you keep them, the more the psilocybin becomes oxidized, leading to a loss of potency. Why Do You Need To Dry Magic Mushrooms Drying magic mushrooms makes them last much longer; While they do become weaker over time, a good sized dose will still be […]
Los Angeles based psychedelic integration therapist Catherine Auman, the author of numerous books, and courses including MDMA and Couples Therapy, brings a unique perspective to psychedelic integration by combining it with her training in transpersonal therapy. She had this to tell Frshminds about her approach to care: What sparked your interest in providing psychedelic integration […]
Dr Eric Sienknecht, a psychedelic integration therapist in San Francisco, brings extensive experience working with psychedelics as Co-founder and Ketamine-assisted psychotherapist at Polaris Insight Center and as Sub-Investigator and Therapist with MAPS Clinical Program for MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy. Frshminds had the opportunity to reach out to Dr. Sienknecht in order to share some of his insights […]
San Francisco based harm reduction and psychedelic psychotherapist Danielle M. Herrera, LMFT (she/hers) brings a holistic approach to healing, addressing a wide range of issues that impact the individual, including systemic oppressions, violences, internalized systems of patriarchy, the false notion of white supremacy, and the system of capitalism. Frshminds had the pleasure of learning about her […]
Iven Simonetti (RTCc), a Psychedelic Integration Therapist in Vancouver, is a big proponent of incorporating art and play with his integration work. Recently, Frshminds spent some time learning about his innovative approach to caring for people. What got you interested in providing psychedelic integration to your patients?It goes well with being a counsellor, as integration […]
If anyone can give you a perspective on integration, it is San Francisco psychedelic integration therapist Gregory Wells, PhD, Co-Clinical Investigator & Therapist – MAPS Clinical Program for MDMA-Assisted Therapy. Frshminds managed to snag a few minutes of his time recently to ask him about his point of view on psychedelic integration: What got you […]
Try to ask someone how you can hallucinate without the use of drugs and they’ll probably reach for the phone to call the authorities. But you’re serious, right? Frshminds can help you discover how to hallucinate without using drugs, and as always, we pass no judgment! Scientists have known that psychedelic drugs such as LSD […]
In this article Frshminds takes a deep dive into the conditions that might benefit from LSD therapy. With increasing amounts of frequency, media outlets are highlighting the potential benefits of a range of psychedelics in the management of psychological issues. Whether its about finding an underground guide to take you on your psychedelic journey, highlighting […]
Psychedelic integration therapy is a form of mental health treatment that is different from mainstream psychotherapy. It was developed as a result of psychedelic therapy. The history of psychedelic therapy dates back to around the 1950s. At that time, researchers believed psychedelic drugs had the ability to treat certain mental health conditions. They called it […]
Question: What are the strongest magic mushrooms in the world? Answer: The generally accepted answer to this question is that the Psilocybe azurescens are the strongest magic mushroom species in the world. Understanding Magic Mushroom Strength As we described in the article “Understanding and Measuring Magic Mushroom Potency“, The potency of magic mushrooms is based both […]
Frshminds had the chance to talk with, Derek de Braga, a Psychedelic Integration Therapist in Montréal, to give readers some insight determining if psychedelic integration therapy should become part of their mental wellness journey. What got you interested in providing psychedelic integration to your patients? I’ve always worked with populations using various substances, typically in the […]
Frshminds sat down with North Saanich, British Columbia based psychedelic integration therapist Bruce Sanguin, to learn about his perspective on psychedelic integration. Previously a United Church of Canada minister and author of seven books, he now works as a psychedelic integration counsellor in BC. His latest book, Dismantled: How Love and Psychedelics Broke a Clergyman […]
If you really want to dive deep on magic mushrooms, it’s important to understand how they are defined.
Join Frshminds as we take you on a taxonomical journey of the mushroom kingdom.
Question: What part of the mushroom do you eat? Answer: The entire mushroom is edible, but please make sure you are not eating random mushrooms you find in the forest as this could kill you. Read Frshmind’s article Psilocybin Mushroom Anatomy 101 to learn about the different parts of a mushroom.
Health Canada granted limited use of psilocybin exemption to 16 health care professionals. The December 10th announcement allows professionals to possess and use psilocybin for personal training without prosecution under the country’s drug laws based on the advocacy work of TheraPsil, a non-profit group that advocates for the therapeutic use of psilocybin. “Psychedelic substances and […]
People have been using LSD for decades, but we still don’t know all that much about it, especially when it comes to how understanding how LSD affects the brain. While research indicates that LSD doesn’t kill brain cells, it has a multitude of other effects. LSD Affects The Brain in Multiple Ways Protein Structure Influences […]
The goal of psychedelic integration therapy is to help people that have experienced an altered state of consciousness better understand that experience. Reaching this altered state, induced by the consumption of a psychedelic or entheogenic substance can sometimes be a disorienting process. Consumers may need professional help to process the experience and to assimilate the […]
Since the discovery of Lysergic acid diethylamide’s (LSD) in 1938 by Swiss chemist Albert Hoffman, using the terms LSD and managing mental health in the same sentence has been met with a combination of skepticism, enthusiasm and outrage. The lack of consistency in research limits studies’ ability to find a definite effect of LSD. The […]
As psychedelic therapy gains an ever increasing amount of traction in the medical community, two questions often come to mind, “What kind of a drug is Psilocybin? and “What will it do to me?”. Hopefully after reading this quick article, you’ll be able to answer these two questions. What Kind of a Drug is Psilocybin? […]
Question: Can you smoke shrooms? Answer: Obviously, you can smoke shrooms, much like you could smoke paper, pine needles or any other combustible substance, but whether you should is a different question. Common sense, science and Reddit pretty much tell us that attempting to smoke shrooms is at best a waste of time and potentially […]
Do you know the the parts of a psilocybin mushroom fruiting body or where the spores are located?
Knowing psilocybin mushroom anatomy is essential to being an educated mushroom consumer.
In a recent decision, 4 Canadians cancer patients won the right to try psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms — illegal since 1974. Psilocybin has shown promise in relieving end-of-life distress for palliative cancer patients, but it’s still undergoing clinical trials that are necessary before it can be made widely available to the public. […]