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This week’s roundup bridges the strange, the historic, and the deeply human — from a Sopranos creator exploring MK-Ultra to mothers rediscovering mushrooms for healing.

Science is moving fast, policy is catching up, and culture continues to blur the line between ancient wisdom and modern discovery.

Let’s get into it.

🔝 Weekly Highlights

• 🎬 The Sopranos Creator Returns — With MK Ultra
  David Chase is heading back to HBO with a limited series inspired by the CIA’s notorious LSD and mind-control program. Expect Cold War paranoia, moral ambiguity, and the sharp dialogue that made The Sopranos a cultural touchstone. Chase is set to explore the fine line between science, sanity, and state secrets. Dive into the details.
  

• 🌐 Erowid: The Archive That Changed Psychedelic History
  In the ’90s, long before Reddit and Bluelight threads, there was Erowid — the anonymous digital vault where people first shared raw, unfiltered trip reports. BBC’s new feature traces how the site helped shape harm reduction, research, and public understanding of psychedelics. Explore the full story.
  

• 🍄 Why More Moms Are Turning to Mushrooms
  From Silicon Valley to suburban London, women are turning to psilocybin to find balance and clarity. Women’s Health spotlights how microdosing is helping mothers navigate emotional burnout and rediscover creativity in their daily lives. Read the feature.
  

• 🧠 MDMA and the Mystery of Recovered Memories
  Therapist Amy Griffin is raising eyebrows with new insights into MDMA-assisted therapy — exploring whether it can help people safely retrieve buried memories without distorting truth. Learn what she discovered.

🧬 Quick Hits

RESEARCH 🔬

• 🧩 Psychedelics May Rewire Memory Circuits
  Neuroscientists report that mind-expanding compounds can strengthen communication between regions of the brain responsible for memory and emotional healing — potentially explaining long-term mental health improvements after a single session. See the findings.
  

• ⏳ How Psychedelics Bend Time
  Ever had a moment feel infinite? Researchers now believe these time distortions under psychedelics could help explain their therapeutic potential — especially in processing trauma. Check out the study.
  

• 💊 LSD and Addiction Recovery
  A new meta-analysis suggests LSD-assisted therapy may provide subtle but meaningful relief for those battling substance use disorders. Get the summary.

POLICY 🏛️

• 🩺 Ohio State Launches PEACE Program
  The university’s new Psychedelic Education and Community Empowerment program is the first of its kind — preparing professionals to handle psychedelic crisis care and integration safely. See how it works.
  

• 🏔️ New Hampshire Prepares 2026 Reform Bills
  Lawmakers are drafting new legislation covering marijuana, hemp, and psychedelics for next year’s session — continuing the state’s slow shift from prohibition to policy. Read the update.
  

• 🌵 Arizona Approves First Whole-Mushroom Clinical Trial
  In a world-first, researchers in Arizona will study whole psilocybin mushrooms — not extracts — as a treatment for PTSD. The trial could redefine how plant medicine is studied in clinical settings. Learn more about the project.
  

• ⚖️ Ohio Passes Expungement Bill
  Thousands with past cannabis convictions may soon have their records cleared, thanks to new bipartisan legislation. View the full report.

BUSINESS 💼

• 💰 Cybin Raises $175M in Landmark Deal
  The Toronto-based company just completed one of the largest financings in psychedelic medicine history, fueling late-stage trials for CYB003 — a deuterated psilocybin analog showing promise for major depressive disorder. Read the announcement.

• 📈 MindMed Closes $225M Public Offering
  MindMed’s newest raise aims to expand clinical programs using LSD-based therapies for anxiety, ADHD, and addiction — reinforcing investor confidence in next-gen neuropsychiatric treatments. More from Seeking Alpha.

CULTURE 🎭

• 📖 Judd Apatow Saw Jesus on Ayahuasca
  In his new book Comedy Nerd, Apatow shares a transcendent vision that forever changed how he views empathy, creativity, and connection — echoing the revelations of thousands who’ve walked similar paths. Catch the full excerpt.
  

• 🌿 Colorado’s “Sober” Movement Redefines Sobriety
  Across the state, people are swapping alcohol for cannabis, psilocybin, and mindfulness — proving that being “sober” can mean being more awake than ever. Discover how it’s spreading.
  

• 🎮 Peyote Plants Appear in GTA Online
  Rockstar’s Halloween event lets players scatter peyote plants throughout Los Santos… because of course it does. Just another pop culture nod to plant medicine that’s equal parts parody and prophecy. See the locations.

⚱️ Main Feature

Seven days that could change the future of consciousness.

Next week, more than 5,000 participants from 100 countries will gather online and in-person for the first-ever Global Psychedelics Week — a week-long convergence of science, spirituality, and social progress.

With 100+ speakers and 200+ partners, the event brings together neuroscientists, Indigenous leaders, educators, artists, entrepreneurs, and healers to explore what’s next for global consciousness.

Each day focuses on a key theme shaping the movement’s evolution:

🌐 Day 1 – Global Community: How a once-fringe movement became a planetary conversation.

💼 Day 2 – Business & Innovation: From biotech to breathwork — how new models are reshaping healing.

🌳 Day 3 – Legacy: Honoring elders, traditions, and the roots of sacred medicine.

🎖️ Day 4 – Veterans: Exploring how alternative therapies are helping veterans rediscover purpose.

🤲 Day 5 – Inclusion & Diversity: Ensuring global access and equity in the psychedelic renaissance.

🌸 Day 6 – Women Leading Change: The rise of female leadership across science, spirituality, and advocacy.

🌌 Day 7 – Humanity & Consciousness: Asking the biggest question of all — what comes next for the human mind?

Speakers are joining from Mexico, Zimbabwe, Peru, Australia, the UAE, Lithuania, Argentina, the Netherlands, Taiwan, Japan, South Africa, Brazil, and beyond. You’ll hear from Indigenous healers, neuroscientists, veterans, activists, entrepreneurs, and artists — all bringing unique cultural perspectives to a global dialogue on consciousness and change.

Big names include Rick Doblin (MAPS), Robin Carhart-Harris (psychedelic neuroscience), Jason Silva (futurist and storyteller), Bia Labate (Chacruna Institute), Jesse Gould (Heroic Hearts Project), and Dr. Rosalind Watts (clinical psychology) — along with rising voices like Ariadna Huitzilopochtli (Mexico) and Olga Mori Diaz (Peru).

In collaboration with Bizdelics and Mycopreneur, 5% of all proceeds will support María Sabina’s family and cultural preservation projects — honoring the Mazatec roots of modern medicine.

If you use the link below, you can get an additional 10% off. Attendees gain live access to every keynote, on-demand replays, and interactive networking across continents.

👉 Tickets and More Information

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📗 2C-B and the Phenethylamine Spectrum
A detailed guide through the chemistry, history, and nuanced effects of one of the most fascinating compounds in modern psychonautics. Start exploring.

🎖️ Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelic Healing
An in-depth resource outlining preparation, safety, and integration strategies for veterans seeking alternative therapies. Check it out

👋 Signoff

The conversation keeps expanding — from policy halls to living rooms, from startups to sanctuaries.

Each story adds another piece to the puzzle of understanding how these compounds, and the people exploring them, are reshaping the world.

Thanks for being here to witness it. Have a safe and relaxing weekend!

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