 Supporting our First Responders
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| Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating fires in Los Angeles. We stand with the victims, their families, and the brave first responders who continue to risk their lives to protect our communities.
We know the toll of this work goes beyond the physical—many first responders face significant trauma and mental health challenges. At District216, we are committed to raising awareness of the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy as a path to healing PTSD and trauma for those who give so much for us.
Together, we can create a future where every first responder has access to the care and support they need.
If you’d like to find support resources for first responders, visit First Responder Support Network (FRSN.org). We also encourage you to explore the Fireside Project (firesideproject.org), a free support line offering compassionate, peer-to-peer support for those navigating challenging experiences, including trauma. |
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WEDNESDAY: “Myth and Microdose: Archetypal Journeys to Explore Your Mind” with Dr. Kathy Gruver
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| Topic: “Myth and Microdose: Archetypal Journeys to Explore Your Mind”
Description: This interactive adventure involved microdosing (optional) and guided visualizations to tap into common myths and archetypes that help to review things in our subconscious mind. Symbols are ancient and powerful and help us to understand more of what is happening in our waking world. These meditations will help you tap into what is happening below the conscious mind to provide clarity, evolution and expanded view of self. Kathy is a certified hypnotherapist with years of experience with visualization, myth and archetype. Join us for the fun and exciting adventure into your subconscious mind.
When: Wednesday, January 15th, 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 (discounted from $50) to The District House evenings.
Note: We will be filming the speaker(s) for the District216 Change Your Lens Series. Refreshments provided. |
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SPEAKER BIO
Dr. Kathy Gruver, Speaker, Author, Coach
Dr. Kathy Gruver is an award-winning author, certified hypnotherapist, professional speaker, ACC certified coach and psychedelic coach with over 30 years of experience in mind/body medicine and human behavior. Kathy has captivated hundreds of audiences on four continents, three cruise ships and a handful of islands. It’s been her true honor to have delivered two TEDx talks.
Kathy has written eight books which have garnered 12 awards, hosted a TV series based on her first book, developed a stress reduction program for the US military, and cohosts the Fire and Earth Podcast. She has penned countless articles and appears regularly as a guest on radio, TV and in print media. She recently appeared on the Dr. Phil Show. She has earned her PhD in natural health and has studied mind-body medicine at the famed Benson Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Harvard. For fun and stress relief Kathy does flying trapeze, aerial silks and plays Dungeons and Dragons. |
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RECAP: Psychedelics for Chronic Pain: A Game-Changer with Kevin & Bob
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| When Bob and Kevin asked, “How many of you suffer from chronic pain?” and “How many of you know someone who does?” more than half the hands in the room shot up—an emotional reminder of just how pervasive and debilitating these conditions can be. Chronic pain isn’t just a statistic; it’s a lived reality for so many of us.
Bob and Kevin delved into the promising use of psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, and DMT in moderate doses—not microdoses and not macrodoses—to mitigate severe conditions like cluster headaches, which are often called “suicide headaches” due to their excruciating intensity. They shared insights into the Mechanisms of Action that these substances are believed to activate in the brain, explaining how they help break pain cycles, improve neuroplasticity, and reduce inflammation. |
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WED., JAN 22 – “From Lifestyle Concierge to Psychedelic Concierge, Tales From the Road” with Nico and Susan Simon, Co-Founders Journey?M
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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: “From Lifestyle Concierge to Psychedelic Concierge. Tales From the Road.”
Description: Nico & Susan Simon have spent the last 18 months on the road in their RV vetting over 90 guides for their Psychedelic Concierge service. In this interview, they talk about how their unique experience as Concierges informed them how to vet their guides, what they’ve learned around what makes a great and safe psychedelic practitioner and the importance of a good match between a seeker and a guide.
When: Wednesday, January 22nd, 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 (discounted from $50) to The District House evenings.
Note: We will be filming the speaker(s) for the District216 Change Your Lens Series. Refreshments provided.
Speaker: Nico and Susan Simon, Co-Founders Journey?M |
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District216 at Psychedelic Science 2025
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| Join District216 and MAPS from June 16-20 for Psychedelic Science 2025 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver featuring educational stages, an immersive expo hall, and creative and experiential activities in Deep Space.
We are proud to be a 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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SAVE THE DATES: THREE 2025 MARQUEE EVENTS!
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| We’re thrilled to announce the dates for our next three Marquee Events in 2025—each diving deep into powerful themes at the intersection of psychedelics and transformation. Mark your calendars now:
? Saturday, March 1, 2025 – Sexual Healing & Psychedelics
? Saturday, May 17, 2025 – Mental Wellness & Psychedelics
? Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Death & Psychedelics
Are you a brand looking to make an impact? Sponsorship packages are now available for all three events. Don’t miss the chance to align with these groundbreaking conversations! |
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Stay tuned for an EPIC January lineup… In fact, were booked all the way through April 2025!
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“CHANGE YOUR LENS SERIES” Video Library
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1. RECENT INTERVIEWS FROM
THE DISTRICT HOUSE
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2. DISCUSSION PANELS FROM
MARQUEE EVENTS
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| All of our membership tiers (including the $14.99/mo Online Membership) include full access to all of our resources including a VIDEO LIBRARY of our Change Your Lens Series interviews from evenings at The District House, and discussion panels from our Marquee Events.
We post an average of 2-3 new interviews & discussion panels each month. Each interview & panel is on average 1-2 hours in duration.
Come explore our content, find resources, connect directly with other members, share your ideas, find a psychedelic guide with our concierge service, and extend this community globally! |
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