Microdosing

Two weekends ago, I attended a mini psychedelic retreat featuring a shamanic ceremony that was hosted in the Lake Michigan area. Our group included nine strangers from different walks of life: a Fortune 100 C-Suite male executive of 10 years who recently learned he has an incurable disease that will rob him of his sight […]

Microdosing, just like an exercise, diet or meditation practice, requires a certain structure, routine and rhythm. Adhering to these practices will allow you to not only get through the week safely, but also optimize your potential. Since many substances are not legal in all 50 states in the U.S., the first thing you want to

American society is undergoing a massive de-stigmatization of cannabis, and potentially psychedelics – all of which are seen as valuable for stress-relief, mental health and overall wellness. In fact, marijuana has finally become decriminalized under federal law and is no longer part of the so-called Schedule I category of drugs, substances or chemicals with no

Microdosing isn’t a standalone, magic silver bullet to improve everything in your life. Rather, it’s a cutting-edge technology that’s becoming more available for those who are looking for natural, holistic ways to become more effective in their lives. But it’s just a small piece of a larger overall wellness strategy aimed at achieving a more

Most people don’t have a clue about the origin of Bicycle Day, which was just last week, and mistakenly think it has to do with celebrating a favorite mode of transportation and exercise. They couldn’t be more wrong. In reality, it commemorates Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann’s groundbreaking accidental discovery of the psychedelic drug lysergic acid diethylamide, popularly

Once I got into microdosing, I realized there are things you grow out of and things you grow into. With wisdom and enlightenment comes a desire to leave behind caffeine, alcohol and sugar for meditation, healthy living and microdosing. I’ve grown out of the old thinking that psychedelics are harmful and recreational. And I’ve grown

Recently, I received some negative feedback on an article that I wrote on how microdosing can fuel high-performance leadership. Someone wrote the editor: “After reading this article, I had to check the date to make sure this was St. Patrick’s Day and not April Fools’ Day. Microdosing on LSD at work in order to improve

There are numerous benefits to microdosing, which has long fueled creativity. Everyone from artists, poets and actors to software developers and entrepreneurs are known to have used psychedelics to enhance creativity and productivity, as well as solve complex tasks. But one area that’s not always discussed is how regularly ingesting tiny amounts of psychoactive psilocybin

The third wave of psychedelics features four influential thought leaders who are shaping microdosing and at least one honorable mention. The first one who comes to mind is Tim Ferriss, author of “The 4-Hour Workweek,” which helps busy executives learn how to best use their time and delegate tasks. He also hosts a podcast, has

Native Americans have been using hallucinogenic substances like peyote for thousands of years in rites of passage, traditions and ceremonies. These ancient healing practices were observed by European settlers who colonized the New World and became more prevalent over time, leading to a second wave of psychedelic use in the 1960s. This second wave was