by EmpathiCSubstanceS | May 3, 2020 | Psychedelic Medicine
Love is the AnswerAn Appreciation of Myron Stolaroff (August 20, 1920–January 6, 2013) JOHN HARRISON “There is a light that glows continuously in the universe. It is eternal, ever-present, and unending. This light is the source of life. It can be for each of us the...
by EmpathiCSubstanceS | Apr 18, 2020 | Psychedelic Medicine
In philosophy of mind, panpsychism is the view that mind or a mind-like aspect is a fundamental and ubiquitous feature of reality. It has taken on a wide variety of forms. Contemporary academic proponents hold that sentience or subjective experience is ubiquitous,...
by EmpathiCSubstanceS | Apr 13, 2020 | Psychedelic Medicine
The tide is turning in the battle to treat depression. Gradually, we are becoming more aware of the relative ineffectiveness of pharmaceutical interventions in cases of severe depression, and have developed a healthy suspicion of the involvement of ‘big pharma’ in...
by EmpathiCSubstanceS | Apr 13, 2020 | Psychedelic Medicine
Mental health disorders are the elephant in the room of modern day society. An estimated 8.3 million Americans suffer from chronic stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and related psychological conditions, and those numbers are on the rise. In addition to that, nearly...
by EmpathiCSubstanceS | Apr 13, 2020 | Psychedelic Medicine
With this in mind, here are some general integration guidelines for the first two weeks following the psychedelic session: View this period as an inseparable, non-negotiable part of “work” of psychedelic journeying and time of high Self-care. Indulge in activities...
by EmpathiCSubstanceS | Apr 13, 2020 | Psychedelic Medicine
When I recently had the opportunity to talk with a psychedelic integration specialist, we discussed all kinds of topics—addiction, anxiety, mindfulness, and, of course, psychedelic experiences. With several years under his belt as a recovery coach and integration...
