Stories of Healing

Natural psychedelic medicines are a breakthrough tool for healing. Veterans, first responders, patients with end-of-life anxiety, and others are sharing their stories.

Most of the 51 cancer patients in a Johns Hopkins study saw their depression and anxiety decrease after their psilocybin experience. Kerry Pappas was one of those patients.
Marine Corps veteran Juliana Mercer shares her story of transformation and the healing power of psychedelic therapy.
Bill, a retired army captain, sought deeper connection with his loved ones after a childhood that left him feeling disconnected. He was among the first clients to receive psilocybin therapy in Oregon’s voter-approved program enacted in 2020.
Daniel Carcillo was a pro hockey player and 2-time Stanley Cup winner. His life changed when he was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome and traumatic brain injury (TBI). In this interview he discusses his healing journey with psilocybin.
KC, a social worker who has dealt with depression all her life, stemming from an abusive childhood, sought out psilocybin therapy after many attempts at other modalities. Her experience at a service center in had a powerful and positive impact.
Joe McKay, a retired FDNY firefighter discusses his traumatic experiences during the 9/11 attacks, suffering from psychological and physical pain, and how natural psychedelic medicine saved his life.

Massachusetts residents are voicing their support for Question 4 and sharing their stories of healing in front of the state legislature, at city council meetings, and at town halls across the state.

Navy officer veteran and native of Wakefield, Massachusetts Emily Oneschuk testifies to the Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions of Massachusetts on March 26, 2024.
Massachusetts police lieutenant and psychotherapist Sarko Gergerian testifies to the Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions of Massachusetts on March 26, 2024.
Veterans’ mental health advocate and Brookline resident Rebecca Slater testifies to the Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions of Massachusetts on March 26, 2024.
OCD patient, caregiver, and Cambridge resident Graham Moore speaks to the Somerville City Council in support of a resolution supporting Question 4 introduced by Councilor Willie Burnley, Jr.
Army officer and combat veteran CJ LoConte from Duxbury, Massachusetts discusses his experience with mental illness and healing with psilocybin as part of a virtual town hall held on July 16, 2024.
Veteran spouse and caregiver Jamie Morey, the founder and leader of Parents for Plant Medicine testifies in front of the Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions of Massachusetts on March 26, 2024.
Caregiver, trained psychedelic facilitator, and Massachusetts resident Jenny Chen Robertson testifies to the Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions of Massachusetts on March 26, 2024.
Veteran spouse Allison Wilson, founder of the Hope Project, presents on psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans as part of a virtual town hall held on July 16, 2024.
Former Army Ranger and combat veteran Jesse Gould, founder of Heroic Hearts Project, shares his story and how he’s helped over 1,000 veterans access psychedelic healing.

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