Enlighten Spokane

08/13/2026

Groups in Palm Springs, CA and Pierce County, WA are considering decriminalization of certain psychedelics.

Thursday, August 6th, not the 4th. The virtual meeting will still be scheduled tomorrow at 4pm and be held by Pierce County advocates to cover questions and details about these public comment sessions. We'd love to see you there, and thank you for all your help. 100 N Howard St STE R Spokane, 99201....

08/13/2026

Psilocybin produced significant improvements in depression, in its first publicly-funded randomized controlled trial in the UK.

07/30/2026

Two separate Massachusetts bills that would establish pilot programs for psychedelic therapy have advanced.

Two Massachusetts bills that would establish separate pilot programs for psychedelic-assisted treatment advanced from committee this week and were referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. On Wednesday, the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing recommended House Bill 4200 “ought to pas...

07/23/2026

Several states are moving to let first responders use psychedelics for PTSD.

“When you are in the fire service, or any first responder industry, or especially in the military, stuff builds up over time, and what happens is you see so many things that the crazy stuff starts to at least seem normal.” By Amanda Watford, Stateline More states this year have looked beyond tra...

07/16/2026

Minnesota is on the verge of expanding access to psychedelic therapy.

With so much promising research and support for psychedelic medicines, we should view what passed this session as a planning phase for action in 2027.

07/16/2026

In its Q2 psychedelic policy briefing, MAPS highlights momentum across three states and at the federal level.

2026 Second Quarter — Policy & Advocacy Wrap Up Policy & Advocacy Updates This quarter marked an exciting period of growth and progress for MAPS’ Policy & Advocacy team. Through strategic partnerships, innovative research, coalition building, and legislative engagement, we continued to build mom...

07/13/2026

Get your tickets now!

Magic Lantern Theatre, Spokane, WA
Saturday, September 26 • 6 PM - 8:30 PM

The Next Chapter Documentary Screening:

An intimate documentary following adults over 55 as they turn to psychedelic-assisted therapy to meet depression, anxiety, grief, and the unfinished work of a lifetime — and to discover whether it is ever too late to begin again. Through intimate, story-driven portraits, the film looks beyond the science to the human experience of healing later in life.

-Mental health and aging in the second half of life
-Grief, loss, and long-unresolved inner pain
-Psychedelic-assisted therapy as a path of healing
-Reflection, integration, and the possibility of beginning again

More than a film, this special evening brings together a remarkable cross-section of mental health, research, healthcare, advocacy, wellness, and media communities for an important conversation about healing, hope, and the future of psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Post-Film Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A:

Following the screening, attendees will hear directly from voices in the field and community during a live panel discussion and audience Q&A.

An intimate documentary following adults over 55 as they turn to psychedelic-assisted therapy to meet depression, anxiety, and grief.

07/08/2026

Portland city councilors introduced legislation to ease enforcement of psychedelic offenses and shift resources toward harm reduction.

Progressive Portland councilors propose easing enforcement of low-level psychedelic offenses, creating an expert commission and shifting resources to harm reduction.

06/21/2026

🍄‍🟫 Documentary Film Screening in Spokane - The Next Chapter: Psychedelics, Healing, and the Second Half of Life 🍄‍🟫

Hello Psychedelic Community,

Mark your calendars! I am happy to share a documentary film screening to be held on Sept 26th, from 5-9 pm (to allow community time before/after), at the Magic Lantern Theatre in Spokane. The seating capacity is approximately 100. The film is 37 minutes long. There will be a panel discussion after the film concludes.

Watch the teaser here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1O2XaFBpsM

As for ticket cost, the hope is that a gratitude tier for pricing will be offered to allow individuals to select what they feel comfortable with, somewhere between $15-30.

Film at a Glance:
An intimate documentary following adults over 55 as they turn to psychedelic-assisted therapy to meet depression, anxiety, grief, and the unfinished work of a lifetime — and to discover whether it is ever too late to begin again. Through intimate, story-driven portraits, the film looks beyond the science to the human experience of healing later in life.

I recently had a call with Kelly McGinty and Kendra Branch (see Kendra's bio, attached; Kelly's is below). They are the Co-Founders of Trip Hōm (https://triphom.com/). This org, as a collective, is the executive producer of the film. Kelly is also a co-author of the book, Mycelopause. Both are wonderful humans, and I would love for you to meet them during this event.

Kelly's bio:
Kelly McGinty, FNP, is a nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience in emergency medicine, trained at Gonzaga University and board-certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Witnessing the mental health toll of the pandemic, she expanded her work beyond conventional care to include holistic and psychedelic-assisted approaches. Trained through the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), Kelly integrates Western medicine with functional health, nature-based practices, Reiki, and plant medicine to support the healing of mind, body, and spirit.

I hope to see you at the screening!