Ram Dass on transcending opposites, letting go of ego, and embracing the flow of existence. A deep dive into non-duality & mindfulness — definitely worth a listen.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8NR...
Ram Dass on transcending opposites, letting go of ego, and embracing the flow of existence. A deep dive into non-duality & mindfulness — definitely worth a listen.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8NR...
7/ The Future of Addiction Treatment
We’re at a turning point.
For decades, the war on drugs treated addiction as a crime. It’s time to treat it as what it really is — a crisis of the mind, body, & soul.
Psychedelics are showing us a new way forward.
🔗 tripsitter.substack.com/p/psychedeli...
6/ Can Psychedelics Really Treat Addiction?
The evidence is overwhelming.
Psychedelics don’t just reduce cravings — they help people understand why they use in the first place.
They reveal patterns, unlock emotions, and provide a chance to rewrite the story.
5/ The Brain on Addiction: Hijacked & Trapped
Addiction isn’t just about willpower. It rewires the brain.
Over time, the mind gets stuck in rigid patterns — every need, every stressor, every pain point becomes about feeding the addiction.
4/ The Epidemic of Isolation & Loneliness
Addiction doesn’t happen in a vacuum.
In the 1970s, researchers discovered that rats kept in isolation compulsively used drug-laced water, while those in a stimulating, social environment ignored it
Humans are no different. Addiction thrives in loneliness
3/ The Weight of Existential Dread
It’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by the world today—climate collapse, political chaos, economic instability.
For some, this dread becomes unbearable. When the future feels hopeless, substances offer an easy escape.
2/ LSD, magic mushrooms, ayahuasca, and ibogaine are showing promise in treating addiction by addressing its root causes — trauma, isolation, and existential dread.
Let's break down some of these root causes...
1/ Fifty years ago, Reagan declared a "War on Drugs." The result? Over $1 trillion spent and record-high addiction rates.
It’s time to admit the old model failed and look to the future.
For decades, addiction treatment focused on punishment and abstinence. But research shows addiction isn’t the problem — it’s an attempt to solve one.
Psychedelics offer a different path. 🧵👇
Yopo, Willka, & Epena. Discover the ancient art of snuffing psychedelic plants — a practice rooted in shamanic healing, rituals, and connection to the spirit world.
tripsitter.substack.com/p/psychedeli...
Unearth the hidden parts of your psyche and transform them into strengths.
This guide dives deep into Carl Jung's shadow work with 100 prompts to help you heal, grow, and become more conscious — one question at a time.
tripsitter.substack.com/p/shadow-wor...
From Harvard professor to psychedelic pioneer to spiritual icon, Ram Dass's journey reshaped counterculture and brought mindfulness, yoga, & Eastern spirituality into the mainstream.
This is the story of the man who inspired millions to "Be Here Now." 🙏🍄
tripsitter.substack.com/p/ram-dass
New Podcast Episode for the Tripsitter Podcast entitled "#5: Nicotine Dreams: The Culture & Science of Tobacco" run time of 1:19 and the episode description reads: Justin, Ro, and James sit down to talk about one of the most misunderstood plants of our era — tobacco. We explore its history, examine the differences between traditional and modern uses, and question its controversial reputation. We also unpack the science of nicotine and touch on related plants like datura, mandrake, and boracherro. Is tobacco inherently bad, or is it just a victim of commercial exploitation? Join us for this candid conversation and follow us on Substack, Twitter, Bluesky, or Instagram.
This is our first episode with just the three of us for @tripsitter.bsky.social's podcast and we had such a fun talk about our individual relationships with tobacco, our views on plants/our relationships with them, and nicotine
Hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed talking
Drugism by @vincentrado.bsky.social is the perfect read for anybody interested in the history and impact of drug prohibition and the ideas we can use to dismantle it. It will challenge your opinion on all drugs based on preconceived notions of what makes them “good” or “bad.”
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Xenon induces a “euphoric nothingness” state of consciousness, which is void of all of these emotions. There’s no attachment, no resentment, no shame, no guilt, nothing.
Could xenon, and other dissociatives, be enlightenment inducers?
The problem is that our minds are constantly clouded by distractions such as anger, greed, jealousy, grief, and fear. In Buddhism, the path to enlightenment involves clearing away these obstructions to experience the enlightenment that’s already there.
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Zen Buddhism teaches that enlightenment is inherent to all beings — it isn’t a special quality only some people possess.
Since enlightenment is already present in all beings, it’s something we’re all capable of realizing.
Just when scientists thought LSD could revolutionize mental health, Richard Nixon went and “peed in the psychedelic punch bowl” — so to speak.
Here’s what happened
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is is classified as a Schedule I drug by the UN Convention of Psychotropic Substances (1971).
Before it was banned, was successful in clinical settings for treating psychiatric conditions — without the risk of any serious physical side effects.
"Euphoric Nothingness:" The Dichotomy of Dissociation & Healing
In this article, we examine the paradoxical healing potential of ketamine and other dissociative drugs, and how to approach them as the double-edged sword they are.
annnnnnnnnnd we're live with ep 4 of @tripsitter.bsky.social's podcast with very special guest Zeus Tipado!
I'm still trying to process some of the stuff we talked about in this ep... (available wherever!)
open.spotify.com/episode/4m8I...
Everyone in TTRPGs have dayjobs, but mine is absolutely wild.
In this episode of the @tripsitter.bsky.social podcast, me @juzzie.bsky.social & @jgordoncurtis.bsky.social talked with Zues Tipado about being part of the only team on Earth researching VR and DMT
Listen wherever you find podcasts
An alien woman lookng questioningly out at the universe amid a galaxy of lanets, questions marks, mushrooms, and cannabis leaves. On a pink swirly background with the tripsitter logo in the bottom right corner
The word “psychedelic” was coined in 1956 by British psychiatrist Humphry Osmond
Psychedelic is derived from Greek — psyche (soul or mind) and delien (“to manifest”). The word essentially means “mind-manifesting” or “soul manifesting”
tripsitter.substack.com/p/psychedelic
The War On Drugs was — and is — an attempt to control a part of human nature that doesn’t want to be controlled.
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In an era where information on any subject is always within arm’s length, we’re unknowingly limiting our ability to learn because we only discover the answers to the questions we think to ask.
Books guide you to questions you haven’t even considered. So we made a list of our favorites:
Kava is the antidote for the pressures of modern society.
Most people are burning the candle at both ends — we’re overworked and anxious during the day and don’t get anywhere near enough sleep at night.
This humble herb addresses both issues.
Is It Necessary to Have a Mystical Experience With Psychedelics?
Unpacking the psychedelic experience: is cosmic enlightenment as an essential milestone or merely a scenic side trip?
This is a wild, deeply fascinating, slightly horrifying deep dive, which as we all know is @vincentrado.bsky.social's specialty
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Datura is one of the most powerful (and dangerous) hallucinogenic plants on the face of the Earth.
It’s dangerous — yes — but it’s also misunderstood. In the right hands (AKA a trained shaman), datura is viewed as a wise plant teacher.
https://tripsitter.substack.com/p/datura
As you breathe in, you’re sucked into the depths of your unconscious mind — a place where nothing and nobody exists, yet you’re enveloped in pure ecstasy.
As you breathe out, you re-emerge right back where you started.
This is the magic of xenon gas.
https://tripsitter.substack.com/p/xenon