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Producing high-quality research on plant medicines & psychedelics, propagating academic knowledge in more accessible formats 🌱

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This #MakeAWillMonth, you have the opportunity to ensure your values and love of sacred plant medicines lives on.

πŸŒΏπŸ’‘Legacy giving is easier than you think. Schedule a meeting with lorien@chacruna.net today and begin discussing ways your support can continue for generations to come.

08.08.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When Grief Becomes Purpose: Transforming Loss Through Psychedelic Healing
For some, this work is deeply personal. After losing her father, a veteran, to suicide, Dr. Lynette found hope in the stories of psychedelic healing.
πŸ‘‰ Watch the full video: support us on Patreon.

07.08.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Plant Medicine in Mexico: From Traditional Use to Psychedelic Therapy Indigenous communities in Mexico preserve sacred plant knowledge through daily life and resistance. However, psychedelic movements often ignore their broader struggles. Mexican law protects ceremonial...

Today on @chacruna.bsky.social, we have "Plant Medicine in Mexico: From Traditional Use to Psychedelic Therapy" featuring Osiris GarcΓ­a Cerqueda, Anja Loizaga-Velder, Carmen Amezcua, Raul Escamilla Orozca, and Bia Labate.

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#plantmedicines #psychedelicscience #mexico

05.08.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us this Friday for our Monthly Queer Integration Circle πŸŒˆβ€”a welcoming space for all genders & sexual identities to reflect on plant medicine journeys, share insights & set intentions. Hosted by Justin Natoli (he/they).
Email justin@chacruna.net to join!

06.08.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌿 Ecology, Spirituality and Psychedelics w/ Dr. Jamie Beachy, Dr. Stephanie Michael Stewart & Dr. Bia Labate

Explore eco-chaplaincy, spirituality & planetary health.

πŸ“… Oct 6 | 9:30am PT/12:30pm ET
πŸ’Έ $100
πŸ”— Register: chacruna.net/workshop-eco...

πŸ’š Members get in free or discounted

04.08.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for a timely conversation at the intersection of policy, traditional healing, and social equity in the Southwest.πŸŒ„

We will explore how Latino curanderos, Indigenous communities, healthcare providers, policy advocates are shaping psilocybin programs in NM and CO.

31.07.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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chacruna.net/press-releas... 🌈 Enrollment extended for Queering Psychedelics!
Register by Aug 4!
Course runs July 28–Oct 6 | 10:30am PT
CE credits + scholarships available.
Free/discounted for Chacruna members 🌿

30.07.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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With the FDA’s recent rejection, attention at PS25 turned from progress to integration. 🌱

In this new chronicle, Miranda Milbauer and Marta Camagna explore how Chacruna's presence was grounded in justice and decolonial perspectives, centering community.

28.07.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Language of Integration: Chacruna In and Through Psychedelic Science 2025 Psychedelic Science 2025 emphasized integration as a collective, cultural process amid post-FDA rejection reflection. Chacruna Institute grounded the conference in justice, ethics, and inclusion throu...

New on @chacruna.bsky.social , "The Language of Integration: Chacruna In and Through Psychedelic Science 2025" by Marta Camagna - @hemelsblu.bsky.social and Miranda Milbauer

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#psychedelics #psychedelicscience #plantmedicines

25.07.2025 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for this conversation 🌱✊🏾

We will explore how entheogens can move beyond personal wellness to become tools for community healing.

πŸ’š FREE or discounted for Chacruna members β€” plus recording.

24.07.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us this Friday for our Monthly Queer Integration Circle πŸŒˆβ€”a welcoming space for all genders & sexual identities to reflect on plant medicine journeys, share insights & set intentions. Hosted by Justin Natoli (he/they).
Email justin@chacruna.net to join!

22.07.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What does it really mean to β€œplay ball” with an administration that actively undermines and marginalizes whole communities and identities?
Ismail Lourido Ali asks: If the psychedelic movement chooses to engage with the administration, what are we really gaining? www.patreon.com/chacruna

21.07.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌈 Embrace Pleasure Workshop w/ Dee Dee Goldpaugh (LCSW)
Explore psychedelics, sexuality & pleasure activism.
✨ Why is pleasure missing from healing?
πŸ”₯ How can psychedelics reclaim erotic power?
πŸ“… Oct 3 | 9:30am PT/12:30pm ET
πŸ’Έ $150
πŸ”— Register: chacruna.net/embrace-plea...
πŸ’š Members get discounts

21.07.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌈✨ Our trailblazing β€œQueering Psychedelics” course is back for one final round in 2025!

πŸ˜‰Don’t forget…Chacruna members get BIG course discounts!

18.07.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Get ready for PCU26, coming back bigger than ever at the iconic Brava Theater in San Francisco 🌿

Secure your DISCOUNTED Super Early Bird Tickets now ✨

17.07.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Despite a smaller audience in Denver, the message was clear: MDMA and psilocybin-assisted therapy still hold promise.
Science, legislation, and conservative support back psychedelics for mental health. Voices call for deeper dialogue with Indigenous peoples🌿

15.07.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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www.patreon.com/chacruna Does spiritual tourism = single-use plastic? Watch Kanyon Sayers-Roods spit truths at Psychedelic Science 2025!

14.07.2025 22:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for a deep dive into the cultural, spiritual, and scientific legacy of the Eleusinian Mysteries, one of the most enduring ritual traditions of the ancient world. Register now! chacruna.net/cultural-her...

14.07.2025 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Become a member of the Chacruna Alliance and, for as little as $5/month, get access to over 23 hours of PCU25 footage exclusively on our Patreon! www.patreon.com/c/chacruna

07.07.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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✨ Save the Date – PSYCHEDELIC CULTURE IS BACK!

After our last SOLD OUT edition, we’re returning to San Francisco’s iconic Brava Theater for PCU2026, and this time, it’s bigger than ever! πŸ—£οΈπŸŒ±

πŸ“… April 17–19, 2026 – We’re expanding to three full days ✨

03.07.2025 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Explore Queering Psychedelics, our upcoming course 🌈

Live Online Sessions | CE Credits | Leading experts in the field | Scolarships available ✨

Spots are limited - Register now at the link!

02.07.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Register now!

01.07.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From Hype to Integration: Rethinking Psychedelic Media in 2025 Public acceptance of psychedelics as therapeutic tools has grown, shifting focus from legitimacy to integration, Brad Burge argues. Challenges include outdated healthcare frameworks, regulatory system...

chacruna.net/from-hype-to... Challenges include outdated healthcare frameworks, regulatory systems, and media oversimplification. Integration requires ethical, inclusive structures, cross-ideological coalitions, and responsible storytelling!

Read now by Brad Burge!

30.06.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ₯ Psychedelic Culture 2025 Videos Are Live! www.patreon.com/c/chacruna

Missed this year’s incredible conference? Don’t worry β€” we’ve got you covered. You can now watch all the talks from Psychedelic Culture 2025 on our Patreon from as little as 5$ a month!🍿 Patreon.com/chacruna

26.06.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for a powerful dive into the ethics, history, and global traditions of sacred plant use. 🌿

Live weekly sessions, CE credits, and a justice-centered lens. Starts July 8. Scholarships available. Root your work in wisdom and reciprocity.

25.06.2025 16:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re so proud of what we’ve built together. And we’re just getting started!πŸ’«

πŸ‘‰ If you believe in our mission and want to help us grow, please consider making a donation today. Every contribution helps us continue this urgent and vital work. chacruna.net/donate/

24.06.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Denver Conference Comes Out in Defense of Psychedelic Therapies At Psychedelic Science 2025, Rick Doblin acknowledged setbacks in MDMA therapy approval but remained optimistic. Despite MAPS' struggles, he emphasized continued progress. Experts like Rachel Yehuda d...

chacruna.net/denver-confe... At PS2025, Rick Doblin acknowledged MDMA setbacks but stayed optimistic. Experts like Rachel Yehuda warned that skipping therapy undermines treatment. Access still limited by cost and policy. By Marcelo Leite, PhD

23.06.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Enchanted Science of Jurema: DMT at the Root of Afro-Amerindian Rituals in Brazil In this interview, Marcelo Leite reflects on his shift from science journalism to exploring the sacred use of Jurema in Northeastern Brazil. He documents its overlooked spiritual traditions, colonial ...

chacruna.net/the-enchante... Today at Psychedelic Science, Bia Labate had a fascinating interview with Brazilian science journalist Marcelo Leite on Chacruna's very own Plant Medicine Track. A version of this interview is now available to read! Enjoy

20.06.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sacred Plant Alliance to Sue DEA Over Religious Exemption Process Sacred Plant Alliance (SPA), a coalition of established entheogenic churches, plans to sue the DEA for violating religious freedom laws. SPA argues the DEA’s current exemption process is unlawful, lac...

chacruna.net/sacred-plant... Sacred Plant Alliance, a coalition of established entheogenic churches, plans to sue the DEA for violating religious freedom laws. SPA argues the DEA’s current exemption process is unlawful, lacks transparency, & hinders sincere religious practice. By Allison Hoots,Esq.

17.06.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited to reveal the 3rd part of our program at #PS25 - a full day of curated presentations in the Plant Medicine Track 🌱

✨ We’re also co-hosting a cozy picnic-style lunch meetup with @ssdpofficial.bsky.social - come find us at Sculpture Park and sit with us.

14.06.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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