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Unlocking the Brain’s Potential: Psilocybin and Neurorehabilitation
If you’re interested in the neuroscience of psilocybin and how psychedelic mushrooms can support neurorehabilitation, you won’t want to miss insights from Dr. Doug Wingate, a licensed psilocybin facilitator and expert in traumatic brain injury, stroke, PTSD, and...
Unlocking Better Sleep and Mental Health: The Promising Connection Between Psilocybin and Sleep
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Embarking on a Psilocybin Journey: A Safe and Supported Experience
As more people ask "Where is psilocybin legal for therapy?" and "Which states have legal psilocybin?", it's important to understand the current landscape and what to expect from a guided psilocybin experience. At 7 Gates Sanctuary in Oregon, where psilocybin is legal...
Psychedelics Gain Ground: A Milestone in Mental Health Research
In a groundbreaking moment for mental health research, the American Journal of Psychiatry (AJP) has dedicated its latest issue exclusively to psychedelics. Published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA)—the world’s leading psychiatric organization—this...
Listening to Ancient Grandmothers: Psilocybin for Healing Trauma with Luna Skye
A Journey into Wholeness: Psilocybin and Earth-Based Healing At 7 Gates Sanctuary, the journey to healing is rooted in the wisdom of the Earth. For Luna Skye, one of our licensed psilocybin facilitators and a multidimensional healing counselor, this connection to...
Psilocybin for Veterans: A Conversation with Dr. Kara Crisp
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Why work with a Facilitator? The Benefits of Supervised Psilocybin Journeys
The journey inward can be as vast as the outer cosmos—mysterious, expansive, and transformative. Psilocybin (sometimes called “magic mushrooms”) has long been recognized for its ability to unlock these inner worlds, but the path isn’t always easy to navigate alone....
The Promise of Psilocybin for Treatment-Resistant Depression
In the landscape of mental health, psilocybin-assisted therapy stands as one of the most promising breakthroughs we’ve seen in decades. So much so that the FDA twice awarded breakthrough therapy designation—first in 2018 for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and...
Comparing Ketamine and Psilocybin: Insights from Michele Solemani
At 7 Gates Sanctuary, we believe in the wisdom of the earth—that the natural world holds keys to profound healing and personal transformation. Plant medicine, including psilocybin mushrooms, offers a unique pathway to reconnect with this ancient intelligence and heal...
The Dangers of Buying Psilocybin Products Online
In recent years, the interest in psilocybin mushrooms has surged, especially as some states have begun to legalize their use. However, this increased demand has also led to a troubling rise in counterfeit psilocybin products sold online. Many people are unaware of the...
We’re HIRING! Join 7 Gates Sanctuary + Apothecary in Portland, OR!
Are you a creative self-starter who’s passionate about wellness, psychedelics, and community connection? We’re looking for a Marketing/PR and Social Media Manager to help grow our vibrant brand. This is a part-time, contract role with a chance to earn profit-share...
Understanding Dissociation and Psilocybin: A Simple Guide
Dissociation is a strange feeling where you might feel disconnected from your thoughts, feelings, body, or reality. It's like being in a dream or watching yourself from outside your body. This can happen during a psilocybin experience, even if you don't usually feel...

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