TONIGHT: “Surviving Chronic Pain Through Psychedelic Therapy” with Paul Forster
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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: “Surviving Chronic Pain Through Psychedelic Therapy”
Description: A long and beautiful life opened by psychedelics led Paul to gurus, God, volunteering in India and Guatemala and so many other amazing planes. But NOTHING has opened him like being in chronic pain, and he swore when he got out that he would share his experience and help others. We will start the evening with an interactive element before the interview.
When: Wednesday, May 28, 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: Paul Forster, Teacher, Author, Artist, Yogi, Tribal Elder |
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SPEAKER BIO
Speaker: Paul Forster, Teacher, Author, Artist, Yogi, Tribal Elder
Entered this plane 1960, marched against Vietnam War and brother being drafted. 1970s opened mind at UCSC with psychedelics. Great Peace March across USA 1986, took a year. Life of teaching in public schools– raising consciousness in very unconscious institutions–now art, writing, poetry, 35 Solstice floats, I write for Independent sometimes, volunteered in India and Guatemala, yoga, TRIBAL ELDER who just had mind and heart blown open by months of CHRONIC PAIN and the voyage through the healing community. |
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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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JOURNAL POST – “Chief Dreamer Jacob Tell joins Pecha Kucha Night Santa Barbara”
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| Originating in Japan, PechaKucha (Japanese for “chit-chat”) is a storytelling format that’s as challenging as it is captivating. Each speaker gets exactly 20 slides, shown for 20 seconds each, and the slides advance automatically. That’s 6 minutes and 40 seconds to deliver a compelling narrative — no more, no less.
The format forces presenters to distill their ideas down to their most essential, visual, and emotionally resonant core. It’s fast-paced, energetic, and beautifully concise — which is why it’s caught on in over 1,200 cities around the world.
Our very own Jacob Tell, Chief Dreamer of District216, took the stage second and delivered a powerful, visually rich presentation titled “Normalizing Psychedelics with Conscious Community.”
In just under seven minutes, Jacob explored the cultural stigma around psychedelics, his own awakening through music and community, and how District216 is forging a new kind of social club — one rooted in connection, healing, and transformation. With stunning imagery and a deeply personal story arc, Jacob’s talk resonated strongly with the crowd. Several attendees shared that it was their first time hearing psychedelics talked about with such clarity, intention, and heart. |
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WED., JUN 4 – “Interactive Workshop: Sacred Fire Ceremony” with Dr. Tom Pinkson, PH.D.
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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.
Workshop: “Interactive Workshop: Sacred Fire Ceremony”
Description: We gather around the sacred fire using shamanic ritual to attune our minds to the wisdom teachings of Tatewaré – Grandfather Fire Spirit, and to hear a reading from Dr. Tom Pinkson’s latest book, “Psychedelic Shaman: Wisdom Warrior Path to Transformation.”
When: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 5pm to 9pm (Workshop 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 this event.
Dress Code: We will be sitting outside around a fire which will be chilly, so please dress in warm layers.
Note: We will NOT be filming this event. Refreshments provided.
Facilitator: Dr. Tom Pinkson, PH.D., Transpersonal Psychologist & Ceremonial Leader |
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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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Psychedelic Playhouse (Denver) – Off Campus Evenings 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
https://collections.humanitix.com/psychedelic-playhouse
? 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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| We are quite excited for our May lineup! We will feature 2 roundtables, 1 interview, roundtable and 1 interactive workshop, and our Mental Wellness & Psychedelics MARQUEE EVENT! |
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? Change Your Lens Series – Latest from the Exclusive Video Library
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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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