Psychedelics and Alzheimer's: What the Research Is Pointing To
A woman with advanced Alzheimer's briefly regained her voice after psilocybin, and the story went everywhere. Here's what the research on psychedelics and dementia actually shows, what's being tested now, and what families should know.
Psychedelics for PTSD: What the Research Shows, and What to Know Before You Hope
MDMA is back before the FDA, psilocybin just put most veterans in a small trial into remission, and ibogaine is getting federal funding. Here's an honest look at what psychedelics may offer people with PTSD, and what to watch out for.
2C-B: A Chemical Love Story, Its Risks, and What It Can Offer Intimacy
Sasha Shulgin created it, Ann Shulgin brought it into the therapy room, and a German company once sold it as an aphrodisiac. Here's the story of 2C-B, why people seek it for intimacy, and what to know about its risks.
Is Psychedelic Integration Coaching Worth It? What It Is, What a Session Looks Like, and Who It's For
You had an experience that changed something, and you're wondering whether working with an integration coach is worth the time and money. Here's an honest answer, including who shouldn't hire me.
Still Going Out at 45? Psychedelic Integration for Williamsburg and Greenpoint
You've done the festivals, the warehouse parties, maybe a ceremony upstate. Now you're 40-something, the comedowns last longer, and you're wondering what it all added up to. Let's talk like adults.
Psychedelics and Parenting: Integration Support for Park Slope Parents
You can be a devoted parent and still be curious about psychedelics, or still processing an experience you had. Here's an honest, practical look at integration and family safety for parents in Park Slope and Carroll Gardens.
Psychedelic Integration in Bed-Stuy, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill
Had a psychedelic experience you're still making sense of? Integration support from a coach who lives in the neighborhood, for people in Bed-Stuy, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill.
How to Prepare for Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy
Considering psilocybin-assisted therapy? A grounded guide to intentions, medical screening, choosing a provider, and planning for integration.
Ibogaine: The Promise, the Risks, and the Road to Clinical Care
Ibogaine may be one of the most powerful tools we have for addiction and trauma, and one of the riskiest. With clinical trials on the way, here's an honest look at the promise, the heart risks, and the science working to make it safer.
Psychedelic Integration in the Hamptons: Support from Montauk to Sag Harbor
Back on the East End after a retreat, a ketamine series, or an experience you can’t stop thinking about? Psychedelic integration helps you turn what you saw into real change. Here’s how I work with clients from Montauk to Sag Harbor, online or in person.
The Science of Regulating Your Nervous System: What the Vagus Nerve Actually Does
The vagus nerve researcher behind the science is skeptical of the hacks. What actually regulates your nervous system, and why it matters in psychedelic work.
Burnout Is Not a Personal Failure: What Psychedelic Therapy Can and Cannot Do
Burnout is structural, not a character flaw. What psychedelic therapy can and can’t do for burnout, and what the research shows for healthcare workers.
Psychedelic Integration in NYC: A Guide to Support After a Psychedelic Experience
Psychedelic experiences can bring powerful insights, emotional breakthroughs, and profound questions—but the journey doesn’t end when the experience is over. Psychedelic integration is the process of making sense of what emerged and applying those insights to everyday life. In this guide, we explore why integration matters, what support can look like, and how to find grounded psychedelic integration support in NYC.
The Role of Community and Connection in Psychedelic Healing
Psychedelic healing is often viewed as an individual journey, but meaningful growth rarely happens in isolation. Learn how psychedelic experiences can foster deeper friendships, emotional support, and intentional community, and why connection may be one of the most overlooked parts of healing.
Mental Health Care Is Expensive. Here Are Grounded Options That Can Actually Help
Mental health care is becoming harder to afford — but support doesn’t only come in the form of weekly therapy. Learn practical, grounded options for navigating mental health, life transitions, and emotional well-being in a changing world.
I Went to Sedona to Heal. Here's What I Learned About Consent Instead.
In March 2021, I was 35 years old, freshly out of a relationship, and coming off the biggest production job of my career. I felt empty in a way I didn't know how to name. So I flew to Sedona to work with a medicine woman — alternating San Pedro and Ayahuasca, 11 days in the desert. I thought I was going to heal. What I didn't expect was to find myself deep in a forest, in an altered state, slowly realizing I was being recruited into a cult.
Your First Time with Ayahuasca: What to Know Before You Drink
Ayahuasca isn’t something to approach casually — especially for a first experience. For many people between 30 and 55, the call to work with this medicine comes after years of therapy, personal growth, and life experience. This piece explores why people seek ayahuasca, what to consider before drinking, and why preparation, boundaries, and integration matter just as much as the ceremony itself.
Is Psychedelic Healing Safe for Teens? A Science-Backed Look for Parents Seeking Clarity
We’ve all heard it: “The brain isn’t fully developed until 25.” But what if that idea—while partially true—is preventing real healing?
If you're a parent exploring psychedelic integration for your teen, you're likely caught between hope and hesitation. This article unpacks the neuroscience behind brain development, the real risks of untreated trauma, and what current research says about healing during adolescence.
Grounded in science. Guided by compassion. Written for families who want clarity—not just caution.
What No One Tells You About Psychedelic Healing: The Gift Inside the Storm
Learn how to navigate challenging psychedelic experiences safely and turn emotional storms into powerful breakthroughs—whether you’re new to the medicine or guiding others.
What If You Did Everything “Right”… and Still Felt Like You Missed Life?
More and more, I’m sitting across from clients in their late 50s, 60s, and beyond—people who followed the rules, built stable lives, and saved diligently for retirement. And yet, they arrive with a deep, quiet ache:
"I did everything I was supposed to… why does it still feel like something’s missing?"
They're not looking for another financial plan or checklist. They're looking for meaning. Lightness. Joy. They're finally allowing themselves to feel again—before it’s too late.
At Brooklyn Balance, this late-life awakening isn't rare. It’s sacred. And it's supported through the safety, ethics, and depth of intentional psychedelic integration.
Because the second half of life doesn’t have to be a slow fade. It can be a renaissance.