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APRIL PRIDE

Stories of women, wisdom, and the plants that have always been on our side.

By April Pride

From SetSet to April Pride: The Stories of Women, Plants, and Wisdom

Washington just made news for women in midlife. So did I. Here's what I've been building toward — and the older story I can't stop thinking about.

Jun 5•April Pride

Why & How to Start Microdosing: The Gentle Revolution

Listen now | Episode 114 of the SetSet podcast

Dec 12, 2025•April Pride

Doctor on Psychedelics for Eating Disorders at this Thursday's Salon

Psychedelic Salon | Thursday, April 2nd | 730pmPT | Town Hall Seattle

Mar 30•April Pride

On Ozempic and Mushrooms: What Midlife Women Need to Know About GLP-1s, Psychedelics & Cannabis

The intersection of GLP-1 drugs, psilocybin, and cannabis is real, understudied, and disproportionately affecting women

Apr 15•April Pride

The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Ethics of Plant Medicine

As the psychedelic renaissance accelerates, demand for plant medicine like peyote raises questions about psychedelic tourism, Indigenous traditions, and…

Mar 16•April Pride

Q: Do Hormones Change How Psychedelics Work in My Body?

Hormones likely change how psychedelics work in women's bodies. Here's what science knows, what it doesn't, and what to do right now.

Jun 19•April Pride

Q: How do I find a psychedelic guide?

Where psilocybin therapy is legal, what it costs, how to vet a facilitator, and why Seattle's only legal guided option is still ketamine.

Jun 12•April Pride

Q: Does the president's executive order legalize psychedelics?

What Trump's psychedelic executive order actually means for patients, insurance, and access.

May 1•April Pride

Q: Why do psychedelics bring up resolved grief?

What returns in psychedelic experiences isn’t always new grief—but what was never fully felt, and finally has space to move

Apr 1•April Pride

Q: Is "Candy Flipping"—combining MDMA and LSD—being researched for mental health benefits?

Emotional flatness in midlife—and why psychedelics aren’t the answer you think.

Mar 2•April Pride

Q: How Can Psychedelics Help With Emotional Flatness?

Emotional flatness in midlife—and why psychedelics aren’t the answer you think.

Feb 1•April Pride

Q: How do I use psychedelics to regulate my nervous system?

A systems-thinking guide to psychedelics and nervous system regulation—trauma, flexibility, integration, and choosing the right container.

Jan 2•April Pride

Q: How Do Psychedelics Unlock Creativity?

The neuroscience, practices, and experiences that link psychedelics to creativity.

Dec 1, 2025•April Pride