đź§ Welcome to the PSOTO Blog
Insights. Science. Community. Conscious Growth.
The Psychedelic Society of the Ozarks blog is a growing collection of stories, science, updates, and reflections exploring the evolving world of psychedelics and plant medicine—right here in the heart of the Midwest.
We share articles that uplift our core mission:
- Education
- community
- advocacy
- safety
- informed practices around psychedelics
- expanded consciousness.
Whether you’re curious about the latest research in psychedelic-assisted therapy, looking for upcoming event highlights, or interested in stories from fellow community members, this is your portal to connect, learn, and grow.
✍️ Want to Contribute? We’d Love to Hear From You.
We welcome article submissions from members and non-members alike who share our vision and wish to contribute thoughtful, grounded content to our platform. All submissions should align with our mission and uphold the values of curiosity, care, scientific integrity, sacred respect, inclusion, and consent.
đź§ľ Acceptable Submission Topics May Include:
- Psychedelic science, therapy, and integration
- Reflections on community healing, ritual, or ceremony
- Personal journeys of growth and transformation
- Education around safety, set & setting, or harm reduction
- Cultural perspectives, indigenous wisdom, and sacred reciprocity
- Local and regional updates relevant to the psychedelic movement
- Mind-body practices or philosophies that complement conscious exploration
đźš« Boundaries & Guidelines: to maintain the integrity of our platform, we do not accept:
- Promotion of illegal use or unsupervised sourcing of psychedelic substances
- Medical claims that are unsupported by evidence or lack appropriate context
- Content that excludes, shames, or diminishes the experiences of others
- Unvetted advice about treatment, dosing, or facilitation practices
- Advertisements disguised as articles
📬 How to Submit Your Article
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We welcome thoughtful voices and are excited to showcase diverse perspectives within our growing community.

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