The experience of 46 veterans using ayahuasca to treat PTSD
At the base of a tree in Costa Rica, a man named Dave L. found himself emotionally vulnerable as he hugged the trunk and cried. After years of military service, he had learned to suppress his feelings, a pattern ingrained in him by traditional views of masculinity. Now, as he completed his fourth ayahuasca ceremony, […]
Peruvian Shamans Use Coca and Ayahuasca to Foresee Trump’s Win in Venezuela in 2026
Shamans in Peru Anticipate 2026 with Rituals and Prophecies A group of indigenous shamans in Lima, Peru, conducted a ritual on Monday, aiming to foresee events as they approach the new year 2026. They shared their insights with the media, suggesting these visions foretold the end of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and hinted at a […]
New Aaron Rodgers documentary takes you on one of his ayahuasca trips
A new Netflix documentary takes a deep dive into Aaron Rodgers' psychedelic use. “Aaron Rodgers: Enigma'' details how the Jets quarterback overcame his perfectionism and discomfort with his upbringing's religious beliefs through an ayahuasca retreat. The documentary features footage of Rodgers' trip to Costa Rica last offseason, which included Dolphins safety Jordan Poyer and Poyer's […]
‘We’ve lost several really good founders’: Inside tech’s ayahuasca zombie dropout problem
You might not be interested in the Amazonian plant drugs that lure spirituality-hungry techies into the care of indigenous shamans, but ayahuasca culture is of interest to the tech industry, and whether you like it or not, it affects all of us. In X, it's an endemic problem. Many veteran trippers claim it's not life-ruining, […]
Recovered alcoholics tripping on ayahuasca get ostracized
Users of ayahuasca, an Amazonian psychedelic popular with celebrities, are experiencing nightmarish experiences at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. At least five recovering alcoholics who have also turned to ayahuasca and other psychedelics told The Washington Post they feel shunned by the group. Jennifer Bruce said she was reprimanded when she continued to attend mainstream 12-step meetings […]