The Ancestor Project promotes collective healing among the Black community in the US, using psychedelics as a tool of self-transformation. It’s part of a movement pushing for spaces of education, entertainment, and enlightenment for Black people in relation to psychoactive herbs.

Mindbloom is one of a handful of private therapy practices that offers ketamine treatment for depression, PTSD, and other experiences of poor mental health. But as the money floods into psychedelics and it gains more mainstream acceptance, navigating the practice with sensitivity will be key.

Mushrooms are having a moment, popping up in everything from supplements to food items to skincare. As the wellness sector continues to boom in the wake of the pandemic, how can brands harness the ‘health halo’ surrounding fungi and help people integrate them into self-care rituals?

In search of healing and wellness, more and more older Gen Yers are seeking out alternative natural stimulants. The boom of mushroom e-tailers nods to people’s growing desire to experiment with adaptogens and psychoactives as they become informed by modern methods.