Netflix and psychedelic documentaries

We think it is a good thing that more and more attention is being paid to the medicinal or therapeutic use of hallucinogenic drugs such as psychedelics. The group of psychedelic drugs is seen as a medicine against most psychological and psychosomatic disorders and that is why we would like all honest information to be available to everyone. Netflix has been busy releasing documentaries in this area in recent years.

There are now a lot of documentaries/films about psychedelics and their effects on Netflix. There is now quite a lot of information available about magic mushrooms containing psilocybin and the well-known LSD. To a lesser extent, ayahuasca, MDMA and mescaline are also discussed. We have a documentary on the list for every psychedelic.

8: Magic Medicine

Magic medicine is based on relatively old research and is therefore fairly low on the list. However, we do see this research as a starting signal for more research into psilocybin and depression and that is why this production deserves a mention in this list.

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7: The Goop Lab

We are not fans of Goop Lab itself, but during episode 1 we do see something interesting. During episode 1 of season 1 of Goop Lab with Gwyneth Paltrow we see part of a magic mushroom healing. Even though every ceremony looks different and we are not a fan of the ceremony shown, the episode does indicate the healing powers of psilocybin (magic mushrooms) during a therapeutic setting.

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6: The Sunshine Makers

The Sunshine Makers is about the psychedelic LSD. It is not so much about the healing powers of LSD, but more about the history of LSD and the counter-movement in the 1960s.

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5: The Last Shaman

Prevent depression and suicide by doing an ayahuasca ceremony with a lot of preparation in the jungle. Ayahuasca is not legal in the Netherlands, but it can be compared to a high dose of psilocybin (truffles). This film is a great example of how psychedelics can save lives.

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4: Have A Good Trip

Although several psychedelic stories are told by (semi-) celebrities, this documentary is mainly about LSD and psilocybin containing mushrooms. LSD predominates. It is not so much an educational documentary, although the ending of the film had an educational value. This documentary is mainly intended to be entertaining and this one is.

watch here Have A Good Trip on Netflix

3: The Mind Explained

Season One Episode 5 explains how psychedelics work. If you have more time, feel free to watch seasons 1 and 2 in their entirety to learn more about your own brain.

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2: How To Change Your Mind

How To Change Your Mind is based on the book by Michael Pollan. The book describes a number of different psychedelic substances well and is detailed in them. Each episode focuses on a different psychedelic and covers LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and mescaline. Because of its completeness, this documentary is number 2 on this list.

Watch How To Change Your Mind on Netflix here

1: Fantastic Fungi

Fantastic Fungi is mainly about the medicinal effect of mushrooms and other fungi. Furthermore, it is also a lot about the psilocybin containing mushrooms of which you can have a psychedelic / mystical experience. We think this documentary best explains the power of the mushrooms and it is also beautifully filmed. Watch the Fantastic Fungi trailer here to get an idea of the different topics.

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Also fun to watch on Netflix

There are also other films and documentaries on Netflix with a good message. We give a nice suggestion below.

My Octopus Teacher

A film that we would like to share with everyone, even if you are not going to do a psychedelic session, is the documentary 'My Octopus Teacher'. What messages can you take from this film that may be useful in psychedelic therapy?

watch here My Octopus Teacher on Netflix

Want to embark on a psychedelic session?

With trip therapy we offer short programs that conclude with a psychedelic session. If you are curious about the structure of these processes, you can view the approach via the following link.

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Starting a journey

With us, the processes start with the intake form. After completing the intake, a first advice will be sent to you by email containing the recommended trip and dosage. The email also contains an explanation of what the approach will be and how an appointment can be made for the psychedelic session.

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