Natural Medicine
Psilocybin-assisted therapy in Colorado, the Natural Medicine Health Act, and how regulated psychedelic therapy fits into mental health care.
30 articles
Preparing for Your First Psilocybin Session
A practical guide to physical, emotional, and logistical preparation for your first psilocybin-assisted therapy session in Colorad…
Psychedelic Therapy for Couples: What the Research Says
What the research says about psychedelic and psilocybin therapy for couples — relationship satisfaction, intimacy, integration, an…
Is Psilocybin Therapy Right for You?
Not sure if psilocybin therapy is right for you? Walk through key questions on readiness, contraindications, timing, and goals to …
Where Is Psilocybin Legal in the U.S.? A State-by-State Guide (2026)
Where is psilocybin legal in the United States? A 2026 state-by-state guide to legal psilocybin therapy, decriminalization, and yo…
Colorado Natural Medicine Act
A plain-language breakdown of Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act — what's legal, who can participate, and what changes after J…
Psilocybin Alongside DBT & CBT
Psilocybin therapy doesn't replace your existing treatment — it can deepen it. How psilocybin works alongside DBT, CBT, and other …
Psilocybin for Treatment-Resistant Suicidal Ideation: What a New Trial Shows
A new open-label trial tested single-dose psilocybin for chronic, treatment-resistant suicidal ideation. Here is what it found — a…
Somatic Integration: Working with the Body After a Psilocybin Experience
Why the body holds insights the mind misses: somatic experiencing, breathwork, yoga, and movement as integration tools after a psi…
How Psilocybin Changes the Brain: Neuroplasticity & DMN
How psilocybin changes the brain: an accessible explainer of default mode network disruption and structural neuroplasticity, and w…
Psilocybin Ceremony vs. Facilitator-Led Therapy
Psilocybin ceremony vs licensed facilitator-led therapy in Colorado: how each works, what they offer, and how to think about choos…
What Is a Natural Medicine Facilitator? Colorado's New Profession, Explained
What natural medicine facilitators do under Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act: training, licensing, scope of practice, and th…
Psychedelic Therapy in the Denver Metro: Community, Resources, and Next Steps
The Denver psychedelic ecosystem: integration circles, community organizations, practitioner networks, and how Denver became a hub…
Mindfulness, Meditation, and Psilocybin: Complementary Paths
Research suggests combining psilocybin with meditation may produce more enduring outcomes. How the practices complement each other…
Psilocybin Retreats vs. Facilitator-Led Therapy in Colorado: How to Choose
Psilocybin retreats vs licensed facilitator-led therapy in Colorado: how they differ, when each makes sense, and what to ask befor…
Psilocybin Therapy in Colorado
A complete guide to legal psilocybin therapy in Colorado — the three-phase process, who it's for, safety screening, costs, and wha…
What Psilocybin Therapy Costs in Colorado — And What to Know About Insurance
What psilocybin therapy costs in Colorado, whether insurance covers it, how to evaluate the investment, and what the future may ho…
The Neuroscience of Rumination: How Psilocybin Breaks the Loop
The neuroscience of rumination: default mode network hyperconnectivity, and how psilocybin may break the rigid loops behind depres…
Why Psychedelic Therapy Is Different from Traditional Treatment
How psilocybin-assisted therapy differs from conventional psychiatric treatment: the neuroscience, therapeutic model, timeline, an…
Building a Support System for Your Psychedelic Therapy Journey
How to build a support system before psilocybin therapy: talking to family, finding integration circles, and working with a therap…
Indigenous Roots and Ethical Considerations in Modern Psychedelic Therapy
Honoring the indigenous traditions that preceded modern psychedelic research, plus the field's evolving approach to commercializat…
Journaling for Psychedelic Integration: A Practical Guide
Why journaling is one of the most effective psychedelic integration tools: when to write, prompts for each phase, and how to revis…
How to Choose a Psilocybin Facilitator in Colorado
How to choose a Colorado psilocybin facilitator: licensing requirements, questions to ask, red flags to watch for, and finding the…
Harm Reduction and Safety: What You Should Know Before Considering Psilocybin
An evidence-based safety overview of psilocybin therapy: contraindications, common side effects, screening, and how safety profile…
The Mystical Experience: What It Is and Why It Predicts Therapeutic Outcomes
The 'mystical experience' is a measurable construct (MEQ30) — and the strongest predictor of lasting therapeutic benefit from psil…
The Role of Set and Setting in Psychedelic Therapy
Why context matters as much as the substance: what 'set' (mindset) and 'setting' (environment) mean in clinical psilocybin practic…
Finding a Psychedelic Clinic Near You in Colorado: What to Look For
How to find a licensed psilocybin therapy clinic in Colorado: how to verify licensure, what to ask, and how to distinguish legitim…
Integration 101: How to Make Your Psilocybin Experience Last
What psychedelic integration is, why it matters more than the session itself, and practical approaches: journaling, somatics, mind…
Psilocybin Contraindications: Who Should Not Do Psychedelic Therapy
A clear overview of the medical, psychiatric, and medication-related contraindications to psilocybin-assisted therapy — and how re…
Music for Psilocybin Sessions: Why It Matters and How It's Chosen
Music isn't background during a psilocybin session — it's an active therapeutic tool. Why music matters and the research behind se…
A Brief History of Psychedelic Therapy: From Ancient Ritual to Modern Medicine
How psychedelic therapy evolved from indigenous ritual through 1960s research, the long shutdown, and the modern renaissance leadi…