Psychedelic Medicine & Wellness Film Series - Fantastic Fungi

Join us for the next installment of our 5-part Psychedelic Medicine & Wellness Film Series as we gather for a special screening of Fantastic Fungi, the visually stunning documentary by Louie Schwartzberg. Through breathtaking time-lapse cinematography and insights from leading voices in mycology, the film explores the hidden world beneath our feet—revealing how fungi and mycelial networks support healing, ecological regeneration, and the interconnectedness of all life.

Following the film, we are honored to welcome a special guest speaker from our local Hawaiʻi community who will share insights on mushroom cultivation in Hawaiʻi, including the unique environmental conditions of the islands, sustainable growing practices, and the role fungi can play in wellness, education, and community resilience.

This evening will offer space to explore:

• the science and wonder of fungi
• the relationship between mushrooms, healing, and ecosystem health
• cultivation practices in Hawaiʻi’s unique climate
• the growing conversation around fungi in wellness and consciousness work

The night will close with an interactive community discussion and Q&A, inviting curiosity, learning, and connection.

Following the film, we will hold a facilitated discussion that bridges lived experience and professional insight. We are honored to welcome a local Hawaiʻi cultivator who will share his first-hand experience with mushroom cultivation in Hawaiʻi and the deeper personal relationship this work has created in his life.

Through his lived experience, he will speak about the unique process of cultivating mushrooms in Hawaiʻi’s environment, the responsibility and respect involved in working with these medicines, and how this practice has deepened his connection to nature, community, and personal wellness. His story highlights how cultivation can become more than a practice—it can become a relationship rooted in mindfulness, stewardship, and healing.

Together, we will explore:

• mushroom cultivation in Hawaiʻi’s unique climate
• sustainable and intentional growing practices
• the relationship between fungi, wellness, and ecosystem health
• how working with nature can deepen connection to self and others
• the growing conversation around mushrooms in healing and consciousness work

The evening will close with an interactive community discussion and Q&A, creating space for curiosity, reflection, and meaningful connection.

We will also hear from a small panel of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapists who have supported individuals before and after psychedelic medicine experiences.

The evening will close with an open Q&A, offering space for thoughtful questions, reflections, and curiosities. This is an opportunity to engage directly with:

• A cultivator with lived experience
• Psychedelic-informed clinicians
• Medical professionals involved in integration support

All questions are welcome, with an emphasis on respect, safety, and informed inquiry.

• Mental health professionals and healthcare providers
• Students and trainees in psychology, nursing, or social work
• Community members interested in psychedelic medicine through a grounded, ethical, and trauma-informed lens

• This event is educational and exploratory, not a medical recommendation.
• Psilocybin remains illegal in many jurisdictions
• No substances will be present or discussed in terms of access.
• The focus is on education, harm reduction, preparation, and integration.

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This event is part of a 5-part film screening series designed to explore the evolving landscape of psychedelic medicine, mental health, trauma recovery, and human connection. Each screening features a carefully selected documentary, followed by facilitated community dialogue with clinicians, lived-experience voices, and wellness practitioners.

The series invites participants to deepen their understanding of psychedelic medicines through education, storytelling, ethics, preparation, safety, and integration—with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed and community-based care.

• Of Waves and War (COMPLETED in MARCH)
  A powerful look at trauma, embodiment, and recovery among veterans, highlighting surf therapy and nature-based healing as pathways to nervous system regulation and post-traumatic growth.
• Dosed: A Trip of a Lifetime
  A deeply personal journey following a terminal cancer diagnosis and the search for meaning, healing, and connection through psychedelic-assisted experiences.
• Fantastic Fungi
  A visually stunning exploration of the fungal kingdom, revealing the science, intelligence, and therapeutic potential of mushrooms and their role in human and planetary healing.
• A Trip of Compassion
  An intimate portrayal of MDMA-assisted therapy and its potential to support healing in cases of severe PTSD, emphasizing compassion, connection, and therapeutic containment.

• Music for Mushrooms
  A bonus immersive experience featuring East Forest’s Music for Mushrooms, exploring the profound role of music, sound, and environment in psychedelic journeys, integration, and altered states of consciousness.

Info: Set intentions, introduce facilitators, and ground in community presence.

Info: Through breathtaking cinematography and insights from leading voices in mycology, the film revealing how fungi and mycelial networks support healing, ecological regeneration, and interconnectedness of all life.

Info: After the showing we will be engaging in facilitated community dialogue with clinicians, lived-experience voices, and wellness practitioners. We have the honor to hear from a special guest speaker from our local community who will share insights on mushroom cultivation in Hawaiʻi and his wellness journey.​

Info: Gentle closure, integration prompts, and space for light networking and connection.

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