Patrick McConnell


Patrick is a freelance writer and blogger at AdjustableNormal. Since his youth, he has been fascinated with psychedelics and altered states, experimenting with them on and off the page. His drive to explore consciousness has brought him around the world and down many rabbit holes to yogis, plant nerds, and alternative communities. Originally Canadian, he lives in the Peruvian Andes with his wife and cat.

Curious where San Pedro is legal?
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Where is San Pedro Cactus Legal?

The San Pedro Cactus, also known as Huachchuma, is legal in many parts of the world. San Pedro is part of South American culture and contains mescaline, a powerful and long-lasting psychedelic compound.

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Yagé vs Ayahuasca – Unique in Spirit and Science

Understanding the subtle differences between different plant mixtures isn’t a skill many Westerners develop. Tribes throughout the Amazon possess an uncanny ability to identify plants that academics don’t even have names for. Noticing different effects between Yagé vs ayahuasca is likely only possible for shamans and plant medicine connoisseurs.  From the perspective of a working […]

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Ayahuasca and Antidepressants – Is it Safe?

Seeking relief from depression by going to an ayahuasca retreat is a common goal. Yet many of us navigating depression have been prescribed antidepressants. However, it is not considered safe to mix ayahuasca and antidepressants. In this article, we will unpack different ayahuasca contraindications with SSRIs and MAOIs and how long after being on antidepressants […]

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Best Ayahuasca Documentaries - Tripping in the jungle
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10 Best Ayahuasca Documentaries in 2022

Ayahuasca’s mystery, potency, and continued use in shamanic settings today have inspired many adventurers and storytellers. We sorted through the dozen of existing docs to find the best ayahuasca documentaries to learn what it’s like to drink ayahuasca.

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Fresh fruits and vegetables are an essential part of the Ayahuasca Diet
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What is The Ayahuasca Preparation Diet?

A big part of a successful ayahuasca experience is following the ayahuasca preparation diet. Cleaning up our eating habits is encouraged to make ayahuasca more effective. There are many reasons behind undertaking an ayahuasca diet, from modern pharmacology to ancient shamanic perspectives.  Taking ayahuasca is a significant commitment. Preparing well helps us start the process […]

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Prepare for Ayahuasca - An ayahuasca vine growing in the jungle
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10 Ways to Prepare for an Ayahuasca Retreat

Going on an ayahuasca retreat or ceremony is a big deal. Whether you are preparing for your first ayahuasca retreat or your 100th ceremony, there is often a sense of stepping into the unknown. Ayahuasca can indeed trigger profound changes in people’s lives. Yet, like any achievement, there is a degree of difficulty involved. Through […]

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