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Psyched Apothecary by Onjae Malyszka

Join me as we delve into the vast pharmacopeia of psychoactive plants, fungi, and even animals—exploring their science, origins, and rich ethnobotanical history. You’ll learn how to work intentionally with these medicines for healing, personal growth, and peak performance, all while honoring the traditions they come from.

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Cha-cha-changes are coming

Things are shifting here at NeuroDoses. If you’ve been around for a while, you’ve probably felt the shift yourself. I’ve slowly moved from general brain-health content into a much more focused world: psychedelics. (Not a huge leap, considering psychedelics are some of the most powerful brain-healing tools we know.) Here’s why I’m evolving the direction: 1. I’m a clinical herbalist at my core. My roots have always been in the natural world — plants, fungi, and the medicine Mother Earth gives...

While psilocybin, LSD, and DMT dominate the psychedelic headlines, there’s one compound that remains wildly overlooked... despite its safety, history, and therapeutic potential. And no, I’m not talking about MDMA, ibogaine, or 5-MeO-DMT. I’m talking about mescaline. My Favorite Psychedelic: Mescaline A classic psychedelic through and through, and one of my personal favorites for both macro- and microdosing. It’s been a powerful medicine for my personal growth, creative work, and yeah… the...

Amanita muscaria, Santa Claus, and little elf helpers

Let me blow your mind for a second. There’s a real theory backed by ethnomycology, anthropology, and Siberian shamanic tradition that Santa Claus isn’t just a whimsical invention... ...but a mythologized echo of ancient mushroom-shamans, filtered through centuries of folklore and Christianity. The NeuroDose is fueled by: Phase One Most “focus hacks” fail because your brain chemistry runs differently. Take this free 1-minute quiz to uncover your Focus Type and get a 30-Day RESET plan...

Spiked wine psychoactive herbs

Today, I want to crack open a part of early Christian history that most people never hear about. A part that would make the modern church clutch its pearls and recite a quick Psalm. Because the truth is: the earliest Christians weren’t saints… they were outlaws. The NeuroDose is fueled by: Phase One Most “focus hacks” fail because your brain chemistry runs differently. Take this free 1-minute quiz to uncover your Focus Type and get a 30-Day RESET plan personalized for your brain. Take the...

Fresh psilocybin mushrooms

I used to be that dude… the one who’d down a whole bag of boomers like it was an Olympic sport. No intention. No preparation. Just vibes. And here’s the truth nobody told me back then: psychedelics will humble you fast. I tried to play the hero, but the psilocybin gods don’t entertain heroes. And that “heroic dose”? It absolutely vaporized my ego — which, sure, is technically the point… But I was young. Too young. I barely had an ego or identity to dismantle in the first place. I walked away...

Ololiuqui ceremony

Most people have no idea that the Indigenous peoples of ancient Mexico and Central America curated what was likely the most powerful psychedelic medicine chest on Earth. And there’s a reason you’ve never heard about it. The NeuroDose is fueled by: Phase One Most “focus hacks” fail because your brain chemistry runs differently. Take this free 1-minute quiz to uncover your Focus Type and get a 30-Day RESET plan personalized for your brain. Take the free Focus Type quiz The Spanish Conquistadors...

The Neuroscience of Psychedelics

You know those mind-blowing insights from your last psychedelic trip? Hate to say it… But most of them are going to fade like a dream unless you do something about it. Don’t let that happen. Here’s how. The NeuroDose is fueled by: Phase One Most “focus hacks” fail because your brain chemistry runs differently. Take this free 1-minute quiz to uncover your Focus Type and get a 30-Day RESET plan personalized for your brain. Take the free Focus Type quiz Psychedelics and Brain Rewiring...

A few weeks ago, I shared a deep dive into herbal smoke blends that can help ease the transition away from cannabis or tobacco. But what I didn’t include was a blend unlike any other. A single puff can launch you through the center of existence, dissolving everything you thought you knew. The NeuroDose is fueled by: Phase One Most “focus hacks” fail because your brain chemistry runs differently. Take this free 1-minute quiz to uncover your Focus Type and get a 30-Day RESET plan personalized...

“Microdose” — the word everyone’s suddenly throwing around. It’s trendy, it’s clickable, and now many wellness brands are using it to sell you something. Drinks, gummies, powders, capsules, chocolates. The catch? Most of those products aren’t microdoses at all. The NeuroDose is fueled by: Phase One Most “focus hacks” fail because your brain chemistry runs differently. Take this free 1-minute quiz to uncover your Focus Type and get a 30-Day RESET plan personalized for your brain. Take the free...

The earth is brimming with naturally occurring psychedelics… …powerful visionary compounds found in mushrooms, seeds, roots, vines, leaves, and even toad venom. Some invite you into a dream. Others rip open reality, teleporting you into the universe where ego doesn’t exist. These are the five most powerful classic psychedelics nature has ever engineered (that we know of), ranked by the smallest dose needed to produce profound psychedelic experiences. And by “classic,” I mean psychedelics that...