“After experiences of ego death and cosmic unity, abuse of alcohol or narcotics, and suicidal tendencies, are seen as tragic mistakes caused by an unrecognized spiritual craving for transcendence.” ...

Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at So Yummy and senior lifestyle editor at Hunker. Over the past 10+ years, Anna has also written for the ...

“While prior research has documented the benefits of combining LSD with psychotherapy to alleviate anxiety associated with life-threatening conditions, this groundbreaking study is the first to show ...

Self-transcendent experiences provide insight into the wider aspects of the psyche that a data-driven, materialist approach fails to value. Psychiatrist Stanislav Grof, in Psychology of the Future ...