Like all magic mushroom enthusiasts, here at MagicMushroomsDispensary.ca we love being at the forefront of discovering any new information on our favorite pastime – shrooms. We thought we’d take time to highlight some TV programs, documentaries and films that we think might be beneficial in helping you have an even better psychedelic experience.
The Goop Lab
You probably don’t need an introduction to Gwyneth Paltrow, the host and producer of this show that airs on Netflix. The Goop Lab is a documentary that talks about wellness and lifestyle. Paltrow and her Goop team created 6 episodes on wellness that you’ll find interesting. In the first episode titled “The Healing Trip”, Paltrow takes a look at the benefits of psychedelics in an interview with Mark Haden, the executive director of MAPS Canada. MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) has been promoting academic research and clinical studies regarding the healing potential of psychedelics while also collaborating with the FDA on this subject.
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
Here’s a good way to benchmark your psychedelic experiences. In this new 1hr 25 min documentary with celebrities like Sarah Silverman, Ben Stiller, and Sting share the highs and lows of their encounters with psychedelics albeit with a light touch. Comedy aside, there’s also an in-depth look at the history and science of hallucinogens as well as the impact they’ve had on pop culture.
The Push to Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms
After Denver became the first U.S. city to decriminalize psilocybin, in May 2019, debate raged on whether Canada should follow suit. This interview between CBC News Network and Mark Haden, of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Canada discusses the push to legalize the drug as well as increasing research on psilocybin so as to treat conditions like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
The Science of Psilocybin and Its Use to Relieve Suffering
In case you missed this TEDMED talk, it’s a great way to remind yourself what the psychedelic journey is all about, and what benefits it can bring to your life. Although the 15 minute talk was given in 2016 the material is just as relevant today, if not more, as it was back then.
Roland Griffiths, a psychiatrist and behavioral scientist reveals how psychedelic drugs can give patients, especially the terminally ill, spiritually meaningful, life changing experiences. In the talk Griffiths mainly focuses on the Psilocybin Research Project at Johns Hopkins, which he leads, and discloses how psilocybin has been tested in over 250 volunteers, including healthy people, cancer patients, smokers.
Fantastic Fungi
Forbes describes it as “a must see for anyone interested in life, death and the pursuit of the planet’s well-being”. Fantastic fungi is a nature documentary which looks at the connection between humans and mycelium. Narrated by Brie Larson, this captivating 74 minute film argues that the very core of the world and humanity depends on mushrooms, stating boldly, “We are creation, we are resurrection, condemnation and regeneration. We are mushrooms.”
Neurons to Nirvana: Understanding Psychedelic Medicines
This fascinating feature documentary talks about the recent revival in psychedelic research, specifically on the various ways that psychedelics can be used in medicine. In a series of interviews with top researchers, psychologists and writers the 69 minute film tackles five powerful psychedelics LSD, Psilocybin, MDMA, Ayahuasca and Cannabis and the potential they have in medicinal use. The film features interviews with Gabor Maté, author of the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, and psychiatrist Julie Holland, among other guests.
DMT: The Spirit Molecule
This is an adaptation of Rick Strassman’s book that goes by the same name. This documentary investigates the psychoactive compound dimethyltryptamine (DMT), which is found in Ayahuasca, and almost every living organism on earth. DMT is believed to be one of the most powerful psychedelics known, and this documentary gives us a behind-the-scenes look at ground breaking psychedelic research.
A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin
Society gives a great deal of attention to cancer treatment, but not much focus goes into the emotions of the person who’s dying of cancer. A New Understanding tells the other side of the story while exploring the benefits of using psilocybin to treat the whole human being, and helping them to come to terms with death. For anyone interested in understanding the healing power of psychedelics, this is a must watch.
Aya: Awakenings
Aya: Awakenings is a documentary adapted from Rak Razam’s book Aya Awakenings: A Shamanic Odyssey. The film studies the powerful plant medicine ayahuasca which has been used traditionally for centuries but whose discovery by the modern world is a relatively recent event. Through the eyes of Razam, who tours the Amazon jungle to uncover this plant and the shamans who administer it, the film tells a wonderful story that blends narration, sound and mesmerising psychedelic visuals to great effect.
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