2 Seasons
. 22 Episodes
TV-PG
Psychedelica of the black butterfly: can plant medicine awaken the mind? In Psychedelica, host Ben Stewart explores sacred shamanic healing.
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Psychedelica
Psychedelica of the black butterfly: can ancient entheogenic traditions illuminate the true nature of human consciousness and transform modern mental wellness? Across two groundbreaking seasons, the Psychedelica series convenes visionary researchers, historians, and practitioners to investigate how sacred botanical medicines alter perception and support profound inner healing. Guided by host Ben Stewart, the docuseries bridges ancestral wisdom and contemporary neuroscience, examining how plant allies disrupt rigid mental patterns and foster deep spiritual reconnection.
From the clinical promise of psychedelic therapy to ancient indigenous ceremonies, this expansive series examines entheogens not as recreational novelties, but as profound catalysts for personal and collective growth. Each installment unpacks the complex chemistry, cultural lineage, and psychological architecture behind compounds like psilocybin, DMT, ayahuasca, and cannabis. Through rigorous inquiry and scientific reflection, the show dismantles modern taboos while providing essential guidance on integration, psychological preparation, and navigating the shadow side of altered states.
Journey Through Sacred Traditions
- Ancestral Lineages and Modern Science: Discover how ancient Amazonian and indigenous rituals with ayahuasca, peyote, and huachuma align with cutting-edge neurological research into brain plasticity and default mode network regulation.
- The Therapeutic Frontier: Unpack the emerging discipline of psychedelic psychology to understand how sacred fungi and entheogenic compounds address depression, anxiety, and deep-seated trauma.
- Integration and Inner Mastery: Explore practical frameworks for grounding transcendent states into everyday life, including sonic frequencies, dreamwork, and cultivating natural somatic awareness.
Whether examining historical theories like the holy mushroom hypothesis or unpacking the sonic architecture of sound healing, this comprehensive collection offers grounded insight into the frontiers of expanded consciousness. Step beyond conventional boundaries of perception and begin streaming the full multi-season journey today.
Seasons
Psychedelica - Season 2 Episodes
S2 E1 - Planet of the Plants
31 mins TV-PGS2 E2 - Psychedelic Psychology
28 mins TV-PGS2 E3 - Breaking the Ancient Matrix
28 mins TV-PGS2 E4 - Psychedelic Frequencies
30 mins TV-PGS2 E5 - Frog And Toad Medicine
33 mins TV-PGS2 E6 - Cannabis: Tree of Life
31 mins TV-PGS2 E7 - Reconnecting with Gaia Consciousness
33 mins TV-PG