Published in Nectara·Jun 7We are moving towards healingEach month, Nectara will explore different themes around healing and psychedelic wellness. This month’s theme is movement. As the summer energy emerges and the flowers are entering full bloom, we find ourselves amid powerful seasonal shifts. The bees are busy pollinating once again, and the plants are bursting out of…Psychedelics3 min read
Published in Nectara·Mar 12Meditation as a foundational practice for psychedelic integrationHow to develop a practice to re-connect with your deeper Self, tap into the nature of Being, and ignite lasting change. By Julia Blum. — What Meditation Is — and What It Isn’t Many are intimidated by this practice, understandably. Our minds can be our own worst enemy. We’ve created a world in which we’ve minimized the need to expose ourselves to our inner world. Our phone is a convenient escape available to us at all times. …Meditation7 min read
Published in Nectara·Feb 11Why Nectara came to lifeOrigin stories. They are essential to share because they illustrate the spark from which entire communities, movements, and companies have been built around. They clarify the why. If you’re curious about our story, here it is! Okay, it is kind of long; we really tried to keep this short. …Psychedelics5 min read
Published in Nectara·Feb 2Depth vs width and mindful psychedelic integrationWe are in the early stages of a revolution of well-being globally. People realize that some of our old paradigms haven’t supported our needs well and that we need to create new ways of thriving to replace them. The future is all about reframing extractive and oppressive systems into more…Wellness3 min read
Published in Nectara·Jan 12Psychedelic integration 101 — Part 2Hi there! This is part 2 of our psychedelic integration 101 series. In part 1 we explored what is integration, why it’s so critical, and ways you can integrate. Let’s continue our journey… How long does integration take? The shortest answer is: a lifetime. We believe that every moment is grounds for integrating a powerful…Psychedelics9 min read
Published in Nectara·Dec 16, 2021Psychedelic integration 101 — Part 1This series is an overview of psychedelic integration for those curious about psychedelics or people wanting to prepare for their next journey. We hope you find it helpful. Get the Psychedelic Integration 101 guide for free on Nectara. Integration is a diverse topic with many perspectives on what it is…Psychedelics5 min read
Published in Nectara·Dec 12, 2021A personal share on purpose, leadership, and culture in a psychedelic startupThis article was an email sent as part of our monthly Nectara team community updates. A series of personal emails intuitively written with a simple intention: sharing and connecting. Sign up at www.nectara.co to join our community of people dedicated to the psychedelic wellness path.🌼 In the startup world, there’s…Psychedelics6 min read
Published in Nectara·Sep 7, 2021Psychedelics and the continuous chase for healingIn the proper set and setting, psychedelics can hold transformative power for helping us live better lives. Over the last years, I’ve been privileged to experience some of the most potent psychedelics in the world in both therapeutic and shamanic settings. It wasn’t always easy, but in the end, they’ve…Psychedelics5 min read
Published in Canadian Psychedelic Association·Apr 1, 2021Ethical considerations for psychedelic businessesThe Canadian Psychedelic Association recently started a conversation around business ethics in the psychedelic industry. This was the perspective Pascal Tremblay, a CPA board member, offered as an invitation to spark conversations and ideas around the topic. The CPA is hosting a roundtable on business ethics on May 19th to…Psychedelics8 min read
