Living in the matrix of late-stage capitalism with exponentially accelerating digital technologies, you likely have some apprehension about whether all of these changes will help us societally. As we become increasingly addicted to our screens, as the space race continues, and as the rate of the development of digital technologies…

(Yes, it’s a pen name and my alter ego as a healing practitioner.) As a healing practitioner, I center my work on holistic health and earth medicine coaching and advocacy. I write. I am a mom. …

Embodying the spirit of a lover is a sacred role; when we are conscious lovers, we let that love imbue all corners of our lives. — As we live in a dystopian world where materialism reigns supreme, the paradoxical nature of intercourse as both sacred and profane has caused many of us to feel adrift. How do we navigate in a world marked by fake beauty standards, p*rn, violence, and ethics muddied by the realities of…

Yes, we know that being a parent, particularly a single parent, is challenging; but it also helps us rise in our powers. As we continue to try to not only subsist but also to thrive in a capitalist society, we must confront the reality that it is impossible to truly…

If you are a psychonaut, cannabis enthusiast, or novice interested in working with natural allies, but unsure of compounding effects, caution, intentionality, practice, and guidance can help you find the combination that best supports you. The interaction between cannabis and psilocybin (the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms) is complex and…

These mushrooms may be considered Schedule 1 drugs, but let’s look at how non-toxic and anti-addictive they really are. — Many people are wary of mushrooms — of all mushrooms, but particularly the psilocybin-containing so-called magic mushrooms. You’ve likely seen the meme featuring different mushrooms, showing how one can be nutritious and tasty, one can be lethal, and one can give you a life-altering perspective of reality. Fungi are no…

As Jewish on my mom’s side and first-generation Uruguayan-American on my dad’s side, I have always been both white and other. For as long as I recall, I have always felt “othered.” As a child, I was identified and labeled by many teachers and peers as Jewish simply because I…

Practicing gratitude as a parent may be challenging but is nevertheless essential. — As a parent, practicing gratitude holds significant importance for several reasons. What follows is a list of some of the reasons why a regular and sustained practice of gratitude is an important, even essential part of parenting: 1. Positive Environment: Practicing and expressing gratitude fosters a positive atmosphere at home…

Health supplements, also known as adaptogens, can be vital for supporting and maintaining optimal health. — A silver lining to the havoc that the global health pandemic has wrought is that health supplements, functional mushrooms, herbs, and other adaptogens have regained their popularity and mass appeal, as they can significantly help support our immune systems and regulate energy, stress, and hormone levels.