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WEDNESDAY: “The Psychedelic Path to Ecological Awakening and Nature-Relatedness” with Brian Stafford
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| The District House is a benefit of District216. Come by for a portion or all of the evening, meet amazing members + guests, and interact with speakers on a variety of topics.
Topic: “The Psychedelic Path to Ecological Awakening and Nature-Relatedness”
Description: This evening, Brian Stafford will discuss the psychedelic pathway to ecological awakening and other paths to ecological awakening. He will also describe the implications of Eco-Awakening for the development of the individual and an ego- and anthropo-centric society, currently known as Western Culture.
When: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 5pm to 9pm (Speaker at 6:30pm)
Where: LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(Please only park across the street on the Office Max side of the lot.)
Members are Free to attend The District House evenings, and are prioritized when we reach capacity.
Guests Welcome to purchase $25 tickets to The District House evenings.
Note: We will be filming the speaker for the District216 Change Your Lens Series. Refreshments provided.
Speaker: Brian Stafford, Wilderness & Psychedelic Guide, Psychiatrist, Educator, Trainer |
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Speaker: Brian Stafford, Wilderness & Psychedelic Guide, Psychiatrist, Educator, Trainer
Dr. Brian Stafford is a former endowed chair of psychiatry who currently practices as a wilderness and vision fast guide, eco-therapist, retreat and psychedelic facilitator, depth psychiatrist, poet, and thought leader. He directs the Wild Mind Eco-Depth Psychotherapy Training Program at the Animas Valley Institute. He is an adjunct professor at Pacifica Graduate Institute where he teaches human development and psychopharmacology, and psychedelics, and directs the Pacifica Retreat Certificate Programs in Depth Psychology and Psychedelics: Treatment and Transformation in an Animated Cosmos. He is the author of numerous articles and chapters and is at work on his first book, Pathways to Ecological Awakening and Eco-centric Consciousness: Finding Our Way Back Home and into the Future. |
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RECAP – “Sacred Fire Ceremony with Dr. Tom Pinkson: A Night of Transformation”
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| We circled around the fire — not just as individuals, but as a community of seekers. With reverence, we listened as Tom spoke of Tatewaré, the Grandfather Fire Spirit, a sacred force in Huichol tradition that burns away what no longer serves and illuminates what is most essential.
Each person was invited to place a stick into the fire — a symbolic release of something we were ready to surrender. Old stories, limiting beliefs, grief, habits — all returned to the flame, alchemized by sacred intention.
Following this, we sat in silence for 30 minutes. No phones. No distractions. Just the fire, the night air, and the silent teachings of Tatewaré. In this stillness, many of us received visions, feelings, and insights that couldn’t be found in words.
When the silence lifted, we went back around the circle — not to speak of what we let go, but to share what we received. What are we grateful for? What did the fire whisper to our hearts? Vulnerability, courage, and truth poured out of us like water. It was beautiful. |
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JOURNAL POST – “Podcast Spotlight: Jacob Tell on TrueLife — A Digital Dionysus in the Age of Illusion”
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| In a world saturated with soundbites and spiritual bypassing, the TrueLife Podcast is a howl from the underground — a battlefield of ideas where conformity dies and consciousness is forged in fire. And on May 20, 2025, our Chief Dreamer Jacob Tell stepped into the fire with host George for an episode that’s part ritual, part rebellion, and fully unforgettable.
? Episode Title: Jacob Tell – Digital Dionysus Drenched in Roses
? Hosted by: George, creator of TrueLife
? Platform: TrueLife Podcast
“If Terence McKenna, Steve Jobs, and the DMT elves held a hackathon in a Redwood Grove during a solar eclipse… the blueprint would look a lot like what Jacob’s building.” – George |
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WED., JUN 18 – A Week Off in Santa Barbara… But not in Denver 🙂
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Psychedelic Playhouse (6/17&18 in Denver) – Off Campus Events during MAPS Conference 2025
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| ?? Imagine a consciously curated and vibrant slice of the psychedelic ecosystem–trailblazers, innovators, creatives, professionals…and you!
We’re stoked to invite you to Psychedelic Playhouse, two off-campus evenings during MAPS’ Psychedelic Science 2025.
Both nights will be filled with exploration, education, community, art, music, provisions, and magic.
Evening One: June 17, 3–9pm
Fast Pitch • Conscious Networking • Eats & Elixirs • Art • Music
https://events.humanitix.com/psychedelic-playhouse-2025-tuesday
Evening Two: June 18, 7pm–2am
Deeper Dives • Panels • Connection • Vendors • Activations • Eats & Elixirs • Art • Music • More Magic
https://events.humanitix.com/psychedelic-playhouse-2025-wednesday
?? Abundance of vibes, limited capacity
? Want to co-create with us? We’re currently seeking amazing volunteers to help bring the Psychedelic Playhouse to life. If you’re called to contribute your energy, presence, or skills, reach out to us.
Participating Organizations:
District216 – Studiodelic – Atlas Consulting – Mycroboost – Mushrooms.Buzz – WestEastern Health – Beyond Consulting – Safar – Plant Magic Cafe – Brez – Colorado Psychedelic Society – The Shulgin Foundation – Warriorside –Normalize Psychedelics – PATA – The Center for Shamanic Education and Exchange – Kanna Extract Co. – Advanced Myco – Thank You Life – Reality Sandwich – Cultivating Wisdom – Tricycle Day – Psychedelic Writers Guild |
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| AND… we are proud to be a MAPS Psychedelic Science Community Partner for #PS2025, the largest-ever psychedelic conference! Visit psychedelicscience.org for more info and use 15% off promo code DIST15 when registering for a discounted conference pass. |
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THANK YOU for Co-Creating a Beautiful Marquee Event – “Mental Wellness & Psychedelics”
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| Our Mental Wellness & Psychedelics Marquee Event was nothing short of magical—and it’s all thanks to you.
From the powerful fireside chat and panel discussions to the immersive installations, curated vendors, and vibrant community energy, the night was a true embodiment of what District216 is all about: connection, transformation, and collective healing.
Thank you for showing up with open minds and open hearts. We’re building something special—together.
? Until next time,
The District216 Team |
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| What an amazing June lineup! We have booked a fire ceremony, an interview, a conscious connections roundtable, and we’re on the road in Denver bringing our Psychedelic Playhouse to the MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference! |
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? Change Your Lens Series – Latest from the Exclusive Video Library
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| ? Interviews from The District House ?
? Discussion Panels from Marquee Events ?
Unlock full access to our Change Your Lens Series—a growing collection of in-depth interviews and thought-provoking discussion panels from The District House and our Marquee Events.
? New content every month! We add 2-3 fresh interviews & panels (each 1-2 hours long) to keep you engaged and inspired.
? Your gateway to the psychedelic community—connect with like-minded members, discover valuable resources, share ideas, and even find a guide through our Concierge Service.
? Join today! Online Membership starts at just $14.99/month. |
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| District216 is a membership driven psychedelic social club founded in Santa Barbara, CA for thinkers, creators & trailblazers. Our mission is to cultivate lively communities of psychedelics pioneers that exchange ideas, explore health innovations, author new policies, and grow the ecosystem into a thriving industry. Our longterm vision is to advance the full legalization and normalization of healthy psychedelics use in our daily lives, worldwide. |
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