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Can I do this? Time will tell.Please, bear with me and I truly do mean it this time! My hands are unsteady but I want to share my story. I was born June 8, 1946, in Manhattan, New York. Depending on when you are reading this, it could very well be my birthday. My 80th […]

Although I use vaporization as my primary form of cannabis consumption, with flower through an Herbalizer desktop unit and rosin in an Omegatron. I find the benefits of vaping to be multifold: richer taste, reduced respiratory irritation, activating and utilizing a wider range of cannabinoids, using precise temperatures to obtain specific effects, extended sessions with […]

Q: “It’s been weeks since my ceremony, and I’m experiencing depression, anxiety and disconnection that feels worse than before I started this work. Is this normal integration, or could the medicine have triggered something harmful?” A: I hear you. I’ve witnessed this territory before. The weeks following ceremony can sometimes feel like being suspended between worlds. […]

Remember when you’d sit around with friends pondering questions about life or contemplating some scientific curiosity? How long has it been since an abstract question was just kicked around, stimulating boisterous conversation and spirited debate amongst family or friends? It has become all too easy to reach for the phone and throw the inquiry into […]

Dear Dr. Jane, I’m a regular reader and really appreciate your advice. I’ve noticed that many people who write in are married or in long-term relationships struggling to communicate about intimacy — and your guidance on talking openly and compassionately really resonates with me. But my situation is a little different. I’m a 42-year-old woman […]

I wrote about this last December, but now that (some) cannabis has actually been rescheduled, from Schedule I to Schedule III, let’s revisit. President Biden started the ball rolling in 2022 and in 2024; the Justice Department formalized the process of moving cannabis from Schedule I to III. Last year, President Trump directed the DOJ […]

I’ve been on a love roll… Last month’s Inner Heroes message was entitled “Democracy & Love. ”                                                     A few of my earlier titles were: “Love Your Demons,” “Love Wisdoms from Heaven” and “A Few Random Love Stories.” Another one was “How to Make Love,” not the erotic kind, but the day-to-day kind of love. Let’s all […]

Strolling downtown on Brooks Street, passersby may suddenly get bombarded by a lush garden full of eye popping colors during late spring and summer. On the side of the Commons Cafe & Taproom, a tiny space is filled with many varieties of plants like Rockcress, Allum, Iris and others. The Maltese Cross in full bloom […]

Q: I’m on antidepressants and want to explore psychedelic therapy. What do I need to know about tapering off [Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors] safely, and how long should I wait? A: This is one of the most common and important questions I receive, and I’m glad you’re thinking about safety first. Before I dive in, I […]

Caring for elderly parents who are no longer able to care for themselves is an experience that few are prepared for.  Elderly people who live alone have compounding medical issues, and those suffering from dementia related cognitive decline, present a multifaceted set of concerns.  Adult children and families who are going through this experience with […]