This piece does not seek to promote self-experimentation but rather to acknowledge that the human drive for self-exploration through altered states has been, and will always be, a fundamental part of our story. Instead of shrouding these practices in stigma, we should aim to cultivate a culture of intention and understanding—one that values education, prioritizes safety, and respects the choices individuals make in pursuit of connection and healing.

Stephanie Karzon Abrams is the epitome of “get you a girl who can do both”… hard science and the arts, of course. As the founder of a music label and a psychedelic-centric research consultancy, she just wants to help people find deeper connection to themselves and others.

We talked to Steph about how psychedelics can foster intimacy in relationships, what kind of music is working best in psychedelic therapy, and why all plant medicine brands should run studies on their products.

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