Scarcity and Risk in Your Psychedelic Experiences

Sometimes I'm hesitant to use the word scarcity because it shows up so often in the 'manifestation coaching' space. You know, folks who tell you that your business isn't working because of your scarcity mindset.

That might be part of it, but I don't think it's ever the whole issue.

But what I mean when I talk about scarcity in the psychedelic space is that psychedelics are rare and hard to come by. For most folks anyway. If you aren't entrenched in a community of practitioners, an eighth of mushrooms might seem to shine like the pulp fiction briefcase. (Yes that's a dated reference, and if you're too young to have seen it, now is the time.)

So, with the rarity and the preciousness of psychedelics, people can sometimes take risks they wouldn't ordinarily. They might think, well, what if I never have this chance again?

They might decide to buy them from people they don't trust, or take them with people they don't like. They might be reckless with set and setting, because, well, now is the time.

I've even gotten into debates online with people who promoted the old cosmic adage, "Psychedelics will appear to you at the right time." C'mon people don't be naive. They're mushrooms, not kittens.

The idea that entheogens are scarce is not unreasonable. The idea that there will never be another chance is increasingly unreasonable. There are retreats aplenty. There are tons of free PDFs explaining how to pick the right one for you.

In fact, I hear this refreain much less often than I used to. Just a few years ago, it came up all the time. Today, less so, but it's still an issue for some, and I think a reminder every once in a while isn't a bad idea.

So consider yourself reminded. Keep this in your back pocket in case a friend of yours needs reminding.

A better chance will come along. You deserve to wait.

Some Music I've Been Vibing To

Four Tet's new album that has an unpronounceable title.

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Billy String's Lord of the Ring's Halloween Concert

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Offerings

• Integration Circles

Open Circles on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. They will be at 3pm Eastern, Noon Pacific.

Women's Circles, every Thursday at 9pm Eastern, 6pm Pacific

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• The Golden Road - Mentorship, Peer Support, Supervision, and Skill Building for Serious Psychonauts and Healing Professionals

The Golden Road has evolved into a wonderful group of practitioners.

We meet every Thursday at noon eastern.

There is also a large archive (over 200 hours) of psychedelic education and past talks.

The wonderful people who show up share not only their journeys, but the journeys of those they steward. It's become a place of learning, support, accountability, and peer review. Folks are learning some things from me, but they are also learning from each other. We all face unique challenges as we work in this space, and it's great to have a place where we can bring them for non-judgmental feedback and reflection. You're invited. Click here to join​

Golden Road is a group of coaches and guides that are growing their practices and coming together in the spirit of personal and professional peer support. You also get some teaching and Q&A with yours truly. The main group meeting is Thursdays at noon Eastern. Here's the link to that.​

Berkshire Mushroom Festival - August 22+ 23rd

Come join the Berkshire Mushroom Festival, a vibrant, in-person gathering happening August 22+ 23, 2026 in the beautiful historic Dewey Hall of Sheffield, Massachusetts. It’s hosted by Sweetgrass Botanicals in collaboration with Tam Integration. It’s a grassroots, community-powered celebration of fungi, healing, and earth connection. Come be part of it! 🍄💚

I’ll be speaking at the festival alongside an amazing lineup of foragers, scientists, artists, psychedelic practitioners, and community leaders. We’ll be exploring the ecological, culinary, therapeutic, and spiritual dimensions of mushrooms in all their magic and mystery.

Here’s your invitation to join us in person for this immersive experience, designed to nourish your curiosity and deepen your relationship with the wonderful world of mycology.

🌿 Berkshire Mushroom Festival
​ 🗓️ August 22-23, 2025
📍 91 Main Street, Sheffield, MA
🎟️ Click here to RSVP or learn more​

At the festival, you’ll experience:

🍄 A Guided mushroom foray with local mycologists
🎤 Talks & panels on mycology, psychedelic integration, and medicine making
🎨 Workshops on cultivation, mushroom art, and ecological stewardship

I’ll be presenting alongside other local luminaries like:

• Jasper Degenaars, founder of the Fungi Academy
• Chris Kilham, prolific author and television’s “Medicine Hunter”
• Amanita Dreamer, world-renowned YouTube expert on Amanita Muscaria
• Rob Heffernan, co-founder of The Sacred Plant Alliance
• Jai Levi, Medicine Musician
• Imani Turnbull Brown, founder of the Entheogenic Melanin Collective
• Rick Barnett of Vermont Psychedelic
• Daniel Shankin, founder of Tam Integration
• Cassandra Purdy, Owner of Sweetgrass Botanicals
• Luke Sarrantonio, Founder of Mycophilic
• And many more!

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I’m honored to be a part of this deeply connective weekend and would love for you to be there too—whether you’re curious about mushrooms, engaged in the psychedelic healing movement, or simply yearning to spend a few joyful days with a like-minded community in nature.

🎟️ Grab your ticket here (kids free!)
🌎 Invite your friends, pack your picnic blanket, and come connect with the magic of mycelium.

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