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As psychedelic medicines move rapidly from traditional communities into clinics, research institutions, retreat centers, and new systems of care, an important question is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: What happens to the knowledge, people, cultures, and relationships from which these medicines come? Decolonizing psychedelic healing does not necessarily mean rejecting Western clinical practice. It can…

An athlete can spend years learning how to push through discomfort, stay disciplined, and keep moving toward the next goal. But what happens when the goal changes? For some athletes, that question arrives after retirement. The structure that once defined daily life disappears, and with it can come a deeper question about identity, purpose, and…

Aaron Rodgers is in the headlines once again and we are constantly proud of his continuous work in the silence. This time it's not a ceremony in the jungle. It's reported contract terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers that would give him offseason time for a darkness retreat instead of a standard team program, as he…

Your soul is calling and you’ve done your research.‍ You’ve heard the stories and you’ve decided that you are ready to take on your transformative life-changing Ayahuasca journey in the form of a Retreat and now the questions is how do you choose “the right one”? Perhaps you are still wondering if a Plant Medicine is right…

Whats a Psychedelic Retreat Really Like Rightfully so, in thinking about a retreat, you might feel some combination of excitement, nerves, hope, and curiosity. Plus, it's a big investment, and we all know it's not easy to get a week off. But the truth is, nothing can ever describe the experience. Sure, we can show…

Clients come to us because they’re interested in psychedelics. But they’re not REALLY interested in psychedelics. They’re interested in entering an altered state to expand their consciousness and to facilitate personal transformation. They’re interested in spiritual growth, in healing trauma, finding inner peace, experiencing their inherent divinity, and connecting with their true purpose. An Ayahuasca…

When I first had the idea for this blog post, I couldn’t help but laugh. Something as sacred and complex as an Ayahuasca retreat, reduced to a list? Would that be blasphemous? Upon further reflection, those are exactly the reasons to make a list, as opposed to tell a story. To provide the uninitiated broad…

Introduction Being called for your Ayahuasca journey is potentially the most profound and transformative way to connect with your inner self and experience holistic personal growth and healing. Near the USA, several retreat centers offer the opportunity to experience the powerful effects of the psychedelic brew called Ayahuasca, which is made from two Amazonian plants:…

If you're looking for high-integrity, ethical, and expertly-facilitated retreats with ayahuasca, psilocybin, or 5-MeO-DMT (Bufo), Behold Retreats is setting the global standard in professionally in psychedelic retreat facilitation for small groups and individuals. We support you down to the detail. Our 7-week coaching program carries you before, during, and after your retreat experience with the…

Smoking Toad Venom For Anxiety: Does It Work? You have the ability to change this. You do. You really do. Imagine a healthier you Imagine a magical toad venom that you can vaporize and in a 30 minute psychedelic journey you can clearly see the nature of your mind. Imagine fully realizing that those constant thoughts…

Why Are Rich People Smoking Toad Venom? Explained Why is toad venom becoming so popular? Why are celebrities and public figures partaking in this psychedelic experience? Why do rich people love this magical toad Bufo Alvarius With an increase in media presence from public figures like Mike Tyson, Chelsea Handler, Christina Haack, and Hunter Biden, toad…

Ayahuasca Retreats in the United States: Why Most People Travel Abroad for Legal Experiences Before jumping into an Ayahuasca Retreat just because it's close to home, here are some considerations we highly recommend to help you decide whether your time and hard-earned money may be better spent on a Retreat experience abroad, where legality may…

How does neurogenesis and neuroplasticity work? And how is this related to our well-being? Neurogenesis: the ability to create new neurons (brain cells) and connections between neurons. Neuroplasticity: the capacity of the brain to change and rewire itself in response to the stimulation of learning and experience. Our cognition (the way we think) is linked…

The sacred Ayahuasca Calling offers guests the most unique opportunity for transformative experiences and spiritual growth. For the full explanation of this "teacher" plant and what to expect during your experience, further reading may be found here, talking about the full experience with Mother Ayahuasca, otherwise keep reading for safety recommendations and specific retreats for…

The "Magic Mushroom" Substance The mightly Psilocybin Mushroom is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain species of mushrooms, often referred to as "magic mushrooms" or "magic truffles." When we ingested Psilocybin, it is metabolized into psilocin, which interacts with our brains' serotonin receptors revealing mind-altering results. Psilocybin has a long history of use…