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Angus

Hi, my name is Angus, and I am an MSc Ethnopharmacology Graduate with a sincere interest and passion in psychedelics, nootropics, mental health, and holistic well-being. As the lead author at Psyched Nation, I share research findings, experiences, and insights aimed at empowering my readers with the knowledge and resources necessary to demystify the developing psychedelic space and make informed decisions about their physical, mental, and spiritual health journey.

Did Renaissance Art Draw Inspiration from Mind-Altering Substances?

When we hear the term Renaissance Art, what normally comes to mind are iconic works like Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa", Michelangelo's "David", and Raphael's "School of Athens". But you would be forgiven for forgetting that pieces like the following are also associated with the explosion of art that...

Psychedelic Insights: A Radical Approach to Saving Our Planet

Imagine, for a moment, a world where guided psychedelic sessions have become the new norm and where psychedelic therapeutics have been recognized, understood, and applied not only for their mental and spiritual well-being benefits but also for their capacity to inspire and instill connection to the natural world. Imagine a...

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Should Grandma Smoke Pot?

This piece first appeared in Cannabis Now. The late Billy Mays called him “a legend in the pitch business.” Robert Platshorn, the man who once sold Vita Mix, frozen food knives, and...

A History of Psychedelics

Originating in the 1960s, as a thriving part of the counterculture havens of San Francisco and New York, psychedelics have long remained immersed in the recesses of the shadow...

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Psilocybin, the entheogenic compound found within psychoactive mushrooms, is coveted for its ability to bestow imbibers with vivid hallucinations and unexplored avenues of thought. For millennia, psilocybin mushrooms have...