People are hungry. Not for more information about psychedelics, though there is definitely a certainly appetite for that. They are hungry for depth. For meaning. They are hungry for a conversation that takes the interior life seriously. They are seeking a path toward genuine healing, without flattening a conversation into a wellness checklist or a clinical protocol.
The mainstream psychedelic conversation has matured in important ways. The research is robust and has stretched in almost every academic institution. The cultural permission and acceptance is growing. The therapeutic frameworks are multiplying. All of this is meaningful and necessary.
And something is still missing from most of what I read…
Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that changes how individuals experience their bodies and typically leads to dangerously low food intake and body weight. Current treatments are limited and often ineffective, so new approaches are urgently needed.
The pilot study, now published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, looked at 21 women who had lived with anorexia nervosa for an average of 11 years and had not found long-term success with any previous treatments. On average, participants were 32 years old and had a BMI of 16.4 kg/m2 (a healthy BMI is ≥ 18.5).All participants received three doses of oral psilocybin within a supportive therapeutic environment. The psilocybin sessions were supported with extensive talk therapy before and after dosing…
“In recent years, interest in the therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs has been increasing,” the FDA document published on Monday says.
“Drug development programs for psychedelic drugs are subject to the same regulations and same evidentiary standards for approval as other drug development programs,” the agency wrote. “However, designing clinical studies to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of these products presents a number of unique challenges.”
This program is designed for courageous souls who find themselves in a deeply challenging crossroads in their lives.
The coalition is pushing for the passage of Senate Bill 1018, formally known as the North Carolina Healing Through Evidence-Based Access to Lifesaving Care Act, or HEAL Act…
For those interested in the path of insight meditation, this book touches the very soul of the practice. Written by two of the most inspiring voices in the tradition, Joseph Goldstein & Jack Kornfield, it holds a full tapestry of wisdom teachings and practical guidance. True to the title itself, it offers a tremendous amount of heart in the way the path is offered cover to cover. It has been instrumental for me.
Ehren Cruz is an Anthropologist, CTA & ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Third Wave Psychedelic Certified Coach, Master Ceremonialist, certified Harm Reductionist, Loving Husband & Proud Father of 3 Little Ladies. He is devoted to the healing & actualization in all facets of his life.
