December, 2 2022 - Insights, Research
Revealing New Possibilities: Serotonin, Evolution, and Psychedelics

Recent research suggests that psychedelics may enhance our brain’s “active coping” pathway, thought to be associated with the serotonin receptor 5-HT2A.

October, 29 2022 - Research
Relaxing Our Beliefs, Rewriting Our Stories: A Cognitive Perspective On Psychedelic Well-Being

If you’re intrigued by the potential of psychedelics and want to know more about the science behind how and why they “work,” you’re not alone!

March, 4 2022 -
40 Insightful Quotes by Women in Psychedelics

As the burgeoning psychedelic space grows, it is important that we encourage female leadership and highlight the valuable contributions women are making.

January, 6 2022 - Research
Psychedelics Change Metaphysical Beliefs

How can psychedelics help you make sense of abstract concepts such as being, knowing, identity, time, and space? New research shows that participants in psychedelic ceremonies...

December, 1 2021 - Research
Breakthroughs, Integration and Emotional Stability: How Could a Group Psychedelic Retreat Improve Mental Health?

Quantitative analysis explores changes in mental health (wellbeing, depression, anxiety), connectedness and personality after a retreat, with promising results.

September, 18 2021 - Stories
Coach takes psychedelics to inspire next step in life and business

Discover how a psychedelic retreat with psilocybin truffles helped Cyntha process grief and find clarity on her next steps in life.

July, 30 2021 - Research
Can Psychedelics Improve Healthy Habits?

Research shows that having a psychedelic experience can make you more inclined to have healthy habits. Our Director of Research Pedro Teixeira explains.

July, 28 2021 - Insights
11 Insightful TED Talks about Psychedelics

To highlight recent research and insights from leading experts on the potential of psychedelics, our team has hand-selected eleven fascinating TED talks.

July, 2 2021 - Insights
How to Prepare and Integrate a Psychedelic Experience

Ready to optimize your psychedelic journey? It’s widely acknowledged that if you prepare and integrate your psychedelic journey with modalities and self-care practices, the possibility of positive outcomes and lasting change is increased. Discover our recommended approach in this article.

July, 1 2021 - News
Psychedelic Researcher Dr. Rosalind Watts Becomes Clinical Director to lead Retreats for Depression

Synthesis is honored to announce the addition of Dr. Rosalind Watts as the new Clinical Director, designing a retreat model with her research on psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression so Synthesis can lead the way for a new era of safe, legal and professional psychedelic experiences.