The traditional use of psychoactive plants and fungi for spiritual and shamanic rituals has occurred for thousands of years, whereas the Western scientific research of these substances has only been explored in the last 100 years, and prohibition stalled the last 50 years of this. In this talk, you will be introduced to the science...
Magic Mushrooms are leading the current psychedelic renaissance as they may unlock key questions to understand the mind, treat depression and increase wellbeing. Join Dr. Chris Timmermann, from the Centre for Psychedelic Research, as we explore the avenues of the psychedelic revolution in mental health and the pharmacology of psilocybin. Christopher Timmermann (PhD) is a...
Our planet has two lungs, one green and one blue, and both are damaged During an evening of film screenings and inspirational speakers, we will hear about how rewilding the land and sea can help to heal both. This event is brought to you by Consano Earth, a UK based Donor Advised Fund set up in...
Join us for an enlightening talk with Dr Ben Sassa The talk will draw on Ben's broad experience in research and clinical work with psychedelics over the last 15 years. From early beginnings in childhood trauma and the psychological roots of addictions, through to contemporary studies with MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for alcohol use disorder. Ben will...
Staff and customers vote with their feet. What does your business stand for? Leading local food & drink brands are responding to issues such as retaining staff, rising costs and staying true to values in times of change. We invite founders to discuss the choices and challenges that have shaped their brands. What they've learned...
Magic Mushrooms are leading the current psychedelic renaissance as they may unlock key questions to understand the mind, treat depression and increase wellbeing. Join Dr. Chris Timmermann, from the Centre for Psychedelic Research, as we explore the avenues of the psychedelic revolution in mental health and the pharmacology of psilocybin. Christopher Timmermann (PhD) is a...
Bristol Rewilding Group is back! An evening of talks about returning some fantastic species with Chantal Lyons and Harvey Tweats. Join us at the Hen and Chickens for our first proper post-pandemic evening, picking up where we left off with exciting discussions from the world of wildlife and rewilding. This time we are focussing on...
Join us for this fascinating talk by Dr Jonathan Iliff... Humans are light and dark. We are all parts good and bad. But for a small slice of the population, that balance is a harder thing to find. Psychopathy is a cocktail of narcissism, restlessness and a dearth of empathy. And when this heady drink...
Learn all about the history, chemistry & pharmacology of the classic psychedelics LSD, psilocybin, DMT and mescaline in this intriguing talk. Psychedelic drugs have a tumultuous history. Indigenous communities have used them for healing and visionary experiences for thousands of years. More recently, they were discovered by the Western society and became central to social...
Learn what creativity is, how it functions in your brain and how to improve it from neuroscientist and NHS doctor Jonathan Iliff...
You’re invited to join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the fashion industry and fashion consumption, and their impact on people, other species and the environment. Come along and share your ideas and experiences on these topics; find out more about research at the University of Bristol that is developing Sust, a digital platform aimed...
Join us for this enlightening talk about the history of psychedelics in Africa with Darren Le Baron... Fungi and plants have been used by indigenous Africans for spiritual and community development for millennia. Several communities use these sacred plants in their rites of passage, initiation ceremonies and daily ritual. There is a wealth of knowledge...
