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Justina Svitraite

Justina Svitraite

How psilocybin rewires brain patterns for healing

Neuroscience research on psychedelic neuroplasticity and integration. What happens when mushrooms teach your brain to break its own rules? In the sterile corridors of Johns Hopkins and Imperial College London, scientists are essentially watching brains have controlled meltdowns—and it's the most beautiful thing they've ever

Micro mycology. Mushroom cultivation for nomads and minimalists.

Mushrooms are cool, but what to do if I live in a van? I'm excited to share a practical guide for those of you who, like me, live a nomadic or minimalist lifestyle but still want to explore home mushrooms cultivation. We'll be focusing on growing,

MDMA's role in emotional processing and memory healing.

Unlocking the Unconscious: How MDMA Can Trigger Deep Memory Downloads and Emotional Insights After a Night Out It was midday, after a long night out. My friend and I were sitting on the sofa, still buzzing from the night before, no sleep in sight. We were deep in conversation, feeling

EEG research on brainwave changes during psychedelic states.

Mapping the Mind: Neuroscience of altered consciousness Hello everyone, and welcome back! A warm welcome to new readers, and a heartfelt hello to those who’ve been journeying with me for a while. Today’s topic—psychedelics, neuroscience, and their role in personal evolution—is one that’s especially close

Lion's mane, Reishi, Cordyceps: Evidence-based benefits of functional mushrooms for wellness and brain health.

Unlocking the Secrets of Nature’s Pharmacy Mushrooms, those peculiar umbrella-shaped growths we often see sprouting in forests, have fascinated humans for millennia. Beyond their culinary delights and fairy-tale aesthetics, certain species of mushrooms offer unique health benefits. Welcome to the world of functional mushrooms! Today, I dive deep into

Couples Sound Healing: Vibration Therapy for Psychedelic Integration and better relationships.

There’s something quietly magical that happens when two people drop into a shared moment of presence. No words, no agenda—just a shared field of vibration. In couples sound therapy, that moment becomes a doorway. Whether you come in feeling close or a little disconnected, the sound becomes a

Sound Frequency Healing: Vibration Medicine for Nervous System Reset

💡“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.” — Nikola Tesla We live in a world of noise—but not all sound is noise. Some vibrations move through us like medicine. Reciently, I’ve been immersing myself in the world of

Reflections On Feeling at Home While Always Moving

This morning, while lying in bed and listening to the rain, I practiced a short meditation from Osho. The guidance was simple but profound: Lie down or sit comfortably in the dark. Recall a simple, joyful memory from your past. Let it unfold through your senses—sound, scent, texture, light.

Nature and meditation as a tools to self discovery

Chasing stars, testing limits, and learning lessons the meditation cushion never taught me. The Call of the Mountains I didn’t know a mountain could call you — not with words, but with a feeling. In Dharamkot, staring up at the snow-covered peaks of Himachal Pradesh, I felt it immediately. I

Motor Development & Resilience: Somatic Roots and dance as a medicine

Have you ever noticed how some people move through the world with ease—physically, emotionally, and even relationally—while others seem tense, hesitant, or disconnected? A big part of this has to do with early motor development and how it shapes not just our bodies, but also our ability to