Cultivating Roots for Cultural Change
The Bay Area’s Annual Spring Conference on Plant Medicines & Psychedelic Science
March 29th and 30th, 2025
Brava Theater Center
2781 24th St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
Chacruna started producing large-scale conferences in Mexico in 2015, and then yearly spring conferences in the West Coast since 2018. Psychedelic Culture 2025 will continue our tradition of exploring cutting-edge themes that are largely absent from the mainstream psychedelic conversation, related to our main initiatives: Indigenous Reciprocity & Decolonial Dialogues, Psychedelic Justice, Protection of Sacred Plants & Cultural Traditions, and voices from the Global South. At this two day in-person conference, with 3 simultaneous tracks, Chacruna will convene comprehensive panels and experiential opportunities that will foster conversations around topics including: Indigenous voices, Indigenous reciprocity, biocultural conservation, religion and psychedelics, holding mindful ceremony, legislation reform, law and policy, racial equity and access, queering psychedelics, women in psychedelics, veteran leaders in psychedelics, disabled populations and psychedelics, perspectives from the Global South, critical reflections on psychedelic science, including psychedelic assisted therapy, sexual abuse, touch and ethics, and dialogues between neuroscience and shamanism. We will also offer a space for participation in music, dance, art circles, rapé (tobacco) ceremonies and affinity meet up groups. Chacruna’s interdisciplinary conferences are well known for bringing diverse voices together, combining intellectual vision and rigor, community, activism, heart and soul. In the midst of the so called psychedelic renaissance, it is more important than ever to promote dialogues between scientists and communities who have been truly involved with these medicines, to have knowledge about the proper ways to use and steward them. Come join us in the beautiful Brava Theater, a co-op led by women in the traditional Latin neighborhood of San Francisco, for another memorable experience!
Scholarships Available. Apply Here.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Sponsors receive recognition during the event for their support, strong presence on all of our social media channels and marketing campaigns, full display on our conference website, potentially in video recordings of the event and many other perks. All sponsorship donations are tax-deductible. For more information, write to Lorien at: [email protected]
Disclaimer: Chacruna is not endorsing sponsors regarding their mission or activities. Sponsorship does not include any decision-making influence on the content of any Chacruna event or publication, or any decision-making authority regarding Chacruna policies or actions. Every individual can and should make their own determination on the credibility or value of each sponsor and we solicit your respectful feedback regarding any concerns. The inclusion of links to other sites does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorsement of the views expressed within them. Although legal issues will be discussed at the conference neither Chacruna nor any of the speakers are providing legal advice to participants. All conference presentations and materials are educational in nature. Chacruna does not advocate any entity violate state, federal, or local laws.
For more information write at: [email protected]
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Conference Presenters
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Adam Aronovich
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Alejandra Barajas
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Aniko Z. Benedek
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Bia Labate
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Bruno Ramos Gomes
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Clancy Cavnar
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Dee Dee Goldpaugh
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Geoff Bathje
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Henrique Antunes
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Jamie Beachy
Adam Aronovich
Alejandra Barajas
Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 from 12-1:30pm PST
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Aniko Z. Benedek
Aniko is a psychedelic therapist and holds an MSW from Columbia University. She has been facilitating sound ceremonies for over 5 years and has worked with thousands of clients. She is a therapist at Silvi Integrative Health and Full Circle Therapy Collective and specializes in KAP, IFS and EMDR. She specializes in holding space for clients working in non-ordinary states and creates a safe set and setting through the use of over-tone rich instruments, the natural harmonic scale, breathwork and sound. She has trained with Polaris Insight Center for Ketamine-Assisted Therapy. Her background also includes fieldwork at MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies) and she has also worked with the PS23 and Horizons Conferences and currently works with the Psychedelics as Medicine Conference. She is the founder of Sound Ceremony (Soundceremony.com).
Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 from 12-1:30pm PST
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There is growing enthusiasm in Jewish communities about possible ancient use and modern applications of plant medicine in Jewish spiritual development. Psychedelic Judaism introduce new potential modes of healing...
Bia Labate
Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 from 12-1:30pm PST
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Bruno Ramos Gomes
Bruno Ramos Gomes is a Brazilian psychologist, with Master’s degree in Public Health at the School of Public Health-USP, and a PhD in Public Health at University of Campinas, Brazil. In his masters, he researched the use of ayahuasca in the recovery of homeless people and drug users. In his PhD, he did a 12 month qualitative follow-up of patients treating drug dependence and depression. He has been helping patients integrate ibogaine and ayahuasca in their therapeutic processes for the last 12 years. He is a member of the ICARO (Interdisciplinary Cooperation for Ayahuasca Research and Outreach)-UNICAMP and Chacruna’s Ayahuasca Community Committee.
Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 from 12-1:30pm PST
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There is growing enthusiasm in Jewish communities about possible ancient use and modern applications of plant medicine in Jewish spiritual development. Psychedelic Judaism introduce new potential modes of healing...
Clancy Cavnar
Clancy Cavnar has a doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) from John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill, CA. She currently works in private practice in San Francisco, and is Co-Founder and a member of the Board of Directors of the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines. She is also a research associate of the Interdisciplinary Group for Psychoactive Studies (NEIP). She combines an eclectic array of interests and activities as clinical psychologist, artist, and researcher. She has a master of fine arts in painting from the San Francisco Art Institute, a master’s in counseling from San Francisco State University, and she completed the Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy program at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). She is author and co-author of articles in several peer-reviewed journals and co-editor, with Beatriz Caiuby Labate, of eleven books. For more information see: http://www.drclancycavnar.com.
Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 from 12-1:30pm PST
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There is growing enthusiasm in Jewish communities about possible ancient use and modern applications of plant medicine in Jewish spiritual development. Psychedelic Judaism introduce new potential modes of healing...
Dee Dee Goldpaugh
Dee Dee Goldpaugh, LCSW (they/them/theirs) is a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, educator, and author. Dee Dee is the Clinical Director of Chrysalis Integrative Psychotherapy, a group therapy practice that focuses on delivering trauma-informed care to marginalized client populations, and is part of the Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy team at the Woodstock Therapy Center. Dee Dee has taught and presented widely on the topic of psychedelics and sexuality, trauma, gender, and spirituality having authored the first paper to appear in an academic journal describing Psychedelic Integration Psychotherapy techniques that incorporate spirituality for sexual trauma survivors, and is a frequent presenter at professional conferences and trainings. Dee Dee has also served as a Clinical Supervisor for the EMBARK approach to Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy in addition to having facilitated numerous Ketamine-Assisted Transformational retreats. They have over sixteen years of professional clinical experience and training in diverse modalities including EMDR, Internal Family System, Sex Therapy, psychodynamic, and transpersonal therapy models. Dee Dee has a passion for working with LGBTQIA+ populations and advocating for psychedelic health equity for marginalized clients. They are a member of Chacruna’s Women, Gender Diversity, and Sexual Minorities Working Group. They are the author of the forthcoming book, Feeling Good: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Heal Our Sexuality, Reclaim Pleasure, and Reconnect With Ourselves being published by Inner Traditions in 2025.
Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 from 12-1:30pm PST
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There is growing enthusiasm in Jewish communities about possible ancient use and modern applications of plant medicine in Jewish spiritual development. Psychedelic Judaism introduce new potential modes of healing...
Geoff Bathje
Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 from 12-1:30pm PST
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There is growing enthusiasm in Jewish communities about possible ancient use and modern applications of plant medicine in Jewish spiritual development. Psychedelic Judaism introduce new potential modes of healing...
Henrique Antunes
Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 from 12-1:30pm PST
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There is growing enthusiasm in Jewish communities about possible ancient use and modern applications of plant medicine in Jewish spiritual development. Psychedelic Judaism introduce new potential modes of healing...
Jamie Beachy
Jamie Beachy PhD, MDiv, is a professional chaplain, spiritual care educator, and ethics consultant with experience in palliative care, hospice, and trauma care. Jamie was a sub-investigator for MAPS Phase 3 clinical trials researching the safety and efficacy of MDMA-Assisted Therapy for the treatment of PTSD and currently serves as an MDMA-AT associate supervisor. Jamie developed degree program offerings and curricula related to psychedelic therapies as Director of Education and Co-founder of Naropa University’s Center for Psychedelic Studies. She is currently Field Scholar with Emory’ University’s Center for Psychedelics and Spirituality. Jamie sits on the Board of Directors of the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines. She lives in the mountains above Boulder with her husband Wael Garas, an integrative physician.
Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 from 12-1:30pm PST
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE
There is growing enthusiasm in Jewish communities about possible ancient use and modern applications of plant medicine in Jewish spiritual development. Psychedelic Judaism introduce new potential modes of healing...
Schedule
Saturday, March 29th, 2025
Sunday, March 30th, 2025
Standard Refund Policy:
Full refund: You can receive a full refund of your registration fee, minus a $10 administration processing fee, up to 60 days before the online conference start date.
Partial refund: For cancellations made between 59 and 7 days before the conference start date, you will receive a 50% refund of your registration fee, minus a $10 administration processing fee.
No refunds: Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations made less than 7 days before the conference start date. This is due to our final preparations and commitments made based on confirmed attendee numbers.
Force Majeure Events:
In the event of a force majeure event, such as natural disasters, travel disruptions, or government restrictions that make attending the conference impossible, we will offer a full refund of your registration fee regardless of the cancellation date. Please provide documented evidence of the force majeure event.
Transferring Registration:
You can transfer your registration to another attendee up to 7 days before the conference start date Please contact us with the name and email address of the new attendee.
No-Shows:
No refunds will be issued for registrants who do not attend the conference for any reason.
How to Request a Refund:
To request a refund, please send an email to [email protected] with your full name, registration ID, and reason for cancellation. We will process your request within 5 business days.
Important Note:
This refund policy applies to registration fees only. Additional costs such as travel and accommodation are not covered.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at Psychedelic Culture 2025!
