Navigating Menopause: Psychedelics and Women’s Health

Menopause is a complex life transition that influences physiology, emotions, energy, identity, and relationships. Hormonal fluctuations, particularly the decline in estrogen and progesterone levels, can play a role in mental health struggles that are associated with perimenopause. Around the world, women are exploring new frameworks for navigating this stage with greater clarity and support, as many experience limited relief from current treatments. 

Scientific interest in psilocybin has expanded significantly, including explorations into how psychedelics may influence facets of wellbeing that often impact women during this stage of life. In fact, psilocybin has even been shown to reduce menopause-related inflammation that can increase risks for autoimmune and cardiovascular conditions [1].  

This webinar brings together researchers, facilitators, and women with lived experience to explore what we currently know, what remains uncertain, and how holistic practices incorporating psilocybin can support this stage of life.

What We’ll Explore

• Menopause as a multidimensional transition: A brief look at the physical, emotional, and social factors that shape this stage of life 
• What current studies involving psilocybin suggest about perspective, mood, connection, and neuroplasticity
• How psychedelics and psilocybin experiences may relate to and help the emotional and physical shifts of menopause
• Insights from women who have attended legal, psilocybin retreats and how it has impacted their life

[1] Vargas MV et al. Science. 2023;379(6633):700-6.