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According to a new resting-state fMRI mega-analysis, psychedelics do not simply make brain networks fall apart. Instead, they most consistently increase communication between higher-order transmodal networks, such as default mode and frontoparietal systems, and sensory or motor networks. In other words, boundaries between normally segregated systems appear to soften during the acute state. Evidence for […]

Spirulina may help as part of preparation for a psilocybin session by supporting general stress management. Some research reports reduced perceived anxiety and stress in specific groups using spirulina, but I cannot verify that this directly applies to psilocybin preparation or to anxiety disorders. Psilocybin research suggests a temporary boost in neuroplasticity pathways like BDNF […]

The most natural Dutch term for psychedelic facilitator is psychedelisch begeleider. The English loanword facilitator is understood but often feels more abstract in Dutch. Related terms are narrower or more specific. A tripsitter usually focuses on presence, calm, and practical safety, with less steering of the process. A sjamaan belongs to a spiritual or ceremonial […]

Ronald Hochstenbach approaches psychedelic work as a therapeutic process rather than a search for intense experiences. He emphasizes careful preparation with intake, safety, intentions, and practices that build awareness and regulation before any session begins. In session his style is steady and attentive. He is non-directive when space is needed and more structured when clarity […]

Easter and Passover offer powerful metaphors that can add depth to a psychedelic session. Easter points to letting go and renewal, while Passover centers on liberation from what confines you. Both highlight a passage from constriction to spaciousness, which aligns with how sessions can reveal old patterns and open room for change. Use these themes […]

About a week before your psychedelic therapy session, your chosen therapist or tripsitter will proactively contact you. This call is used to prepare the session together, answer your questions, and help you feel mentally and emotionally ready. Sometimes the contact happens earlier. You can request this if you already have questions or want extra reassurance, […]

Short answer: three truffle sessions in one week is not advisable in most cases. If time is very limited, two sessions in one week can be the practical maximum. That only makes sense if the first session is well tolerated, the second is planned with tolerance in mind, and you leave clear space for rest […]

Short answer: not simply. “Stronger” depends on dose, route of administration, and individual sensitivity. You cannot rank 5-MeO-DMT, DMT, and psilocybin in absolute terms without that context. 5-MeO-DMT is very potent per milligram and has a fast, steep onset when inhaled, which many report as an abrupt, intense ego dissolution with relatively sparse visuals. That […]

You have three options for a ceremony for two: join an open group with other participants, book a private duo session at one of their locations, or book a private duo at your own place in the Netherlands (home, Airbnb, or holiday home). You can also put together your own small group, such as two […]

Relationship therapy focuses on the bond between partners: communication patterns, unmet needs, boundaries, and practical agreements. Sessions are structured and conversational, aiming for insight and behavior change in daily life. A spiritual couples’ LSD session centers on inner experience rather than analysis. There is less talking and more surrender, presence, and felt exploration, with music […]

Short answer: yes, actigraphy-based measures of sleep and rest-activity were able to flag higher risk of depression relapse in a one-year observational cohort. In a Canadian study of 93 adults with a history of major depression who were relatively stable at baseline, continuous actigraphy was summarized every two weeks and relapse was stringently defined. The […]

Short answer: In an exploratory randomized trial in Headache, psilocybin did not clearly beat an active placebo for migraine prevention. One 10 mg dose looked numerically better than two 10 mg doses a week apart, but the differences were not statistically significant. Eighteen adults were randomized to diphenhydramine twice, psilocybin once plus diphenhydramine once, or […]