Entries by John Robertson

The Graeme Carl Scale: 5 Levels of a Psychedelic Experience

The Graeme Carl Scale is a five level scale for measuring the effects of a psychedelic experience. I first came across the scale whilst doing dosing research for the New Moon psychedelic retreat project. Myself and co-founder Tuk needed a way to collect data on the strength of people’s experiences with psilocybin truffles, and we […]

Themed Psychedelic Sessions

A themed psychedelic session is an exploration of a specific theme that is chosen in advance. It is directed, guided towards, and held on that theme, rather than being completely open ended. The session is a deep dive into the chosen subject. It uses the non-ordinary states of mind that psychedelics bring to offer new perspectives on a topic.

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How Often Should You Take Psychedelics?

You can’t really put a number such as ‘x times per year or month’ and say ‘that’s the right amount’, because it totally depends on the person and their circumstances. It’s like asking ‘what’s the right dose?’. It can’t simply be answered in any meaningful way. It depends. It depends on you, your intentions, and your current circumstances. Why are you taking psychedelics? Where are you at in your journey, and where do you want to go next?