{"id":4108,"date":"2026-05-01T10:09:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gaiamedia.org\/english\/?p=4108"},"modified":"2026-05-01T10:09:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:09:59","slug":"goodnews-may-2026-good-to-read","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gaiamedia.org\/english\/2026\/05\/01\/goodnews-may-2026-good-to-read\/","title":{"rendered":"goodnews may 2026 \u2013 good to read"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Psychedelic Therapy. A Revolutionary Approach to Restoring Your Mental Health and Reclaiming Your Life<\/h3>\t\t\t

Will van Derveer \/ Keith Kurlander<\/strong>
\nA focus on symptom management brings little relief and leaves many patients still desperate for healing. Psychedelic therapy targets the root causes of suffering, particularly trauma, which is a critical yet often misunderstood driver of mental health struggles. Whether you\u2019re considering psychedelic therapy for yourself, supporting a loved one, or seeking professional insights as a mental health provider, this book equips you with the knowledge to find qualified practitioners, understand the process, and navigate challenging experiences with care and confidence.
\nShambala<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Carne de Dios<\/h3>\t\t\t

Homeros Aridjis<\/strong>
\nMar\u00eda Sabina, the renowned Mazatec healer, spends her days in the small town of Huautla de Jim\u00e9nez selling produce at the market and foraging under the new moon for the sacred mushrooms that grow near her home \u2013 her Holy Children, Carne de Dios, or Flesh of God. But her life changes forever when an amateur mycologist from New York, with a cameraman in tow, visits her to experience for himself the mushroom ceremony, or velada. Aridjis’ novel tells the story of the motley crew of bohemians, researchers, and holy fools, both real and imagined, who descend on the town of Huautla de Jim\u00e9nez searching for inspiration, distraction, and salvation in the sacred mushrooms.
\nThe University of Arizona Press<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Mother Vine: How I Healed my Heart with Ayahuasca\u00a0<\/h3>\t\t\t

Shannon Nering<\/strong>
\nWhat if your greatest teachers weren\u2019t shamans in the jungle but the people you eat breakfast with every morning? In the crucible of motherhood, Shannon\u2019s two sons and husband become unlikely teachers, reflecting her forgotten pieces with unrelenting love and occasional ferocity. Their struggles crack her open in ways no self-help book ever could. When deep-seated heartache has her seeking transformation, an invitation to drink ayahuasca becomes a lifeline. Guided by ancient wisdom and insatiable curiosity, Shannon begins the journey of remembering who she truly was\u2014and still is.
\nShe Writes Press<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Adverse Effects and Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic Medicines. Guide to the Risks and Rewards of Using Psychedelics in Therapy<\/h3>\t\t\t

Dr. Richard Louis Miller<\/strong>
\nDrawing on the latest research, interviews with practitioners, and case studies, the podcast host and clinical psychologist, one of our most measured and encouraging elders, considers physiological effects like nausea, altered heart rate, and blood pressure changes, along with mental effects such as anxiety, reality distortion, and mood disorders often associated with a bad trip. He also includes an extensive, in-depth Psychedelic Clinical Profiles guide to the 13 most commonly used psychedelic substances, detailing their chemical composition, safety considerations, and legal status.
\nPark Street Press<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Double Blind Guide to Psychedelics. A Roadmap to Tripping, Microdosing, and Beyond<\/h3>\t\t\t

Sheldon Hartman \/ Madison Margolin<\/strong>
\nSearching for meaning, searching for healing, searching for creativity. Today the community of people who use\u2014or want to use\u2014psychedelics is greater than ever before. To help newbies and experienced psychonauts alike navigate this world, the founders of DoubleBlind, leading authorities on psychedelics, created this comprehensive, inspiring, and playful guide. The wisdom gathered and shared in this book includes the larger ecosystem within which psychedelics are situated, from the widespread use of plant medicines by Indigenous communities to the ethics of the psychedelic industry.
\nArtsan<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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