Ember Integration

01/11/2025

https://www.science.org/content/article/could-psychedelic-drugs-improve-mental-health-autistic-people

A brace of new studies probes benefits and risks for an understudied group

01/06/2025

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/29/psilocybin-therapy-first-responders

Amid a US mental health crisis, police officers, firefighters and paramedics are flying to Mexico for treatments they say are transformative

12/28/2024

How do you make plant medicine journey insights stick? Here are a few integration techniques anyone can use. The beauty of these approaches lies in their accessibility. They demand nothing more than your sincere self-reflection.

https://www.emberintegration.com/blog/integrating-journeys-psychedelic-insights.html

Explore journaling and mindfulness techniques for psychedelic integration. Transform your insights into actionable growth with our practical guide.

12/21/2024

"You're standing at a crossroads on an unfamiliar trail, your boots sinking into mud as sheets of rain pound the earth around you. Through a curtain of rain, you squint at two weathered trail markers pointing in opposite directions. You've prepared for this moment. You retrieve a hand-drawn map from your pack, check your bearings against the storm-dark sky, and resume your journey northward."

"A well-crafted intention before a plant medicine journey is like that trail map - an anchor of clarity when paths diverge, a powerful reminder of where you're heading and why you set out in the first place."

Discover reflective questions, meditative practices, and grounding techniques to craft meaningful intentions that align with your personal growth journey.

12/20/2024

Full article: https://archive.is/5XjMH

In the months since, the angst and depression triggered by his cancer diagnosis no longer hound him, Mr. Blechman said, and he has gained profound insights into aspects of his personality he believes negatively affected his relationships.

“Psilocybin therapy has been a life-changing experience,” he said.

Much of the recent boom in palliative psychedelic care has been fueled by anecdotal accounts shared among care providers. Diane Hendel, a family nurse practitioner in Virginia with a geriatric medical practice, said her interest had been born of frustration. Antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications, the go-to interventions for end-of-life distress, tend to leave patients dazed and disconnected, she said.

“I don’t want to sedate people so they’re like zombies.”
When she began administering ketamine to patients two years ago, she was startled by the results. Those on the precipice of death reported relief from sadness and fear.

12/19/2024

"Six-week intensive treatments with either psilocybin or escitalopram (with psychological support) for MDD were associated with long-term improvements in depressive symptom severity. The greater degree of improvement in the PT arm at follow-up on psychosocial functioning, meaning in life, and psychological connectedness suggests warrant future research."

Six-week intensive treatments with either psilocybin or escitalopram (with psychological support) for MDD were associated with long-term improvements in depressive symptom severity. The greater degree of improvement in the PT arm at follow-up on psychosocial functioning, meaning in life, and psychol...

12/18/2024

Clinical Trial: Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy for Anxiety in Advanced Cancer Patients.
Are you struggling with anxiety due to cancer diagnosis? This clinical study aims to explore new therapeutic approaches for emotional well-being. Find out how you can contribute to this important research.
Learn more and apply: https://buff.ly/3BFUnmo

Clinical Trial: Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy for Anxiety in Advanced Cancer Patients.

Are you struggling with anxiety due to cancer diagnosis? This clinical study aims to explore new therapeutic approaches for emotional well-being. Find out how you can contribute to this important research.

Learn more and apply: https://buff.ly/3BFUnmo

12/16/2024

"Psychedelia was never about being put into a box, but today you could define it as music designed to open up the mental plane, challenge preconceived notions about art and society, and induce a trance-like state in the listener. "

From Doubleblind magazine, "here are the 25 best albums to provide a trip through psychedelic music history, from 1966 up to the present day."

Psychedelic rock sparked a cultural movement that still reverberates today. Here are the best albums of the genre from the '60s to now.

12/16/2024

Ever feel like your emotions are too much to handle?

The meditation is based on one I've been using successfully, both with myself and some truly amazing people (if you’re reading this, thanks for your involvement).

It aims to help ease the intensity of strongly felt emotions without dissociation--a survival tactic many of us learned in childhood with the flaw that burying emotions just results in more intense feelings at a later moment.

I explore the idea of "unblending" from emotions -- a practice rooted in Internal Family Systems. This approach enables you to shift your relationship with intense emotions and, once unblended, bring focused attention to them from a more grounded state.

This grounded state calms the emotions because they’ve been fully heard and understood.

If you enjoy this meditation, please subscribe to my YouTube channel. Thanks for your support!

Reconnect with your true self through this soothing guided meditation. In this session, we’ll help you center yourself, calm your mind, and compassionately m...

12/14/2024

While I have been working with plant medicine for nearly a decade, 2024 marked the year I started developing, using, and recommending microdoses (in Colorado, where the practice is legally protected).

At first, I was skeptical. Sure, I'd heard the stories - tech workers in Silicon Valley taking minuscule doses of plant medicine compounds to boost creativity, and people I'd met casually claiming that similar tiny amounts had freed them from anxiety, depression, and even chronic headaches.

But could doses so small you can't even feel them do anything meaningful?

A detailed guide on microdosing. Learn about its benefits, risks, and the science behind it, along with practical recommendations.

12/11/2024

Intention-setting for a non-ordinary state journey isn't just goal-setting ("I want to lose 20 pounds").

Rather, it involves consciously creating a meaningful anchor that grounds you before your journey, keeps you tethered to your purpose while you're journeying, and helps you interpret your experience at journey's end.

Explore self-reflection techniques to set powerful intentions for psychedelic journeys. Enhance your physical health, emotional awareness, and spiritual connections for transformative experiences.

12/10/2024

Thoughtful preparation is key to having a meaningful plant medicine experience. Follow these steps to prepare mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Practical tips for preparing your mindset, setting, and safety for a transformative Plant Medicine Journey. Learn how to integrate your psychedelic experience meaningfully.

12/09/2024

Considering a solo plant-medicine journey for personal healing or growth? I wrote a guide to help you assess your physical, mental, and emotional readiness, prepare your physical space and mindset, explore responsible and safe dose options, and craft a powerful intention to guide and anchor your journey.

Free to download
https://www.emberintegration.com/guides/plant-medicine-preparation-guide.html

12/07/2024

https://www.psypost.org/psilocybin-therapy-offers-relief-from-multiple-psychiatric-symptoms-in-cancer-patients/

Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy improved interpersonal sensitivity, hostility, obsession-compulsion, and somatization in cancer patients without causing lasting phobia, paranoia, or psychosis, suggesting its potential as a multidimensional treatment for complex psychiatric distress.

12/03/2024

A plant medicine journey can lead to profound insights, a restored sense of purpose and vitality, and healing. But the path there can pass through valleys of uncomfortable experiences, thoughts, and feelings, both unfamiliar and intense.

Recognizing that such moments are an integral part of the journey toward transformation can empower you to navigate them with confidence and even curiosity.

Learn strategies to embrace challenging psilocybin experiences with confidence. Manage anxiety, time distortions, and vivid memories while unlocking growth and healing.

12/02/2024

If you’re considering a journey with plant medicine, understanding the right dosage is essential for a safe and meaningful experience.

Whether you're microdosing for creativity or preparing for a profound spiritual journey, this guide explains everything you need to know about dosage, potency, and popular strains.

Explore safe psilocybin dosages, strain potency, and tips for microdosing or spiritual journeys. Learn about Golden Teachers, P***s Envy, and more.

11/30/2024

The beauty of meditation lies in its adaptability—you can start small with a few minutes a day and gradually incorporate it into various aspects of your life. From improving work performance to enhancing relationships, meditation provides the tools to approach each moment with greater clarity and intention.

By committing to regular practice and exploring techniques that resonate with you, meditation can become a cornerstone for mental well-being and personal growth.

Discover the transformative power of meditation with practical techniques to observe thoughts, focus on breathing, and cultivate emotional balance. Learn how to integrate mindfulness into daily life for greater clarity, calm, and resilience.

11/30/2024

While traditional forms of journaling have their virtues, I encourage clients to explore Morning Pages—a simple yet powerful daily journaling practice popularized by the author Julia Cameron in her groundbreaking book The Artist's Way.

These daily morning pages, which aren't meant to be reread at a future time, have become a daily ritual for countless creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking mental clarity before they start their day.

Learn how to do Morning Pages with our ultimate guide! Discover this transformative journaling practice to boost creativity, reduce stress, and build a productive morning routine. Perfect for beginners and seasoned writers alike!