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    Hi fyzygy and thanks for your suggestions, there much appreciated. 

     

    Snu Voogelbreinder and I are close, but he is not keen on public speaking but has done it in the past. He gave this cool talk once ;-)

    Also on this

    , but is keener to pass on such things these days. 

     

     

     

    As for recipes for acacia tea, there is a current talk scheduled by Benjamin Mudge you might be well interested in seeing, follow this link for more info click here

     

    Yes, we looking for a 'downright dirty' physical Acacia growing workshop to add to the program.

    :lol:

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    On 18/06/2021 at 5:23 PM, fyzygy said:

    Can't afford it. 

     

    Sadly we can not do everything we want in life, you still have 5 months to save up, if you put your mind to it, it will happen.

    They are online tickets for the first time 'fyzygy' and you also get the EGA Journal with the streaming options :lol:

     

    Hope to see you there :)

     

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    Title - A brief overview of Australian Psilocybe and active allied species

     

    This short talk, by fungi educator Caine Barlow, briefly describes the four main species of Psilocybe found in Australia and New Zealand, including one main Psilocybe ally. Many fungi have lookalike species that can be easily confused. Knowing the features, expected habitats, and potential lookalikes can help reduce the risks of potentially picking the wrong species.

     

    Bio - Caine Barlow

     

    Caine Barlow is a Mycologist and Fungi Educator based in Melbourne, Australia. He gives regular talks on mycology, fungi conservation, and teaches gourmet mushroom cultivation. He is a member of the Australian organisations Entheogenesis Australis, MYCOmmunity Applied Mycology, The Australian Psychedelic Society, and the Entheome Foundation.

     

    Caine started foraging for mushrooms in the early 1990's, and started cultivating gournet fungi in the mid 2000's. He did his Bachelor of Science at the University of Tasmania, and a Master of Science at the University of Melbourne where his research project was based around Conservation Mycology.

     

    In addition to fungi, Caine has had a long term interest in ethnobotany, ethnobotanical literature, and growing medicinal plants - in particular Cacti and Acacias. He writes for DoubleBlind and ThirdWave, is a “Trusted Identifier” on The Shroomery, and a moderator on many Facebook fungi groups. Caine posts regularly on his Instagram, @guerrillamycology, sharing adventures from cultivation, foraging, and ethnomycology, to interesting observations from his home lab.

     

    Contact - Instagram - guerrillamycology

     

    For More relevant info see

    1. Lookalikes Video -

    2. For the Psilocybe subaeruginosa reference guide, see - https://www.entheogenesis.org/resources/

    3. EGA website - https://www.entheogenesis.org

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  6. Posted · Edited by RonnySimulacrum

     

    Title - A brief overview of Australian Psilocybe and active allied species

     

    This short talk, by fungi educator Caine Barlow, briefly describes the four main species of Psilocybe found in Australia and New Zealand, including one main Psilocybe ally. Many fungi have lookalike species that can be easily confused. Knowing the features, expected habitats, and potential lookalikes can help reduce the risks of potentially picking the wrong species.

     

    Bio - Caine Barlow

     

    Caine Barlow is a Mycologist and Fungi Educator based in Melbourne, Australia. He gives regular talks on mycology, fungi conservation, and teaches gourmet mushroom cultivation. He is a member of the Australian organisations Entheogenesis Australis, MYCOmmunity Applied Mycology, The Australian Psychedelic Society, and the Entheome Foundation.

     

    Caine started foraging for mushrooms in the early 1990's, and started cultivating gournet fungi in the mid 2000's. He did his Bachelor of Science at the University of Tasmania, and a Master of Science at the University of Melbourne where his research project was based around Conservation Mycology.

     

    In addition to fungi, Caine has had a long term interest in ethnobotany, ethnobotanical literature, and growing medicinal plants - in particular Cacti and Acacias. He writes for DoubleBlind and ThirdWave, is a “Trusted Identifier” on The Shroomery, and a moderator on many Facebook fungi groups. Caine posts regularly on his Instagram, @guerrillamycology, sharing adventures from cultivation, foraging, and ethnomycology, to interesting observations from his home lab.

     

    Contact - Instagram - guerrillamycology

     

    For More relevant info see

    1. Lookalikes Video -

    2. For the Psilocybe subaeruginosa reference guide, see - https://www.entheogenesis.org/resources/

    3. EGA website - https://www.entheogenesis.org

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  8. Posted · Edited by RonnySimulacrum

    Hi Good SAB folks

     

    Can anyone suggest an Acacia growing workshop facilitator, closer to Melbourne the better? 

     

    We have worked and still work with 

     but sadly he can not do a workshop this EGA Garden States in December.

     

    Anyone here feel like this is something they can do or any other recommendations for a workshop facilitator around this subject or others would be appreciated?

     

    Happy to hear about any other cool ideas that seem relevant, we have fungi and Cactus coved for the most part already. 

     

    Post here or PM me if you have any ideas, thanks B)

     

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    Hi SAB folks, I need to update the thread a little asap, but EGA tickets are back on sale tomorrow :)

     

    COVID-19 disruptions have been challenging for us all. However, we have been working hard to make the conference as COVID-19 resilient as possible. With that in mind, for the first time, our conference is running as a hybrid event, with both online (live streaming) and in-person ticketing options. 
     
    This hybrid EGA is a good opportunity to let friends in Aus and abroad know they can now consider attending the conference in a streaming capacity. 
     
    For more info see -  www.gardenstates.org 

  10. Posted · Edited by RonnySimulacrum

    Psychedelics: Philosophy & Mindfulness

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    Our fifth Garden States Microdose Webcast episode will use the lens of philosophy to engage with some of the big questions around life, knowledge, reality and psychedelic existence. This episode will also highlight the relationship between psychedelic experience and mindfulness intervention - a powerful psychological tool that can be traced throughout history. 

    Registration for the Microdose Webcasts are free but donations are encouraged to support EGA's important work.
     

    Segment one will feature Dr Chris Letheby an expert in psychedelic epistemology, naturalistic spirituality, and the “comforting delusion objection” to psychedelic therapy.  

     

    Segment Two will be delivered by Jake Payne. Jake will discuss how psychedelic and mindfulness interventions have been shown to improve mental ill-health and how each one may address common challenges with the other intervention. 

    Each segment will be followed by a live Q&A session, allowing the audience to further query psychedelic philosophy and mindfulness relative to their own journey.  

     

    Hosted by Nick Wallis & EGA 

     

    -----------------------------

     

    Segment One – Philosophy of Psychedelics 

    Talk Synopsis: The Relationship between Psychedelic Occasioned-mystical experiences and Pro-Environmental Behaviour

    The recent renaissance of scientific research into classic psychedelic drugs has led to a corresponding growth in philosophical interest. For the first time, psychedelics are attracting substantial and sustained scholarly attention from academic philosophers. In this talk I will give a brief overview of some philosophical issues raised by psychedelics, before focusing in more detail on the issues discussed in my forthcoming book, Philosophy of Psychedelics. These issues have to do with the tension between psychedelic experience and a physicalist/naturalist worldview, and the question of the epistemic status of the psychedelic state: Do psychedelics induce genuine insights into how things are, or simply therapeutically beneficial "metaphysical hallucinations"? 

     

    Bio: Chris Letheby

    Dr Chris Letheby is a philosopher working on issues related to the therapeutic and transformative potential of classic psychedelic drugs. His doctoral research, conducted at the University of Adelaide, presented the first systematic analysis of psychedelic experience within the framework of 21st-century philosophy of cognitive science. He is currently a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Western Australia and a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Adelaide on the ARC-funded project "Philosophical Perspectives on Psychedelic Psychiatry". His monograph Philosophy of Psychedelics is forthcoming with Oxford University Press. 

    www.chrisletheby.com 

     

    Segment Two - Combining Psychedelic and Mindfulness Interventions: Synergies to Inform Clinical Practice

    Talk Synopsis: 

    This lecture draws on a recent paper by Jake Payne, Dr Richard Chambers and Dr Paul Liknaitzky concerning the synergy and differences between mindfulness and psychedelic interventions. Psychedelic and mindfulness interventions have been shown to improve mental health and wellbeing, with a range of clinical processes and effects in common. However, each appear to contain specific challenges in the context of mental health treatment. In this presentation, Jake will outline a set of distinct affordances (“useful differences”) within psychedelic and mindfulness interventions that might address common challenges within the other intervention. Accordingly, Jake proposes a set of applied synergies, indicating specific ways in which these two promising interventions might be combined for greater benefit.   

     

    Bio: Jake Payne 

    Jake is a Master of Clinical Psychology and PhD student at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. His PhD research involves studying how psychedelic and meditation experiences affect social development and interpersonal dynamics. 

     

    About Garden States Microdose Webcasts

    The EGA Garden States Microdose Webcasts are designed to cover a variety of topics from the field of ethnobotany and psychedelic culture, sustainability, and related areas of interest to the community. The forums are part of the program leading up to the highly anticipated Garden States 2021 Botanical Conference. Registration for the Microdose Webcasts are free but donations are encouraged to support EGA's important work.

     

    About EGA

    Entheogenesis Australis is a charitable, educational organisation established in 2004. We provide opportunities for critical thinking and knowledge sharing on ethnobotanical plants, fungi, nature, and sustainability. Through our conferences and workshops, we aim to celebrate the culture, art, politics and community around medicine plants in the hope to better wellbeing for humankind and the planet.

    To find out more about what we do, head over to our organisational website. If you like what you see, take a look at our upcoming Garden States 2021 Botanical Conference program.  

    Warm Regards,  

    The Entheogenesis Australis Team 
    Planting seeds for the earth, body and mind   
    www.entheogenesis.org  
    www.gardenstates.org 

     

     

  11. Posted

    Thanks so much for these kind and informative comments Darklight. I agree with you the panel did showcase 'Australian mushroom science, and Psilocybe science in particular, as a complex topic worthy of real consideration from multiple perspectives- social, cultural, environmental, clinical, academic and legal'.

     

    Fantastic work everyone, what a fantastic line up of contributors, we have such a rich community in Australia when it comes to ethnobotanical knowledge sharing :lol:

     

    The next webcast is now up if anyone wish to register - https://www.trybooking.com/BRVWD

    B)

     

  14. Posted

    EGA have found a volunteer that can help manually process tickets and registration for tonight's live stream until around 3pm today. Yes, the tickets had closed, but they are now open again for a VERY short window. Donations are appreciated where possible.

     

    We are a small not for profit and a little support goes a long way. Register here - https://www.trybooking.com/BQYLK Hope to see you all tonight!

  15. Posted

    Hi folks, Breaking News, EGA have found a vollenteer that can help process manual tickets (registration) until around 3 pm today. So the tickets had closed, but will now be open again for a very short window today. Donations are appreciated where possible as we are a small Not for Profit.

     

    To register See - https://www.trybooking.com/BQYLK to get a ticket up till 3 pm today, and then we are done, sorry we are doing our best to help. Hope to see you later tonight for the mushroom live stream.

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    Garden States Microdose 

    Fungi foraging, identification, safety, field tips, and conservation

     

    Registration

     

    Our fourth Microdose episode, Fungi Foragers, will feature fungi experts in a panel discussion about the world of mycology, covering topics on safety, ecology, and conservation. The Panel will also cover some basic ID tips for the 'active' species such as Psilocybe subaeruginosa, Psilocybe semilanceata and Psilocybe alutacea. 


    Hosted by Nick Wallis & EGA 

    Registration for the Microdose Webcasts are free but donations are encouraged to support EGA's important work (booking fees apply).
    On Wednesday 26 May 2021 at 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM AEST

     

    Synopsis: 

    Autumn in southeast Australia marks the beginning of fungi season; chilly mornings, thick layers of dew, and the appearance of a variety of mushrooms and toadstools.

     

    With a change in perspective toward psychoactive fungi, there are now more people than ever out foraging for active mushrooms.  With this comes the risks of picking poisonous lookalikes, the potential ecological damage caused by foragers who are perhaps a little over-eager, and what this may cause for long term conservation.  There is also the legal risk given the punishments if someone is caught being in possession of said fungi. The panel will also cover some basic ID tips for the 'active' species sound across Australia.

     

    This mycological panel will feature Australian mycologists and Myco enthusiasts, Caine Barlow, Beau Meister, Ema Corro, Symon Beck & Darklight, who will discuss issues of safety, ecology, and conservation. The Panel will be facilitated by Jess Saunders.

     

    The EGA team have created this very special reference guide for Psilocybe subaeruginosa for the community, Which will be discussed and referred to over the webcast.

     

    Bio - Caine 

    Caine Barlow is a fungi educator who has been cultivating and studying fungi for 14 years. In 2019 he completed a Master's degree where his research project was to predict a preliminary conservation status for many Australian fungi.

    As a fungi educator, he is passionate about encouraging people to see fungi in a new light by demonstrating how easy they are to grow in kitchen and garden environments. He likes to inspire a sense of creativity in the cloning and propagation of mycelium, experimentation with different substrates, and how to hack together equipment.

    Through exploring the forests of Far South Tasmania, Caine's interest in fungi evolved from foraging to learning how to culture native species for conservation, and on to cultivating a variety of culinary and medicinal species. Then to further studies into mycorrhizal fungi, mycoremediation, and mycorestoration.

    When not growing fungi, Caine volunteers his time with Entheogenesis Australis, MYCOmmunity Applied Mycology, and the Australian Psychedelic Society. He writes for DoubleBlind and is also a regular contributor, “trusted identifier” and administrator on a variety of fungi oriented website forums and facebook groups.

    Caine has an Instagram account "Guerrilla Mycology” where he blogs about his cultivation techniques and the enthnomycology of fungi he finds in the field.

     

    Bio - Beau

    Beau Meister (karode13) is a Horticulturist and Mycologist.

     

    After studying Horticulture in New Zealand, Beau took an interest in the unusual fungi that grew in the forests there. So little was known about them and this sparked an interest in fungal taxonomy that has lasted for over 20 years. When not out in the field he can be found in his garden tending to a range of Ethnobotanical plants and flowers.

     

    Beau has been a moderator of the Mushroom Hunting and Identification and the Ethnobotanical Garden forums on Shroomery.org for over a decade. As well as an admin for the Victorian Fungi group, PMANZ and Victorian Mycophagy group on Facebook.

     

    Bio - Ema

    Ema Corro is a mycologist who believes that the best way to protect the environment is to involve the community in all aspects of science and conservation.

    Ema loves everything about fungi and is always amazed by their ability to increase people’s sense of connection with the natural world. She is coordinator of MYCOmmunity Applied Mycology which is an organisation that aims to raise awareness of the importance of fungi in health, sustainability and the environment, as well as providing scientific training and resources to the community. She also coordinates the Wild Fungi DNA project which is developing environmental DNA techniques that citizen scientists can use to search for rare and endangered fungi. She is also researching using waste to produce sustainable mycelium-based construction materials.

     

    Bio - Symon Beck

    Symon Beck is a mycoenthusiast with over ten years of experience foraging and eating many different species of fungi on Australia’s East Coast. Symon enjoys targeting new species and seeking out new locations for hunting. He has a particular interest in Psilocybe species and other psychoactive species, and helps run the PMANZ group on Facebook. He has previously guided educational groups in the field, teaching others the basics of fungus identification and plans to continue this in the future. His academic background is in medicine and psychiatry.

     

    Bio - Darklight

    Darklight has been working with aseptic medicinal and endangered plant species propagation for over 20 years. Moving into fungal propagation was a natural progression ( or unfortunate side-effect, you choose. Right now, Darklight is working on long-term archiving of local NNSW fungal species for future remediation and revegetation work- the culture library consists of a fair range of local macrofungi whose ultimate purposes have yet to be revealed to us. But they're here for a reason, and so are we.

    What fascinates Darklight is the progression of fungal lab technology towards being more accessible to citizen scientists. Kitchen mycology is easy, safe and productive these days. The teks keep getting better and the outputs more diverse and rewarding.

     

    Bio - Jess Saunders

    Jess is a botanical illustrator and tattooer living in Northern Rivers NSW/ Bundjalung country.

    A love of the natural world, gardening and science have lead her to ongoing involvement in a citizen mycology project, cactus farming, low harm off-grid living and study of plant tissue culture.

     

    About EGA

    Entheogenesis Australis is a charitable, educational organisation established in 2004. We provide opportunities for critical thinking and knowledge sharing on ethnobotanical plants, fungi, nature, and sustainability. Through our conferences and workshops, we aim to celebrate the culture, art, politics and community around medicine plants in the hope to better wellbeing for humankind and the planet.

    To find out more about what we do, head over to our organisational website. If you like what you see, take a look at our upcoming Garden States 2021 Botanical Conference program.  

     

    Registration

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  22. Posted · Edited by RonnySimulacrum

    Garden States Microdose 

    Fungi foraging, identification, safety, field tips, and conservation

     

    Registration

     

    Our fourth Microdose episode, Fungi Foragers, will feature fungi experts in a panel discussion about the world of mycology, covering topics on safety, ecology, and conservation. The Panel will also cover some basic ID tips for the 'active' species such as Psilocybe subaeruginosa, Psilocybe semilanceata and Psilocybe alutacea. 


    Hosted by Nick Wallis & EGA 

    Registration for the Microdose Webcasts are free but donations are encouraged to support EGA's important work (booking fees apply).
    On Wednesday 26 May 2021 at 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM AEST

     

    Synopsis: 

    Autumn in southeast Australia marks the beginning of fungi season; chilly mornings, thick layers of dew, and the appearance of a variety of mushrooms and toadstools.

     

    With a change in perspective toward psychoactive fungi, there are now more people than ever out foraging for active mushrooms.  With this comes the risks of picking poisonous lookalikes, the potential ecological damage caused by foragers who are perhaps a little over-eager, and what this may cause for long term conservation.  There is also the legal risk given the punishments if someone is caught being in possession of said fungi. The panel will also cover some basic ID tips for the 'active' species sound across Australia.

     

    This mycological panel will feature Australian mycologists and Myco enthusiasts, Caine Barlow, Beau Meister, Ema Corro, Symon Beck & Darklight, who will discuss issues of safety, ecology, and conservation. The Panel will be facilitated by Jess Saunders.

     

    The EGA team have created this very special reference guide for Psilocybe subaeruginosa for the community, Which will be discussed and referred to over the webcast.

     

    Bio - Caine 

    Caine Barlow is a fungi educator who has been cultivating and studying fungi for 14 years. In 2019 he completed a Master's degree where his research project was to predict a preliminary conservation status for many Australian fungi.

     

    As a fungi educator, he is passionate about encouraging people to see fungi in a new light by demonstrating how easy they are to grow in kitchen and garden environments. He likes to inspire a sense of creativity in the cloning and propagation of mycelium, experimentation with different substrates, and how to hack together equipment.

    Through exploring the forests of Far South Tasmania, Caine's interest in fungi evolved from foraging to learning how to culture native species for conservation, and on to cultivating a variety of culinary and medicinal species. Then to further studies into mycorrhizal fungi, mycoremediation, and mycorestoration.

     

    When not growing fungi, Caine volunteers his time with Entheogenesis Australis, MYCOmmunity Applied Mycology, and the Australian Psychedelic Society. He writes for DoubleBlind and is also a regular contributor, “trusted identifier” and administrator on a variety of fungi oriented website forums and facebook groups.

     

    Caine has an Instagram account "Guerrilla Mycology” where he blogs about his cultivation techniques and the enthnomycology of fungi he finds in the field.

     

    Bio - Beau

    Beau Meister (karode13) is a Horticulturist and Mycologist.

     

    After studying Horticulture in New Zealand, Beau took an interest in the unusual fungi that grew in the forests there. So little was known about them and this sparked an interest in fungal taxonomy that has lasted for over 20 years. When not out in the field he can be found in his garden tending to a range of Ethnobotanical plants and flowers.

     

    Beau has been a moderator of the Mushroom Hunting and Identification and the Ethnobotanical Garden forums on Shroomery.org for over a decade. As well as an admin for the Victorian Fungi group, PMANZ and Victorian Mycophagy group on Facebook.

     

    Bio - Ema

    Ema Corro is a mycologist who believes that the best way to protect the environment is to involve the community in all aspects of science and conservation.

    Ema loves everything about fungi and is always amazed by their ability to increase people’s sense of connection with the natural world. She is coordinator of MYCOmmunity Applied Mycology which is an organisation that aims to raise awareness of the importance of fungi in health, sustainability and the environment, as well as providing scientific training and resources to the community. She also coordinates the Wild Fungi DNA project which is developing environmental DNA techniques that citizen scientists can use to search for rare and endangered fungi. She is also researching using waste to produce sustainable mycelium-based construction materials.

     

    Bio - Symon Beck

    Symon Beck is a mycoenthusiast with over ten years of experience foraging and eating many different species of fungi on Australia’s East Coast. Symon enjoys targeting new species and seeking out new locations for hunting. He has a particular interest in Psilocybe species and other psychoactive species, and helps run the PMANZ group on Facebook. He has previously guided educational groups in the field, teaching others the basics of fungus identification and plans to continue this in the future. His academic background is in medicine and psychiatry.

     

    Bio - Darklight

    Darklight has been working with aseptic medicinal and endangered plant species propagation for over 20 years. Moving into fungal propagation was a natural progression ( or unfortunate side-effect, you choose. Right now, Darklight is working on long-term archiving of local NNSW fungal species for future remediation and revegetation work- the culture library consists of a fair range of local macrofungi whose ultimate purposes have yet to be revealed to us. But they're here for a reason, and so are we.

    What fascinates Darklight is the progression of fungal lab technology towards being more accessible to citizen scientists. Kitchen mycology is easy, safe and productive these days. The teks keep getting better and the outputs more diverse and rewarding.

     

    Bio - Jess Saunders

    Jess is a botanical illustrator and tattooer living in Northern Rivers NSW/ Bundjalung country.

    A love of the natural world, gardening and science have lead her to ongoing involvement in a citizen mycology project, cactus farming, low harm off-grid living and study of plant tissue culture.

     

    About EGA

    Entheogenesis Australis is a charitable, educational organisation established in 2004. We provide opportunities for critical thinking and knowledge sharing on ethnobotanical plants, fungi, nature, and sustainability. Through our conferences and workshops, we aim to celebrate the culture, art, politics and community around medicine plants in the hope to better wellbeing for humankind and the planet.

    To find out more about what we do, head over to our organisational website. If you like what you see, take a look at our upcoming Garden States 2021 Botanical Conference program.  

     

    Registration

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    Episode Three - Psychedelic Mysticism + Medicalisation of Cannabis 

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    In this episode, Kelly Paterniti will be discussing the relationship between psychedelic occasioned-mystical experiences and pro-environmental behaviour. This will be followed by a look at the medicalisation of cannabis and other entheogenic plants, that are now fast becoming one of the hottest topics in medicine and psychotherapy. Dr Jamie Rickcord will explore the possibility for change in our relationship with cannabis and psychedelics as a society. Hosted by Nick Wallis and the EGA team

     

    Registration for the Microdose Webcasts are free but donations are encouraged to support EGA's important work (booking fees apply).

    On Wednesday 28 April 2021 at 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM AEST
     

    Episode Three - Psychedelic Mysticism + Medicalisation of Cannabis  

    In Segment One, we will be joined by Kelly Paterniti to explore an interesting area where environmental conscience, philosophical, and Pharmacology all connect around pro-environmental behaviour. 

    In Segment two we will explore the Perspectives on Medicalisation of cannabis and other entheogenic plants with a variety of short interviews from Nimbin, the alternative lifestyle capital of Australia.

     

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    Segment One – Psychedelic Mysticism 

    Talk Synopsis: The Relationship between Psychedelic Occasioned-mystical experiences and Pro-Environmental Behaviour

    This lecture will be a presentation of findings from a novel research project, which explored the relationship between psychedelic-occasioned mystical states and pro-environmental behaviour. The study expanded on a previous finding by Forstmann and Sagioglou (2017), who observed an association between lifetime experience with psychedelic use and pro-environmental behaviour. However, the former study did not assess the quality of psychedelic experience, which can greatly vary depending on context.

    Mystical experiences, which can accompany psychedelic use, are considered profound experiences that can positively influence an individual's life. Some examples of shifts in individuals following such an event, include positive changes in attitude, behaviour and well-being, improved sense of spirituality, increased openness and enhanced connectedness. As a result of such alterations, psychedelic-occasioned mystical experiences could have implications for an individual’s behaviour and relationship with the natural world, including their pro-environmental behaviour.

     

    For this study, participants completed an online questionnaire that assessed psychedelic use, mystical experiences, personality and pro-environmental behaviour. The survey also included a behavioural Charity Task in the form of a raffle, whereby participants could choose to donate the prize to an environmental charity or keep it. This task was aimed to be reflective of an actual instance of pro-environmental behaviour. We observed that participants who met the criteria for a ‘complete’ mystical state scored higher on pro-environmental behaviour, openness and agreeableness than those who did not. Specifically, those who achieved a mystical state scored higher on the pro-environmental behaviour types ‘eco-shopping and eating’ and ‘one-off conservation actions’. No significant differences were observed between the charity task groups and mystical experiences.

    This study is the first to observe how psychedelic-occasioned mystical experiences might influence pro-environmental behaviour, and findings suggest that the quality of a person’s psychedelic experience may be important for whether or not individuals engage in environmental action. Understanding the motivators of pro-environmental behaviour is of pressing concern in light of increases in global temperatures. As greater urbanisation and digitalisation alienates individuals from nature, reconnecting humans with nature should be deemed a priority if environmentally destructive behaviour is to be reduced. The results of the study will be presented in a powerpoint slide that introduces the topic, summarises the study design and subsequently discusses the results, limitations and implications.

     

    Bio: Kelly Paterniti 

    Kelly Paterniti has just completed her Honours in Psychology at Edith Cowan University, where she has graduated first class. The research was originally part of my honours dissertation, which is being adapted for publication. Although this was her first research paper, Kelly had excellent support from Dr Stephen Bright and Dr Eyal Gringart who are co-adapting the paper with me for publication. Prior to studying, Kelly had a career in the performing arts, which included performances at the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Theatre Company, Melbourne Theatre Company and Griffin Theatre Company.

     

    Segment Two - Perspectives on Medicalisation

    Talk Synopsis: 

    The medicalisation of cannabis and other entheogenic plants is fast becoming one of the hottest topics in medicine and psychotherapy. But is it as straight forward as it seems? What are the benefits? What are the pitfalls? This sequence of short interviews from Nimbin, the alternative lifestyle capital of Australia, explores this complex topic from a wide range of perspectives. Featuring Dr Jamie Rickcord and other speakers from the Medican Conference (March 27th) and presenters from the upcoming Mardigrass Festival (May 1st & 2nd).

     

    Dr Jamie Rickcord will explore the possibility for change in our relationship with cannabis and psychedelics as a society. How do we ensure these medicines are used with integrity and do we first need to accept we have a long way to go despite the capitalist rush that may be born from the same patriarchal mind that has kept them illegal for so long now? Jamie has few theories about the endocannabinoid system and how it is named incorrectly. How all these medicines work through a series of physiological systems, through the mind and through the return of homeostasis and they are all interconnected. Anandamide produces a regulatory state in the human body and is it possible that phytocannabinoids and psychedelics reset the endocannabinoid system?

     

    BOOK NOW

     

    About Garden States Microdose Webcasts

    The EGA Garden States Microdose Webcasts are designed to cover a variety of topics from the field of ethnobotany and psychedelic culture, sustainability, and related areas of interest to the community. The forums are part of the program leading up to the highly anticipated Garden States 2021 Botanical Conference. Registration for the Microdose Webcasts are free but donations are encouraged to support EGA's important work.

     

     

    About EGA

    Entheogenesis Australis is a charitable, educational organisation established in 2004. We provide opportunities for critical thinking and knowledge sharing on ethnobotanical plants, fungi, nature, and sustainability. Through our conferences and workshops, we aim to celebrate the culture, art, politics and community around medicine plants in the hope to better wellbeing for humankind and the planet.

    To find out more about what we do, head over to our organisational website. If you like what you see, take a look at our upcoming Garden States 2021 Botanical Conference program.  

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