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Ayni in Appalachia: Sacred Reciprocity & STIGMA
Ayni in Appalachia: Sacred Reciprocity & STIGMA

Utter the word “shaman” and some Appalachian folks immediately think of evil, seance, and the devil. My experience with “shamanistic” cultures has been pleasant, kind-hearted, and reverential. Appalachia is a place of strong roots and powerful traditions, but it’s also a place where exploring the unknown can be seen as a betrayal of community values. The decision to start the Appalachian Psychedelic Society feels like a tremendous honor and risk—stepping out of the shadows with a belief system that many might find foreign or even threatening.

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Grief, Gratitude, and Gut Healing: Finding Strength in the Wake of Hurricane Helene
Grief, Gratitude, and Gut Healing: Finding Strength in the Wake of Hurricane Helene
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Is Integration Coaching right for you?
Is Integration Coaching right for you?

Many people find themselves feeling stuck or disoriented after a psychedelic experience. Maybe you’ve had life-changing realizations, but the excitement of the moment has faded, leaving you unsure of how to incorporate them into your everyday life. The insights you gained may seem distant now, slipping away as you return to old patterns...

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View fullsize Is tripping political? Whether your visions are about the future of your deregulated tech corporation or large-scale affordable housing depends on your beliefs and values going in, according to an article in @theatlantic (most recently, though the id
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View fullsize We’re a few days out from the 2024 election – so how did ballot measures related to marijuana and psychedelics do in Appalachia? 🇺🇲At the state level: In Massachusetts, Question 4 (Natural Psychedelic Substances Act), which would have
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View fullsize Heard of the Psychedelic Listening Project?👂The report, which highlights the need for radical inclusivity in the psychedelic movement, aims to minimize potentially destructive economic and financial practices in the ecosystem. It was created from 26
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View fullsize While bills that would legalize psychedelics for medical purposes — or decriminalize them — are on some Appalachian states’ ballots this election season, ketamine, a drug with dissociative properties that can create intense states s
View fullsize Got a cousin or mamaw in #Massachusetts ? • @yes4ma for more information • #appalachia #vote #appalachian • source: ballotpedia.org
View fullsize Early voting is ongoing – or starting soon – across Appalachia, and we’re tracking candidates’ positions on controlled substances. Today, we’ll break down what we’ve heard about marijuana legalization.🌿 Earlier t
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View fullsize Appalachia is hurting, needs are transforming by the hour. Grief is growing, guts are compromised, and lives are lost. Healing as a region and community is underway. Check on folks. Witness their grief. Listen. Read more on our website, link in bio
View fullsize We are safe (Justin, Ash, & Arrow), after several days of no power, service, or running water. • Ali & her family are safe as well. • Photos from Barnardsville, NC • We made it safely out of Dillingham rd to the Tri cities in