With the now, not-so-recent rise of psychedelics in therapeutic medicine, we’ve seen public interest swell in support. Though the benefits of plant medicine have existed for years beyond our own, it’s only now that both scientists and legislators have joined forces to create medical and legal spaces for psychedelic healing.
Today, the Western world is taking a serious look at psychedelics as a legitimate medical tool, and a lot of this public support is being attracted by journalists and outreach companies across the country. These are dedicated activists of the Psychedelic Renaissance, who spend their time researching the latest developments in psychedelic research and reform.
Most importantly, they’re messengers of an incredible mental health movement unfolding before our eyes. They’re the bloggers who unearth the ancient history of psychedelics, the writers who translate psychedelic research studies into layman’s terms– so a broader audience can more easily digest truly groundbreaking scientific findings emerging from the field of psychedelic medicine.
They’re also the Youtube content creators that upload epic short films on the therapeutic properties of psychedelics, the ones that interview start-up companies attempting to break through with good intentions for the field and for holistic healing as a whole. That’s why today, we’re shouting out some of the most highly trending psychedelic media sources on the internet.
We’ll give you the scoop on what type of content they publish and on the services that they offer. The Psychedelic Renaissance is picking up speed, and this article will help you catch up on developing, rising, and established companies currently publishing in the psychedelic space. Without further ado, let’s review psychedelic media sites that truly live up to the hype.
Hopkins Medicine – Best For The Research-Focused Psychonaut
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The Center for Psychedelics and Consciousness Research is contributing massive findings on how psychedelics affect major depression, end-of-life care, and even the Ego center. Their website is a great source for information on developments in research, announcements about participant recruitment for ongoing clinical trials, and current events in the psychedelic science world.
When updates emerge on the status of their research studies, news articles are released on their feed. Their site also features a very cool ‘Center Highlights’ timeline which gets updated whenever milestones in their research are achieved. This news feed is certainly for the research-focused psychonaut.
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Hopkinsmedicine.org, representing The Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelics and Consciousness Research, is carrying out some of the world’s most extensive research on psychedelic medicine, to date. The 2019 launch of this research center was funded by $17 million in donations by a private group.
Being that it’s the only research center of its kind in the U.S., it’s also the largest. The public relates to their vision and their mission. So much so, that the National Institute on Drug Abuse awarded the center with a nearly $4 million grant in 2021, to study the potential effects of psilocybin on tobacco addiction.
Psychedelic Spotlight – Best For The Psychedelia Enthusiast
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Psychedelicspotlight.com wins for best dressed and boldly expressed. This psychedelic media site is a trip in itself, using vibrant colors and collage-like psychedelic art as covers for their articles. Psychedelic Spotlight has a team of bloggers working behind the screen to create a diverse profile of media. Article topics range from psychedelic treatment and culture, to business and policy.
There’s even a tab for viewing video interviews with influential figures in the field. They publish stock reports and news on current events, in a youthful tone and with an organized structure. The site is intuitive and easy to navigate. They publish articles quite frequently and are a reliable source of psychedelic information. Any psychedelia-enthusiast would tip their hat at the visual aspect of this website.
In 2021, Psychedelic Spotlight interviewed Nicholas Levich, cofounder of our company– Psychedelic Passage. The article, titled Psychedelic Passage Bridges Gap Between Guide And Journeyer, was put together by Jennifer Walker-Journey. In it, Walker reviews our process and approach, referencing and breaking down interview statements made by our co-founder.
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This company doesn’t conduct experimental research or offer any form of psychedelic guidance services. Though the site is strictly content-related, their deep dives into the development of psychedelic infrastructure are enough to gain them a loyal audience.
Tripsitter – Best For The Safety-First Journeyer
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Tripsitter.com is another media source that’s heavy on their aesthetic presentation. The site’s content is suspended before a pastel pink background. The featured images for their articles carry a uniform theme of line art, using color blotches to add dimension and contrast.
From the main page of their site, you can scroll through all of their content. You’re first welcomed by a brief overview of their featured articles. As you continue to scroll down, you’ll find a chart with articles sorted by psychedelic substances– meaning you can navigate through their catalog based on the type of psychedelic drugs you’re interested in learning about.
Their visual style is clean, crisp, and minimalistic, with a twist of modern pop art and Times New Roman nostalgia. This company doesn’t categorize their articles based on culture or news. The site’s dropdown navigation tabs are labeled ‘Responsible Use’, ‘Psychedelics’, ‘People’, and ‘Decriminalization & Legislation’, taking more of a harm reduction approach.
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This company doesn’t offer any psychedelic facilitation services either. Instead, they focus on educating the public about safe drug use. They offer a fun and engaging ‘Safe Trip Checklist’ that any prospective journeyer would benefit from.
The site’s navigation bar unfolds to reveal lists of specific psychedelics, specific people in the psychedelic field, and specific countries. For this reason, Tripsitter.com is a good way for curious folks to research psychedelic substances or people in the psychedelic world that they may already have in mind.
Psychedelic Passage – Best For Those Seeking Psychedelic Therapy
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We couldn’t write an article about psychedelic media sources without giving our content department a quick shoutout. Here, at Psychedelicpassage.com, we write articles about all-things-psychedelic. More broadly, we’re a psychedelic concierge service that operates around the country.
Because our model revolves around client services, our articles are informed by first-hand knowledge of psychedelic healing. For example, if we write an article on the psilocybin-blunting effects of SSRIs and antidepressants, our research isn’t solely based on published studies. We’re also heavily informed by the real life accounts of our clients and colleagues.
Psychedelic Passage is a reliable resource for updates on psychedelic research developments, education on therapeutic applications, and for resources on safe tripping practices. We blend the latest psychedelic reform efforts with useful tools for navigating not only psychedelic therapy, but also your larger journey to and through mindfulness, spiritually, and authenticity.
We believe that psychedelic medicine should be discussed at the intersection of science and spirituality. Conversations about psychedelic utility cannot address changes in neuroplasticity and symptomatology, without also mentioning changes in acceptance, peace, greater purpose, and greater connection.
Whether you’re a prospective journeyer looking into psychedelic therapy for the first time, or a well-traveled psychonaut just now realizing the therapeutic legitimacy of psychedelics, our resources page is bound to host pieces that are perfectly tailored to your specific needs and intentions. Our frequent content publishing and our large library of anecdotal reports ensure that your access to psychedelic support and education is consistent and transparent.
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We understand how confusing and overwhelming it can be to seek a qualified psychedelic guide. One who you not only resonate with, but who’s also at a close enough distance for you to work face-to-face with.
Our mission to offer equal and autonomous access to therapeutic psychedelic support has led us to curate the country’s largest pre-vetted network of experienced psychedelic facilitators, and the only service of its type currently available. Our network of facilitators offer preparation, integration, and in-ceremony support services, including microdosing coaching.
If you’re not yet ready to connect with our specialized network of psychedelic facilitators, you can still book a consultation to speak with one of our knowledgeable psychedelic concierges. They’ll help answer any questions you might have related to psychedelic use, safety, and resources.
Psychedelic.Support – Best For Online Education Courses
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Psychedelic.support is geared more toward those looking to become a psychedelic therapist or join a clinical trial. Their featured articles highlight content on psychedelic continuing education for professionals and 3 ‘Substance Guides’ for ketamine, MDMA, and psilocybin.
It seems fitting that their content catalog is more limited than the other media sources we’ve reviewed, since they’re servicing a more niche group of people– those looking to gain education for becoming a psychedelic facilitator.
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Psychedelic.Support focuses on providing training courses that educate participants on the power of psychedelics. They’re currently offering open enrollment for courses on the therapeutic effects of psilocybin, as well as harm reduction practices.
Though their courses offer CE and CME accreditation, they’re open to both healthcare providers and all psychedelic-curious people. The site also offers a “Get Therapy” tab where you can connect with nurses, social workers, and therapists from various U.S. cities.
Though the company states that it can connect you with a psychedelic therapist, none of their providers’ profiles indicate that they are psychedelic facilitation specialists. Their referral network seems to provide only cannabis therapy, ketamine therapy, or traditional talk therapy via online sessions.
We couldn’t find information on any formal therapeutic program. Some of the providers listed have sponsored positions on their site, insinuating that the company itself may not be so familiar with the practitioners they advertise through their referral service.
All in all, psychedelic.support offers a psychedelic education courses with a helpful database for locating clinical trials that are specific to your condition and substance of interest. For those curious to hear from experts in the psychedelic field, they host a monthly online event that’s free for all to join.
Ketamine Infusion Solutions – Best For Ketamine-Specific Content
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Ketamineinfusionsolutions.com has been popping up on our radar recently. As the name suggests, this website focuses on creating ketamine-related content. We must admit, this site isn’t the most intuitive to navigate. Links aren’t always functioning and their content structure isn’t optimized.
However, if you’re new to ketamine and wish to receive a brief overview on its therapeutic applications, this site offers several articles on the medical conditions that ketamine infusion therapy may help treat.
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Though we’ve dedicated an entire article to the benefits and pitfalls of ketamine therapy, it’s important that we remind folks of some key notes. About 50% of Psychedelic Passage clients approach us due to failed ketamine experiences.
In these cases, the actual drug isn’t to blame. Instead, ketamine therapy clients report experiencing only short-lasting benefits because many clinics fail to provide sufficient therapeutic support before, during, and after the ketamine experience.
Because ketamineinfusionsolutions.com offers low dose ketamine infusions to patients that suffer from treatment-resistant depression and chronic pain, we highly advise you to conduct thorough research on quality of service when locating a ketamine clinic near you. Ketamineinfusionsolutions.com does not offer any form of classic-psychedelic facilitation services.
Healing Maps – Best For Finding Ketamine Clinics
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Healingmaps.com offers a ketamine clinic and mental health clinic directory, with a tab for resources on different psychedelic drugs. You can browse through these sections to read articles related to each substance. Their article catalog is still in its infancy, but may be of interest to those who enjoy reading about specific psychedelic drugs.
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Their site features a dropdown menu of locations and categories to choose from like ayahuasca retreats, ketamine clinics, and psychedelic therapy centers. Though some specific search queries do generate results, we were surprised to see that they don’t offer any listings for psychedelic therapy centers in the whole of the United States.
These search results indicate that healingmaps.com isn’t the company offering these experiences. Instead, they’re a third-party site advertising external therapy centers. Currently, no reviews exist for the site and the number of centers they advertise is limited mostly to ketamine and mental health clinics.
Since this company doesn’t offer preparation, integration, or in-person support during psychedelic experiences, the site could be a potential aid for those specifically locating mental health clinics and ketamine clinics.
Nectara – Most Focused on Psychedelic Integration
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Nectara.co is a company that offers psychedelic integration specialists. Currently, the site hosts 18 articles on more mindfulness-related content, which may be of interest to those seeking an introduction to psychedelic integration.
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Upon entering the site, you’re greeted by a ‘Find a Guide’ button. If you’re looking to find a guide, the site carries you through several drop down menus that allow you to refine your search. You can refine your search by filtering for areas of expertise, modalities, and medicines.
At first glance, the site appears to offer full-service psychedelic therapy programs. However, it’s important to note that these specialists cannot attend your actual ceremony, as they’re only involved in preparation and integration sessions.
Since proximity to the practitioner isn’t relevant with this model, the site doesn’t list the locations of their specialists. Practitioner biographies detail whether or not they’re accepting clients and offer a brief overview of their story. Unfortunately, refining your search often brings viable options down to 1 or 2 specialists, and in some cases, to no search results.
Explore How it Feels to be Connected
Hey! Thanks for sticking around until the end of this article. Now that you’re here, we hope you feel connected to a much broader community of psychedelic-curious creators.
If you’re looking to embark on a therapeutic psychedelic experience, but don’t know where to start, we invite you to book a consultation with our psychedelic concierges.
They’ll connect you to our pre-vetted network of psychedelic facilitators who are ready to service your journey through every stage of the process. At Psychedelic Passage, plant medicine experiences are sacred and thus, are guided in the most ethical and transparent manner possible.
After your facilitator conducts a health screening, they’ll offer an honest opinion on whether you’re in the right mental and physical state to journey with psychedelics.
Experience psychedelic healing from the comfort of your very own home, trusting that you’re in the hands of qualified professionals whose number one priority is your safety and wellbeing. For more helpful information, head on over to our resources page! That’s all for now, fellow psychonauts. Safe and mindful journeying!
