Human Journeys
Real personal stories and authentic experiences of people navigating mental health, healing, and transformation through their own paths.
Ketamine for Trauma: A Personal Story of Surrender and Release
A woman's journey of healing from trauma brought her to ketamine therapy. She shares her…
Cancer Patient Faces Hurdles After Diagnosis — Could Psychedelics Help End-of-Life Care?
A cancer patient takes control of his well-being; while research says psychedelics could help those…
Healing Yourself Before Helping Others: A Therapist's Personal Journey
From journalist to psychotherapist, Gemma Autumn shares her personal and professional journey.
“I Wish I’d Done It Sooner”: How Ketamine Changed My Life
Ketamine therapy helped a retired firefighter reduce anxiety, process trauma, and finally heal.
Personal Breakthrough From Addiction After Psychedelic Integration
A personal story of addiction, psychedelic therapy, and why integration is where real recovery begins.
Psychedelics Gave Her the Breakthrough Traditional Therapy Couldn’t
A story of chronic pain, trauma, and an emotional and physical breakthrough with psychedelic therapy.
My Experience at a Legal Psilocybin Therapy Retreat
States of Mind's Senior Editor tells us what actually happens at a psychedelic therapy session.
I Went to The Netherlands For A Legal Psychedelic Therapy Retreat
States of Mind's Senior Editor experiences legal psilocybin therapy — the first part in a…
Recovering from Trauma and CPTSD: Turning Toward The Tiger
The story of facing one's past, working through trauma, and discovering healing.
Why I Left Television to Build a Mental Health App
Neil Smith discovered newfound meaning by leaving a successful career to fight the men's health…
Living With Chronic Illness: A Story of Hope and Resilience With Gigi Robinson
Appearing in Sports Illustrated and writing a children's book about chronic illness, Gigi Robinson is…
From Shadows to Gold: Turning Hidden Pain Into Community
After life-changing accidents, Dan Jones turned his darkest moments into healing. Now he's helping others…
Healing Through Kink: The Power of Male Submission
BDSM expert Nicolle Hodges explains how submission is more than just kinky, it's permission to…
Beats & Psilocybin: Inside a Music Executive’s Psychedelic Routine
Edward Crowe shares how mushroom ceremonies help him manage stress, sharpen focus, and lead with…
I Wasn't Sick, But I Wasn't Well: A Mental Health Story
States of Mind's senior editor shares his journey to overcome anxiety through mindfulness, microdosing, and…
More Followers, More Pressure: How to Stay Sane While Inspiring 300K People
Dr. Leslie Dobson shares insights on taking care of your mental health while living an…
Living With OCD: How ERP Therapy Transformed Life For Entrepreneur Mother
When Sarah Michelle Boes’ first child was born, her battle OCD intensified. Now she's using…
A “Miracle State": Dr. Suzanne Mulvehill on Unlocking the Orgasm and Reclaiming Female Pleasure
Cannabis helped reclaim her pleasure and power, now she's fighting for women's rights to use…
From Personal Healing to Professional Purpose: Why I Started a Psychedelic Retreat Company
Sophie Spitzer shares how a mushroom journey healed her trauma and inspired her to launch…
ArtDHD Visionaries: 6 Creators Reframing ADHD into Art
A look inside the beauty of neurodivergent minds: six artists transforming distraction into vision, and…
“Psychedelics Saved My Life”: In Conversation With Shawn Wells
Author and entrepreneur Shawn Wells shares his transformational experience, overcoming bullying, burnout, and mental health…
Unmasking ADHD: Samantha Hiew on Late Diagnosis and the Layers We Don’t See
Dr. Samantha Hiew shares her ADHD journey and advocacy to empower neurodivergent women
Do Difficult Psychedelic Experiences Hurt or Heal You? Inside The World’s Bad Trip Debate
Many believe that "bad trips" should be reframed as challenging parts of the healing process.…
The Psychedelic DJ: How Matt Xavier is Turning Music into Medicine
The story of a DJ using music to enhance psychedelic therapy and help patients heal.
Beyond the Binary: How Psychedelic Experiences Can Change Your Views on Gender and Sexuality
Altered states may break down barriers and open paths to self-discovery. Should users follow these…