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Dr. Jessica M. DeWitt @jessicamdewitt.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

In our latest @chacruna.bsky.social Chronicles, Bia Labate argues that substance-related risk is exaggerated through colonial, moralizing narratives that conflate risk with harm. chacruna.net/psychedelic-...

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Rethinking Psychedelic Risk

Bia Labate argues psychedelic risk is exaggerated through colonial, moralizing narratives that conflate risk with harm. Unlike accepted risks like alcohol, psychedelics are stigmatized and medicalized...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Who decides what counts as dangerous? Bia Labate challenges us to look at that framing. Risk and harm are not the same thing. And when we conflate them, without asking who is defining risk, for whom, and why. we end up with policies that protect prohibition, not people. chacruna.net/psychedelic-...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

What does science actually tell us about how psychedelics heal? We talk a lot about breakthroughs, but rarely about the mechanisms, the nuance, or the full picture. This course goes beyond the headlines to explore the science of psychedelic healing in depth. Register: chacruna.net/course-scien...

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Course: The Science of Psychedelic Healing 2026

This course will teach students the science of psychedelic healing. Psychedelic-assisted therapy clinical trials have shown promise for treating a variety of behavioral health indications, and the top...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

This Tuesday we will be hosting our very first BIPOC Circle. This is a space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color—rooted in decolonizing our healing, honoring ancestral lineages, and reclaiming the many ways we know, feel, and be. Bring your truth. Be held in community.

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

We are delighted to welcome Valerie Beltrán, LMFT to our Advisory Board. Get to know her work: www.therapywithvalerie.com

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Is the globalization of ayahuasca honoring the traditions it comes from? This course, taught by leading researchers and Indigenous leaders, moves beyond the clinical conversation to explore ayahuasca in its full context: cultural, spiritual, legal, and ecological. 🔗 chacruna.net/ayahuasca-he...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Join us for an intimate workshop with Maestras Laura and Edelin, Shipibo healers born into a family of female leaders, accompanied by their non-Indigenous allies Jessica and Karina. Learn more and grab your tickets - Limited spots available. www.psychedelic-culture.net/interactive-...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

What happens at the intersection of technology, AI, and psych&d&l!c communities? Together, we'll reflect on how our communities can navigate the digital landscape, protect privacy, and harness technology while maintaining human oversight and harm reduction principles. chacruna.net/cybersecurit...

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How Cybersecurity, AI and Social Media Shape Psychedelic Future?

We invite you to explore how art, design, and cultural identity shape experiences in psychedelic therapy spaces. This Community Forum examines the intersection of aesthetics, accessibility, and therap...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Join us for an intimate fundraising dinner celebrating art as a living practice of cultural expression and knowledge! Celebrating art as a living practice of cultural expression and knowledge. Get your tickets today: www.eventbrite.com/e/ancient-in...

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Dr. Jessica M. DeWitt @jessicamdewitt.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

New @chacruna.bsky.social Chronicle! - "The Tangled Web of Psychedelics and Memory" by @hoodooalphabet.bsky.social Ali McGhee uses a story on recovered memories during MDMA use as a jumping off point for highlighting controversies around psychedelics and memory. chacruna.net/the-tangled-...

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The Tangled Web of Psychedelics and Memory

Ali McGhee uses a New York Times story on recovered memories during MDMA use as a jumping off point for highlighting controversies around psychedelics and memory in current public and

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

This Community Forum dives deep into the intersection of design, identity, and therapeutic outcomes. We're exploring how the visual and spatial elements of dosing rooms interact with participants' spiritual beliefs, cultural backgrounds, and sense of belonging. 🔗 www.crowdcast.io/c/what-does-...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

✨ 78 days until PCU26✨ Who's ready to gather? 🙋🏽‍♀️ What does psychedelic justice mean to you? How do we honor sacred plants and the cultures that have stewarded them? Whether you're coming solo or with your community, there's a place for you. 🎟️ Ready to join? www.psychedelic-culture.net/tickets-pcu2...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Novel therapies for addiction are expanding. But women remain underrepresented in trials, and gender differences go unanalyzed. Alexandra Nigri maps this gap through clinical experience and research, showing how old patterns persist in new science.Full chronicle: chacruna.net/a-call-for-w...

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Dr. Jessica M. DeWitt @jessicamdewitt.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

New @chacruna.bsky.social Chronicle from Virgilio Bomfim, Igor Fernandes Antunes, and Henrique Fernandes Antunes, "Caring for the Vine." "Sustainability ... flourishes on coordinated strategies of cultivation, conservation, and responsible management..." chacruna.net/ayahuasca-co... #conservation

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Caring for the Vine

Indigenous communities in Acre and ayahuasca religions are increasingly shifting from wild harvesting to cultivation, nurseries, agroforestry, and institutional conservation. These initiatives are in ...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

For years, caapi was harvested wild. Now, Indigenous communities and religious groups in Acre are planting nurseries, integrating it into agroforestry systems, building conservation programs. As global demand rises, local forests are feeling the pressure and scarcity🌱 chacruna.net/ayahuasca-co...

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Caring for the Vine

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

As we step into a new year, our Circle opens space to reflect on what we’re releasing, holding, and nurturing. We’ll also share program updates, plans for the year, and invite your feedback. So looking forward to connecting 💛 Interested in joining the Chacruna Alliance? 🔗: chacruna.net/membership/

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Hear from Jasmine why our course centers what matters: Indigenous voices, decolonization, anti-racism, intersectionality.✨ Topics: anti-racism in psychedelic spaces, queer aspects & intersectionality, Indigenous plant medicines & globalization, justice 💭Learn more: chacruna.net/diversity-so...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

What does it mean to honor MLK’s legacy, beyond quotes, or a single day? MLK called for a justice rooted in love, courage, and truth-telling - that transforms harmful systems and understands liberation as collective. At Chacruna, we ask how healing can be ethical, inclusive, and accountable.

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Every step forward matters, especially in difficult times. The 2026 @Bioneers.org conference is your chance to reignite your energy, creativity, and commitment to change. Don’t miss it! 🌍 Learn more: bit.ly/BIONEERS26 #Bioneers2026

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Beyond legalization hype: What does justice-centered drug policy actually look like? Join researchers & organizers exploring real alternatives. www.crowdcast.io/c/cannabis-c...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Gather with us for our monthly Membership Mindfulness Circle, a space to ground, connect, and reflect together.🦋 Guided by Seph Mo, Chacruna’s Marketing Advisor and a graduate student at Naropa University studying Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling. Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/89507464863

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Pt. 2 Chelsea, Cassandra, Paulina, Owen, Miguel, Sintra, and Carter: you're not just learning from us. We're learning from you. Thank you for being part of Chacruna. Let's grow together. 🌱 Interested in joining us? Check out open positions: chacruna.net/category/int...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Meet the heart of our next chapter. 🌿 Our interns bring more than fresh perspectives, they bring purpose. From marketing to education, operations to social media, they're already deepening our commitment to ethical practice, Indigenous leadership, and the communities we serve. Pt. 1 (continues…)

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Rev. Hunt Priest has spent 4 years listening to Christians navigate faith, mental health & psychedelics. Now he's bringing that wisdom to our Psychedelics 101 course. Scholarships available. Join us. 💚 chacruna.net/psychedelics...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Join us for our first Circle of the year🌈 Come as you are. Bring your truth. Be witnessed 🔆 This circle is hosted by Justin Natoli (he/they) a psychotherapist, Ketamine-assisted therapist, and Director of the Healing and Growth Center in LA. Send an email to justin@queermedicine.com for the link!

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

An invitation for faith leaders navigating new questions about psychedelics and spirituality 🌿 Offering grounded education in ethics, harm reduction, and compassionate care. All traditions are welcome! Info: chacruna.net/psychedelics... Scholarships: forms.gle/S4ttW3P657NqbTpZ6

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

$57K raised for Indigenous-led revitalization in 2025 🧵 This is what real reciprocity looks like: resources flowing directly to Indigenous communities, supporting their own visions for continuity and thriving. Not charity. Relationship. Not speaking for. Amplifying. www.chacruna-iri.org/donate

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Brazil's legal system protects churches but marginalizes the Indigenous communities who made these practices possible. 🌿 As sacred plants go global, why does the state continue to prioritize institutional power over ancestral rights? Read the full piece: chacruna.net/the-future-o... 🎨 by Mulinga

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The Future of Ayahuasca Under Dispute in Brazil

Brazil’s ayahuasca regulation reveals deep contradictions: institutional churches are protected, while Indigenous practices face bureaucratic exclusion. Legal ambiguity, cultural appropriation, commer...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

The secret to a global movement? It’s grassroots. 🌎✨ Our team is saying thank you for an incredible 2025! We’re 100% community-supported, and we’re so excited for what we’ll build next. Want to help us protect the future of sacred plants? Support us: chacruna.net/donate/ Music by Ross Bugden

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Volunteer Call! Want to support PCU26? We need skills across the board: Hosting, Design, Translation, Marketing, and on-site Conference Volunteers (attend for free!) This is a chance to contribute to the movement for reciprocity and psychedelic justice. 🌿Apply now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Volunteer Registration Form

Thank you for your interest in joining the Chacruna Institute’s volunteer community. We’re excited to connect with people who are passionate about advancing the field of psychedelic research, reciproc...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

🚀Double Internship Opportunity! 1. Education Support Intern: Help manage and moderate our Psychedelic Justice courses. 2. Research & Editorial Intern: Support our full academic publishing program (books, journals, research). 🔗Apply here: chacruna.net/education-su... chacruna.net/research-edi...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

The "psychedelic renaissance" needs a critical mirror. We are addressing anti-racism, privilege, queer identity, and Indigenous plant medicine uses head-on to ensure ethical advancement. Partnered with University of Ottawa, School of Psychology. Info & registration: chacruna.net/diversity-so...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Queer Integration Circle🌈 🔆A radically inclusive space for all genders, sexual orientations & expressions. Come as you are. Bring your truth. Be witnessed.🔆 Hosted by Justin Natoli, psychotherapist & ketamine-assisted therapist. Join Chacruna Alliance for the link: chacruna.net/membership/

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

We teamed up with Hijas del Sur for two new t-shirts ✨ Available now! Check them out and get yours: www.bonfire.com/store/chacru...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

IRI Development Intern Join Chacruna's Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative. Remote, 2hrs/day, 1-year internship supporting fundraising & biocultural conservation. Gain mentorship, scholarships & real nonprofit experience. 🌿 Learn more & Apply: chacruna.net/iri-developm...

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IRI Development Outreach Internship (OPEN)

Location: Remote, with opportunities for travel to conferences/events Reports to: Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative (IRI) Program Director Job Type: Unpaid Internship Duration: 1 year Hours: 2 hrs pe...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

In our latest Chronicle, Dr. Lessin explores how Indigenous peoples in Acre are revitalizing plant medicine practices to reclaim their cultural autonomy after decades of suppression.🌿 chacruna.net/the-return-o...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

How do we navigate Amanita muscaria's moment between ancient tradition and urgent contemporary questions? Join us for a timely conversation from traditional Siberian and Sámi ceremonial practices to rapidly expanding retreat centers and unregulated markets. 🍄 chacruna.net/from-siberia...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

This Tuesday is your last chance to Rise in Reciprocity with the Chacruna Institute. If Chacruna’s work has moved you, we invite you to give in relationship and help us continue uplifting sacred plant medicines. All donations are welcomed and tax deductible this season. www.chacruna.net/donate

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Join us for a conversation on addiction recovery, and the integration of clinical wisdom. 🌿💚 What barriers keep plant medicine approaches from those hit hardest by addiction? How do we honor Indigenous traditions while building culturally grounded models of care? chacruna.net/can-plant-me...

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Can Plant Medicines Heal Addictions?

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 12:00 - 1:30pm PT REGISTER HERE Do you wish you got into this event for free? Become a Chacruna member and receive free or discounted access to all

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Black Friday Sale Extended to Cyber Monday!🚀 Huge Savings on Apparel, our 2026 Courses, and PCU 26 Tickets 💫

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Black Friday is officially ON 🔥 🎟️ PCU (pcu.psychedelicculture) tickets ➡️ 35% OFF! ( STACKABLE DISCOUNT 🤯lowest price you will find ‼️) 🚀ALL 2026 courses ➡️ 25% OFF (check them at the Eventbrite Link in our bio) This Black Friday Weekend ONLY! Don’t sleep! Prices will never be this low again!! 🎁🎉

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Click the link in our bio and donate today to help us keep our work alive! Or set up a meeting with lorien@chacruna.net to learn how you can make a difference in our work today!

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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Can Plant Medicines Heal Addictions?

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 12:00 - 1:30pm PT REGISTER HERE Do you wish you got into this event for free? Become a Chacruna member and receive free or discounted access to all

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Grateful for this year, focused on the next 🌱✨ Chacruna keeps growing as a small grassroots team protecting sacred plants & cultural traditions. We’re stronger together, thank you for standing with us. Support however you can: donate, share, become a member, or reach out to lorien@chacruna.net 💛

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

🌟 Countdown to #PCU26 on! Join us to connect around Indigenous Reciprocity, Decolonial Dialogues, Psychedelic Justice, Protection of Sacred Plants, and voices from the Global South. 🌍 Expect panels, art, workshops & circles. 🎟️ Early Bird tickets are live: www.psychedelic-culture.net/tickets-pcu2...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

🌿 We are proud to share a landmark new paper. Developed by the Ecological Medicine Working Group, the statement calls for a new paradigm in healthcare, bridging planetary health, traditional wisdom, and medical practice, towards connection-based medicine. 🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Paulina Valamiel explores how menstruation shapes women’s experiences with medicine, within the Santo Daime religion. Drawing from Indigenous Amazonian and global feminist perspectives, it shows menstruation as transformation, power, and knowledge rather than impurity🌿 chacruna.net/ayahuasca-an...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

💥 Big News! Our press release for the new course is out! We are thrilled about Chacruna and Ligare - A Christian Psychedelic Society’s 13-week online training for clergy and lay leaders exploring psychedelics through a spiritual lens. 🔗 Read the full press release: chacruna.net/press-releas...

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Chacruna Institute @chacruna.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

✨ Psychedelics 101 for Religious Leaders — a 13-week online training by Chacruna & Ligare exploring psychedelics through a spiritual + ethical lens. 🗓️ Jan 15 – Apr 9, 2026 | 💻 Online | 💰 $500 (scholarships available) 🌈 Free/discounted for Chacruna Members. 🔗 Register: chacruna.net/psychedelics...

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