The Journey to Cultivating Psilocybe Neoxalapensis

Mycoanalytics in Action: The Journey to building a Community Mycology Lab

Stig Mycelia is a self taught cultivator and lifelong student of psychoactive fungi. He has a primary focus in the exploration, cultivation, and relationship building with “exotic” psychoactive fungi. It is his mission in life to cultivate a relationship with any and every psychoactive fungi he comes across while maintaining a low tech approach that is hands on and personal to develop accessible approaches to working with otherwise “difficult” fungi. He is an educator and advocate for the fungi often overlooked by the broader and mainstream psychedelic culture, having direct experience in the cultivation of several distinct species across multiple genera and many localities and lineages from across the globe. His approach and philosophy of life is one rooted in nature and the natural world, of connection and relationships, and to the pursuit of happiness. 

Mycoanalytics in Action: The Journey to building a Community Mycology Lab

I’ve lived all over my hometown of Minneapolis, and happy to orbit back to my childhood home on the Northside to advocate for the lifestyle that has supported my path of self discovery. My journey of psychedelic activism was ignited through free-range experimentation starting in 2014. This independent study led me to an academic exploration of Psychology, Environmental Sustainability Studies, and AFRO Studies at the University of Minnesota. My time as Vice President of the Association of Black Psychology Students and Mental Health Advocate for adults with severe and persistent mental health matters, aided my search for improving Western healthcare systems. As an experiential learner, I enjoy exploring the diverse range of truths in this world. I’m always learning, integrating, and evolving with the help of my plant medicine friends. These teachings motivate my passion for sparking introspective conversation and organizing spaces such as Big Psych. 

DecriMN Dialogues: Psychedelics in the MN Landscape

Jessica is a neuroscientist and psychedelic researcher that has been exploring the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for over 10 years. She has lead several psychedelic research studies at the University of Minnesota aiming to understand how psychedelics like ayahuasca and psilocybin may help with post-traumatic stress and depression, mechanisms for how psilocybin changes the human brain, and survey studies about the unique perspectives of marginalized groups often excluded or not represented in psychedelic clinical trials. She is also the founder and Executive Director of the Psychedelic Society of Minnesota, the Innovation Alchemist at Big Psych, co-founder of the DecriMN Coalition that recently advised Mayor Frey on the Executive Order to deprioritize entheogenic plants and fungi in Minneapolis, and was recently appointed by Governor Walz and elected to serve as Chairperson on the Psychedelic Medicine Task Force in Minnesota.

The Clinical Journey: Navigating the MN Psychedelic Therapy Landscape

My name is Bryan Ebert, and I am a pre-licensed therapist pursuing my LPCC. I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler Graduate School. I draw upon a variety of approaches to therapy, wellness, and personal development. I have received training in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy from Polaris Insight Center. I have also completed the Phase 1 Brainspotting training, and have found this modality to be a powerful tool for healing. My current focus for continuing education is participating in a multi-year intensive psychedelic therapy training with the Grof Legacy Project.

Community Meal Stewards

Human Animals: Our Life in the Woods

Mama. herbalist. geographer. climber. stick and poke tattooer. amateur astrologer. rambler. doula. earthling. wild woman. let’s talk if you want to know more 🙂 I currently reside near Viroqua, WI in the beautiful driftless region, a.k.a. the mountains of Wisconsin. My spirit is one that yearns for adventure, that loves companionship, and whose deepest wish is for all the lovely people I love to come together in one large party and celebrate all our wonderful selves. Being a bit of a party girl at heart, in the background of my life, there is passion for the fun and healing that the psychedelic medicines offer. Through my journey as a pregnant mother wanting to integrate mushroom medicines into my continued development as a parent, I connected with Stig and Jade, and Big Psych. As I prepared for birth, I prepared myself for the greatest psychedelic journey I could embark upon. Now, as a birth worker, I prepare mothers I work with for that journey too. Life is a trip. Plants are our friends. Mushrooms are our guides.

Indigenous Experiences and Perspectives with Plant Medicines and Psychedelics

Tegan Carr is a researcher, healer, nature lover, and the Founder and Executive Director of The Medicine Objective, Inc. Her work lives at the intersection of healing justice, decolonized research, and community health – grounded in her ancestral lineages, which include enslaved West Africans, the Seminole people of Florida, and white Europeans from Germany, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Tegan is deeply committed to medicine sovereignty, collective liberation, decolonization, and a belief that ancestral memory and relational way of being can guide us all back to right relationship with all life.

“With ceremony in one hand and data in the other,” she bridges ancestral knowledge with institutional systems, designing projects that restore relationship to land, body, and community. Whether facilitating BIPOC healing spaces at psychedelic science conferences or shaping evaluation frameworks rooted in community self-determination, she moves with the understanding that liberation is both a personal and collective process and that healing, too, must be by design.

Indigenous Experiences and Perspectives with Plant Medicines and Psychedelics

Bobby Eagle, otherwise known as Ogimaa Giniw, is an enrolled member of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and an active community member dedicated to promoting health and wellness to his people. He is currently employed by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe as a Cultural Advisor in the Health and Human Services field. Additionally, he supports and advises families and personnel of Family Healing to Wellness Court, and has acquired an AlcoholDrug & Counseling license through Umicad. He was born, raised, and resides on the Mille Lacs Lake Indian Reservation. He attended Wahpeton and Flandreau Indian Boarding Schools and Central Lakes Community College His personal goals are to maintain his sobriety, practice Anishinaabe izhitwaawin (way of life), and encourage his children to reach their full potential. His hobbies include listening to audiobooks, learning Anishinaabemowin and traditional ways of harvesting, living our cultural way of life like
dancing and singing at powwows and ceremonies, and spending time with his children. One quirky thing about him is that he loves to laugh and enjoys good Indian humor.

Indigenous Experiences and Perspectives with Plant Medicines and Psychedelics

Briana Matrious is an enrolled member of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and an active community member dedicated to healing and wellness. She serves as a Healing Justice Coordinator at NDN Collective and a Tribal Community Facilitator with the University of Minnesota Extension. Briana’s work focuses on helping people from diverse backgrounds understand the deep connections between historical and intergenerational trauma. A passionate advocate for mental health, Briana explores the role of trauma, psychedelics, and plant medicines in healing, with a focus on well-being for the mind, body, and spirit. In December of 2024, Briana finished the psychedelics-assisted therapy program at Naropa University, reinforcing her commitment to holistic healing. Beyond her professional roles, she chairs the boxing division for the Mille Lacs Band Department of Athletic Regulation and enjoys traveling and loving her two cats: Janet and little Lois.

Indigenous Experiences and Perspectives with Plant Medicines and Psychedelics

Susan Beaulieu (She/Her), is Anishinaabe and an enrolled member of the Red Lake Nation. Susan has worked directly with Indigenous communities for over 17 years in a variety of capacities including project development, training and facilitation. Her primary focus for the last 7 years has been helping communities, organizations, and individuals understand the impacts of unresolved individual, ancestral and collective trauma, and to develop strategies to support healing. Susan is the Healing Justice Director at NDN Collective. Susan is passionate about creating opportunities and encouraging processes for reconnecting to the mind, body, heart and spirit to support wellbeing. Susan was a 2016 Bush Leadership Fellow, is an ACE Interface Master Trainer, and a certified Mind- Body Medicine Facilitator. She has a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Minnesota.

Indigenous Experiences and Perspectives with Plant Medicines and Psychedelics

Donovan Sather indizinikaaz, Mikinaakoons idash igo,
Makwa gaye Migizi nindoodem
Miskaagamiwizaga’iganing indoojiba,
Niwiianokiyan Project Manager
Niminwendam Omaa noongoom

My name is Donovan Sather, my spirit name is Little Snapping Turtle. My clans are Bear and Eagle. I am from Red Lake and work as a Project Manager. I received my Indian name when I was just 10 years old, during a time when I was told to help the turtles cross the road. At 13, I returned to my wah’ahn and asked, “Is this all I am to do—help turtles cross the road?” He replied, “Well, my boy, it is like this: you will
be a helper.” This insightful exchange planted the seed of service within me. Today, I serve as a Project Manager, focusing on developing continuum of care models in the addiction and homelessness sectors. My journey into the realm of psychedelics and alternative healing through
natural plant medicine began just over a year ago. I view this as a significant opportunity to assist our community in healing from depression, anxiety, PTSD, historical trauma, and addiction.Through my work, I strive to honor the essence of being a helper, continually seeking to make a positive impact on the lives of those around me.

Hyphae & Hope: What I learned from cultivating mushrooms in Liberia

Mycoanalytics in Action: The Journey to building a Community Mycology Lab

Born and raised in the vibrant state of Florida, my journey into the world of mushrooms began at a young age, deeply rooted in the rich cultural traditions of my Haitian and Mexican heritage. From childhood, mushrooms were not just a culinary ingredient but an integral part of our lives, cherished for their well-being properties. As a teenager, I found myself drawn to the mystical allure of Psilocybin Cubensis, commonly known as magic mushrooms. In the vast cow pastures of Florida, I learned to identify and harvest these sacred fungi, igniting a profound connection to nature and self-discovery. Though initially consumed recreationally, I soon recognized the profound power of these mushrooms and tapped in on a transformative journey of introspection and personal growth.

Fortune smiled upon me when I encountered a mentor who guided me in mushroom cultivation and instilled in me the importance of sustainable practices. Under their tutelage, I honed my skills and deepened my understanding of fungi, recognizing their potential to not only nourish the body but also the mind and soul.

In exchange for this invaluable knowledge, I made a solemn vow to my mentor: to share my expertise and empower others to cultivate their own mushrooms, fostering a community of self-sufficiency and holistic living. Today, as a proud advocate of mushroom culture and tradition, I continue to honor this commitment, spreading the wisdom of sustainable cultivation and the transformative power of fungi to all who seek it. My journey from Florida native to mushroom connoisseur is a testament to the profound impact of nature’s wonders on our lives and the boundless possibilities that await those who dare to explore them.

From Cuttings to Canopy: The Art of Cannabis Propagation

Clemon earned his PhD at the University of Minnesota where he studied cannabinoid and terpene genetics in cannabis. Clemon has a M.S. from University of MN in Plant Breeding and Molecular Genetics. Clemon is also CEO of Doctor Dabs which is MN based hemp companies that specialize in hemp derived edible manufacturing, co-owner of A & D Genetics a company that breeds, produces and wholesales cannabis seeds as well as the CSO for Uniflora Holistics which is a company that owns Retro Bakery and Love is an Ingredient.

Mycoanalytics in Action: The Journey to building a Community Mycology Lab

Since 2015, I have been passionate about the art and science of mushroom cultivation. My journey began as an enthusiastic hobbyist, which soon evolved into a professional pursuit when I joined a commercial gourmet farm in Minnesota. There, I honed my skills and deepened my understanding of various cultivation techniques.

In 2020, I began sharing my knowledge online by assisting and teaching aspiring growers how to successfully cultivate mushrooms. My commitment to education has enabled me to connect with a diverse community of mushroom enthusiasts, from novices to seasoned cultivators.

In 2024, I expanded my expertise by consulting for gourmet operations in California, where I helped scale their production and optimize their processes. My goal is to make mushroom cultivation accessible and enjoyable for everyone while promoting sustainable practices. I am excited to continue fostering a love for mushrooms and empowering others through education and support in this incredible field.

If you’re ready to dive into the world of mushrooms, let’s grow together!

Northern Lights, Northern Roots: Honoring Ancestry & Navigating Cultural Identity

I am a Minnesota Native living in the St. Croix River Valley with my Wife and 2 teenage children. We are stewards of Waking Nomad, a community centered around living authentically and coming to life. We often host group sessions that include forms of Kundalini, yoga, Qi Gong, and breathwork paired with an active Sound Meditation component where we work with live overtone producing instruments to massage the psyche and help bring up material and insights that need to be digested and integrated.

I enjoy nature and simplicity. I’m a life-long musician. Philosophy of Consciousness is fascinating. And I’m a student of the Mystery. I look forward to connecting with you.

Northern Lights, Northern Roots: Honoring Ancestry & Navigating Cultural Identity

Thomasina is a certified yoga instructor through the Yoga Center of Minneapolis and holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Women studies through the University of MN Duluth. She is trained and well practiced in sound meditation and integrates this healing modality and others into her large group and individual wellness sessions. Her work history and passion has and continues to focus on mental wellness and personal development. She is a firm believer that with the right tools we can all awaken the healer within.

Thomasina lives with her husband Bob and their two teenagers in the beautiful river town of Marine on St. Croix. Their interests as a family are traveling/adventure, Sunday morning crepes and engaging authentically with life.

Thomasina and Bob are the founders of a wellness community called Waking Nomad. This community is focused on personal development and whole body wellness. We utilize a variety of modalities including plant allies, sound meditation, yoga, breathwork, wellness/adventure retreats and community connection.

Who Owns the Medicine? Psychedelics at the Crossroads of Empire and Earth

Cailean Dakota MacColl is from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band in SK, Canada. They are a 2-Spirit MS4 at the University of Minnesota Medical School and a 2026 MD Candidate with special focus in Arts & Humanities. Dakota is an aspiring gender affirming dermatologist who strives to serve Indian Country and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. She received a BS in Biology with a minor in Chemistry, and a BA in Comparative Literature with special focus on film analysis from the University of Oregon. Dakota’s past research has included film analysis and ethnobotany, and current research areas include Indigenous medical ethics, medical education, dermatologic disparities in Indigiqueer and 2S communities, and addictions medicine. They are also passionate about coalescing aspects of traditional healing, ceremony, and western medicine. Dakota’s professional interests include adult education, sexual health and wellness, gender affirming care, harm reduction, healing informed care, and traditional plant medicine use. 

Northern Lights, Northern Roots: Honoring Ancestry & Navigating Cultural Identity

After becoming one of the first 100 registered aromatherapists in the US in 2001, Mary Jo has been honing her skills as an olfactory artist. She worked as an esthetician and make-up artist for feature film and print advertising for over 15 years. Now she is combining those talents with her passion for scent, plants, and nature. Her botanical fragrance company, Tenth Muse, is the culmination of her life’s experience with the olfactory, observations of how people and plants interact, and the desire to continually experience and create connections.

Every place, every person, and every experience has its own scent. It is something you can feel, not just smell. It is there reminding us, inspiring us, nurturing us, and bringing us back to the present. Mary Jo thinks this should be celebrated and enjoyed to the fullest. Her 100% natural fragrances are made using only essential oils, including rare and precious, tinctures crafted by her, and organic wheat alcohol. Good intentions, gratitude, imagination, and love are ever-present.

Safe Paths to Presence, Clarity, and Connection: Microdosing Mushrooms, LSD, 5-MeO-DMT, Kava, Ketamine, and more

I’m a Minneapolis native whose world blends art, music, and spirituality. My true passion is delving into the depths of human consciousness and progressing on the path to enlightenment. 

I have a wide range of passions and activities that fuel me. I love to travel and learn from Mother Nature; listening to her is one of our greatest teachers.

I founded and create art at Leviticus Tattoo, where I believe that tattooing can imbue energy and intent into the body, much like a blessing changes the structure of water.

I am also a music fanatic and own Minneapolis Hi-Fi, a store specializing in high-end audio gear. I see music reproduction as a portal into higher consciousness, where sound and frequency can lead us to new depths of awareness.

I am deeply interested in various healing modalities, combining them while channeling source energy into my practice. I thrive on collaborating with other healers to help bring people back into harmony using all of the most effective methods I have learned.  I’ve studied both traditional practices and plant medicine-based methods.

Though there are many routes to an enlightened path, we can each choose how we approach this sacred journey. As I continue my own journey, I find great value in teaching and learning from others and sharing ways we can deepen our own paths. My mission is to gently guide others to their paths, so they can reach their truest and highest potential.

Rooted in the City: Urban Gardening & Community Wisdom

Greta was born outside of Nerstrand, MN on 42 acres. She grew up surrounded by community-supported agriculture, among free-range chickens, as well as dogs, cats, and dairy cattle. After attending several charter schools, she earned her BA is Psychology from Gustavus Adolphus College. Greta worked briefly in food service & catering in the Twin Cities before setting off to explore the world, living out of her backpack.

Her travels took her to Europe, through South America, and across much of the United States, where she gathered experiences working on farms and in communes. In 2019, together with her partner Andrew, she rented a home in North Minneapolis, where she began to work in community gardens, hosting free events, and experimenting with urban communal food production.

In 2021, Greta and her partner Andrew started Sovereign Starts Seedling Company as a means to raise funds in support of community gardens, and to serve as a hub of networking and collaboration for food-sharing spaces across the city. Through this work she has put on more than 40 educational and celebratory events, grown and distributed hundreds of pounds of produce, and collaborated with many communal garden spaces and nonprofits dedicated to addressing food injustice in North Minneapolis.

Rooted in the City: Urban Gardening & Community Wisdom

Andrew was raised in suburban Minnesota, in a home full of music, art, and technology. He attended Gustavus Adolphus College, where he graduated with a BA in English. After attending William Mitchell College of Law, and a brief stint working at the Wright County Public Defender’s Office, he changed course to pursue a minimalist lifestyle of backpacking and supporting himself through music. Moving through Europe, and across the United States, Andrew encountered a wide variety of communes, subsistence communities, nomadic gatherings, and practitioners of alternative lifestyles. 

After settling in Minneapolis, Andrew and his partner Greta started working in community gardens and 5 years ago they founded Sovereign Starts Seedling Co. Inspired by a strong interest in leftover seedlings they had grown, the two started selling seedlings to support the cost of running community gardens. Fast forward five years and Sovereign Starts now works closely with numerous gardens, in several neighborhoods across North Minneapolis, including Folwell, McKinley, Old Highland and others. 

The mission is to contribute to the growing world of urban community farming, and by doing so, experiment in novel forms of interaction in the modern urban setting. Namely: gathering around the process of shared food production in radically inclusive settings, free from commerce.

Rooted in the City: Urban Gardening & Community Wisdom

Translating the Language of the Cosmos: A Live Astrological Reading

Sunmi Banjo-Arebojie, also known as Conscious Creatrix, is a multidisciplinary artist, professional astrologer, and eternal student of the esoteric arts and sciences. With a deep reverence for ancient wisdom traditions, Sunmi has committed her life to the study and practice of astrology, tarot, ritual magick, and other metaphysical disciplines. She believes that these ancient systems hold the keys to unlocking untapped human potential and insight into our human experience on Earth.

Rooted in both intuitive knowing, rigorous study, and hands on research, Sunmi’s approach blends the mystical with the practical. As a practicing astrologer, she guides individuals through self-inquiry, helping them integrate planetary influences into everyday life in a grounded, empowering way. Her work emphasizes sovereignty, self-awareness, and celestial alignment, inviting clients to step into their roles as conscious co-creators of their reality.

Currently, Sunmi is pursuing professional certification through the National Council for Geocosmic Research – Professional Astrologers’ Alliance (NCGR-PAA), as well as specialized training in AstroCartoGraphy to deepen her ability to support clients with location-based astrology. Her dedication to continued education underscores her belief that the esoteric path is a lifelong journey of learning and self-discovery.

In addition to her one-on-one client work, Sunmi serves as the President of the Minnesota chapter of the NCGR, where she fosters a growing community of astrology enthusiasts and practitioners. In this role, she curates educational events, workshops, and lectures, aiming to demystify astrology and support others in developing their own astrological fluency.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Sunmi is a creative spirit with a passion for artistic expression and the natural world. Whether she’s painting in her studio, tending to her garden, exploring motherhood, or diving into a new hobby, she approaches life with curiosity, wonder, and devotion.

Rooted in the City: Urban Gardening & Community Wisdom

Urban Garden Growing: Growing Fresh Food with Hydroponics & Microgreen Systems

Brownson Arebojie also known as “Farmer B” is a dedicated urban agriculture specialist with over five years of hands-on experience in sustainable horticulture. His journey spans growing food in diverse environments—from farms and community gardens to backyard plots—empowering others to grow their own flowers, fruits, and vegetables. He specializes in hydroponics, aquaponics, container gardening, microgreens, and pollinator integration, including beekeeping. Brownson teaches individuals how to start and maintain gardens in any setting, providing guidance on seed selection, planting, pest management, harvesting, and food preservation through canning, dehydrating, and more.

Brownson serves as the Food Sovereignty Strategist for GROWS (Growing Resilience on the West Side), a grassroots collective committed to increasing access to high-quality produce in underserved communities. He also works as the Interpretive Garden Exhibit Coordinator at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, where he collaborates with cultural Co-Creators to design culturally rich gardens representing Hmong, Somali, Nigerian, and other cultural traditions.

In his role as Urban Farm Manager & Mentor with the University of Minnesota’s Urban Agriculture Initiative, Brownson leads a team of high school students while stewarding gardens in North Minneapolis. All produce grown is donated to local residents and food shelves, reinforcing his commitment to food justice and youth mentorship.

For three years, Brownson has also serves as Operations Manager at Karamu Communal Garden, in partnership with The Black Storytellers Alliance. There, he launched a youth gardening program funded by the 2023 Urban Agriculture Grant.

Brownson’s work bridges agriculture, education, and cultural preservation. His holistic approach—grounded in community, sustainability, and sovereignty—continues to inspire others to connect deeply with the food they grow and foster earth stewardship.

Earth’s Palette: Natural Plant Dyes & Eco Printing

Brooke is a natural dyer, seamstress, and nurse with studies in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Through her company Sown of the Earth, she creates garments using plant dyes and natural fibers—honoring the earth & all of creation.

Rooted in the Islamic tradition, her work is made in & of devotion—each piece a prayer, a return to what is natural, and a remembrance of the sacred. She hand-dyes and sews every garment using materials sourced directly from the earth, down to the thread.

Brooke believes the closer we come to the natural world, the closer we come to Truth. She invites others to explore how wearing & connecting with what is of the earth can guide us along our journey. 

Northern Lights, Northern Roots: Honoring Ancestry & Navigating Cultural Identity

Melly Weidendorf is a seer from Norse and Druidic lineage. She teaches the importance of understanding cultural connection as a tool to combat white supremacy, and rebuilding ancestral connections to develop resiliency in mental health spaces, using divination, time travel, and ancestral journeying. She is a hula hoop enthusiast and loves clown shoes. 

Northern Lights, Northern Roots: Honoring Ancestry & Navigating Cultural Identity

Jill Pape Lemke is a psychic medium, meditation teacher, shamanic practitioner, and past life regression therapist living in Green Bay, WI. Using her clairvoyance, she has helped channel guided journeys for the purpose of opening pathways to self healing and deepening awareness of our souls intentions. She has an active practice where she teaches, leads retreats, coaches and assists others in seeing and using their own unique gifts as well as continuing her own self development, most recently with the scandinavian shamanic traditions. Jill is also a singer and lends her voice to two podcast whenever she can. Her favorite thing about her practice is her study of the magic of runes. 

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Northern Lights, Northern Roots: Honoring Ancestry & Navigating Cultural Identity

Skye Coleman is a bridge between many worlds, a connector of people. She is of Celtic and Norse ancestry, a mother, negotiator, and advocate. She serves on a foundation board that provides resources  and healing for children who are victims of sexual abuse. After multiple life transitions and a solid dark night of the soul, she has reconnected with the importance of innerwork, and is a student of her ancestral Norse traditions. Skye is a lover of astrology and a practicing rune magician. Her favorite runes are Ass and hagal. She has 3 cats, 2 daughters,  and howls at the moon every chance she gets. 

Rooted in the City: Urban Gardening & Community Wisdom

The Black Radish is an urban farm and CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) in the heart of South Minneapolis. We work with and within the local community to convert ornamental lawns or unused private spaces into lush, food producing gardens. We then plant, maintain and harvest these spaces giving the homeowner a share of weekly produce and collecting the rest. Essentially we trade produce and maintenance for land and water use.  We grow a handful of specialty crops for the occasional Pop-up Market and local restaurant sales while our main focus of production is a wide range of vegetables for a 50 member weekly CSA.  Once a week during the growing season we set up a small shop/produce stand where CSA members are invited to pack their own bags giving them the opportunity to take only what they need for the week. Any weekly excess (and there is always a lot) is donated to the Sanneh Foundation’s weekly food distribution program at Corcoran Park. 

What began as an experiment with 10 CSA members and one converted yard has turned into a full blown mission to provide healthy, hyper-local food using environmentally sound practices to an ever growing number of people.  We strongly believe there needs to be both “micro” and “macro” solutions to how we produce food toward a shared vision of community and planetary health. Additionally we produce a weekly instagram story and/or reel about what we are learning and doing with content ranging from farm updates to informative comics and instructional drawings to step-by-step gardening how-to’s.

The Clinical Journey: Navigating the MN Psychedelic Therapy Landscape

Ian McLoone, MPS, LPCC, LADC is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor who has been working with people who have a problematic relationship with substances for his entire career. Ian is a Co-Founder and CEO at Expanse, a Minnesota mental health clinic in the Twin Cities offering progressive psychiatry, long-term psychotherapy, and psychedelic services that are eligible for in-network reimbursement. He’s passionate about making psychedelic therapy accessible to anyone who needs it – not just those who can afford it – and believes clinically- based, above-ground psychedelic medicine can play a vital role in expanding healing to more people and
communities.

In addition to his clinical work, Ian is a community faculty member and has taught courses at the University of Minnesota and Metropolitan State University, including Applied Psychopharmacology, person-centered practices, and harm reduction for clinical counselors.

The Clinical Journey: Navigating the MN Psychedelic Therapy Landscape

Sarah Fox is a licensed therapist and clinical supervisor who provides long-term psychodynamic and attachment-focused psychotherapy, Brainspotting and other somatic modalities, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy at Expanse. She is also a published poet, a trained labor and delivery doula, and educator who taught poetry and creative writing for many years before becoming a therapist. She has a 30+ year history
of personal practice with psychedelics and plant medicines, which has informed her creative process, her pathway to becoming a therapist, and her system of belief around individual, interpersonal, and collective healing. Sarah offers an abolitional, liberatory, and harm-reduction lens to her work with clients and to her own healing, and a decolonizing orientation to her engagement of the clinical space.

Mycoanalytics in Action: The Journey to building a Community Mycology Lab

Millicent Kasal is a multi-disciplinary leader, farmer, and apiarist whose work bridges technology, land stewardship, and community healing. As the owner of Mama’s Honey Haus LLC, she cultivates a life deeply rooted in beekeeping, regenerative agriculture, and the transformative power of fungi and ancestral plant traditions.  Millicent is currently contributing her expertise to the creation of a community-focused mushroom laboratory—an emerging initiative dedicated to education, exploration, and empowerment through functional and gourmet mushrooms.  Millicent brings to this work a deep passion for both beekeeping and mycology, recognizing the powerful role these organisms play in our ecosystems and our collective well-being. 

Millicent holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics and a Master of Business Administration. With extensive experience in information technology, she brings a rare blend of analytical thinking and earth-based wisdom to co-create spaces where innovation and ancestral knowledge coexist.

As a farmer and apiarist, Millicent honors the cycles of nature and the interconnectedness of all living systems. She is passionate about helping communities reclaim their relationship with land, food, and healing traditions. Through Mama’s Honey Haus, she offers education and products that promote wellness, sustainability, and spiritual nourishment.

Through her work with the emerging mycology lab, Millicent is helping to build a future where land, learning, and liberation are deeply intertwined—and where every community has access to tools for wellness, empowerment, and transformation.

Planting What We Can’t Yet See

Chef Lachelle Cunningham is a culinary changemaker, food justice advocate, and community healerworking at the intersection of culture, wellness, and entrepreneurship. She is the founder of the Healthy Roots Institute, owner of City Food Studio in George Floyd Square, and Executive Director of Frogtown Farm. Through culturally grounded food education and holistic business development, Cunningham
empowers individuals to nourish themselves and build sustainable, community-rooted food enterprises. A 2024 Bush Fellow, JRJLA Fellow, and Board Chair of the Neighborhood Development Center, she is transforming the food system from the ground up—centered on people, rooted in culture, and driven by the belief that everyone deserves access to abundance.

Beyond the Veil – Consciousness and Consequence

Moudou Baqui is a recognized as a thought leader in Psychedelics. As the spokes person of the Detroit Psychedelic Society and founder of Per Ankh sanctuary (An Entheogenic church in Detroit, Michigan). Also serving as a National Board member of Decriminalize Nature, Moudou
has helped organize decrim efforts in over 3 U.S. cities including his hometown Detroit Mich. Hes been a co-organizer of the Detroit Psychedelic conference 7th year. As a understudy of Kilindi Iyi, Moudou has traveled through the the U.S. Europe Africa and the islands teaching studying traditional approaches to sacred plant medicine. He has been a return speaker at Breaking convention. Working with The University of Miami he served as a research partner in several psychedelic research projects in Black and Brown communities. There first published results presented in 2021(Focusing on Black and Brown psychedelic users and relative morbidity rates related to COVID). He has been featured in Double Blind mag, Psychedelia (the mindfulness issue), Hyphae leaks amongst other publications.