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A remarkable new study shows that a single high-equivalent dose of psilocybin in mice can rapidly increase neuroplasticity by repairing and creating new neural connections in the brain. Researchers observed structural remodeling of dendritic spines in the medial frontal cortex, effectively rewiring neural networks.
https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(25)01305-4
These changes were network-specific, strengthening pathways tied to perception and the brain’s default mode network, while quieting repetitive cortical loops. This work deepens our understanding of how psilocybin may support mental health by reshaping large-scale brain connectivity.
Watch the video by Chase Hughes to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ3_GUilpnk
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Terence McKenna changed how many of us think about psychedelics, language and reality—but his origin story has rarely been told on film. “It’s Going to Get Weirder: The Terence McKenna Story” is the first feature-length documentary to explore his life through new and archival interviews with friends, family and collaborators.
In the Dec 29 Brainforest Café episode, Dennis talks with director Sharon McKenna about why documenting Terence’s true legacy matters now—and how this community can help finish the film.
Visit the crowdfunding page to discover the project, see the perks, and support the journey:
https://crowdfundr.com/terencemckennafilm
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More than twenty-five years after his death, Terence McKenna’s voice and ideas still echo through psychedelic culture, networks of researchers, and online communities. His work bridged ethnobotany, esoteric philosophy, media, and speculative thought in ways that continue to inspire and challenge.
Our December 11 online conversation gathers Graham St John (author of Strange Attractor), Dennis McKenna, Tama Starr, Bruce Damer, R.U. Sirius, Dan Levy and Lorenzo Hagerty to reflect on Terence as person, thinker, and provocateur.
Registration for the live event is $25:
https://bit.ly/4ryCj2H
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We have an Ascending line which draws us upwards towards the subtle, ephemeral and metaphysical dimensions of being.
We also have a Descending line which draws us into the dimensions of tasks, worldly responsibilities and all things practical.
Some of us are naturally more pulled to the Ascending line which manifests as interest in spiritual and lofty ideals.
The strength here is the ability to transcend the everyday toil and enter higher states.
The weakness here is the inability to focus on or complete the practical.
Some of us are naturally pulled to the Descending line which manifests as interest in being successful at life and being down to earth embodied.
The strength here is the ability to get things done and stay grounded.
The weakness here is the inability to rise above it all and see the inner workings of things.
If you are an Ascender, then cultivate grounded actions, followthrough and keeping your word.
If you are a Descender, then cultivate meditation, raising your consciousness and sensitivity to the subtle realms.
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Moldavite
Minted Jun 5, 2023
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The mystical green Moldavite was born after a meteor crash landed on our planet around 15 million years ago. A fusion of both earthly and extraterrestrial energies, it carries an extremely intense frequency, thus making it the ultimate stone for transformation of any kind. It radiates such powerful energy that it can be warm to touch and induce lightheadedness, so much so that this phenomena has been termed as the ‘Moldavite Flush’.
Unearthed alongside the statue of Venus of Willendorf, the Moldavite has long been associated with fertility and good luck. Activating the Heart, Third Eye and Crown Chakra, this green stone has the profound ability to bring about life altering change in your personal or spiritual evolution. A powerful aid for any meditative practises, the Moldavite helps to sharpen your intuition and elevate your range of communicative frequencies such that it is easier to access information from realms beyond the earthly ones.
The Moldavite can be a useful ally in any sort of healing process you might undertake, as it has the uncanny capability to locate and diagnose the source of the problem, whether physical, mental or emotional. Moreover it can release energetic blocks with ease due to its high vibrations, restoring a state of freer energy flow.
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