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Paloma Lehfeldt, MD

Dr. Paloma Lehfeldt, MD, MA, is deeply committed to advancing plant medicine and advocating for the integration of psychedelics into mental health care. In her current role as Senior Director of Clinical Science and Partnerships at Vireo Health, a leading cannabis company, she focuses on driving the company’s Social Equity and Educational Development initiatives, aiming to contribute meaningfully to progressive healthcare. Dr. Lehfeldt actively engages with academia, medical and scientific associations, local agencies, and community organizations to develop innovative curricula, foster workforce pipelines, and promote initiatives for restorative justice and mental health equity. With over fifteen years of experience in research, community outreach, and education, she brings her expertise to her work with Supermind.co. Additionally, Paloma volunteers her time to support various nonprofit boards dedicated to empowering women and people of color in the field of plant medicine.

Latest Article

A Comprehensive Guide to Cannabis
A Comprehensive Guide to Cannabis

Explore our comprehensive guide to cannabis, covering everything from its effects, how cannabis interacts with psychedelics, and its benefits to usage methods and safety tips.

Written by: Author Sofie MikhaylovaSofie Mikhaylova

A Guide to Psychedelic Medicine for Veterans
A Guide to Psychedelic Medicine for Veterans

What do veterans need to know about psychedelic-assisted therapy? Our Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelic Medicine covers the legality, risks, benefits, and science of psychedelics in a way that makes it easy for service members to understand just how psychedelics may help them heal.

Written by: author David ConnellDavid Connell

How Long Do Shrooms Last? A Psilocybin Trip Timeline
How Long Do Shrooms Last? A Psilocybin Trip Timeline

Do you know how long magic mushrooms last? Learn how dosage, individual differences, and setting influence your experience, the science behind tolerance, detection times, and the art of microdosing for personal growth.

Edited by: author David ConnellDavid Connell

How to Lemon Tek Magic Mushrooms: A Citrus-Hack for Less Nausea & Faster Onset
How to Lemon Tek Magic Mushrooms: A Citrus-Hack for Less Nausea & Faster Onset

Discover Lemon Tek, a preparation of magic mushrooms and lemon juice to enhance your psilocybin experience with faster onset and less nausea. Learn step-by-step how to prepare and consume shrooms with citric acid for a potent journey

Written by: author David ConnellDavid Connell

What You Need to Know to Find a Safe Psychedelic Retreat- A Comprehensive Guide
What You Need to Know to Find a Safe Psychedelic Retreat- A Comprehensive Guide

Are you thinking about going to a psychedelic retreat? Retreats may offer big, possibly life-changing experiences, so we detail everything you need to know to choose wisely and have a successful psychedelic journey.

Written by: author David ConnellDavid Connell

2C-B Guide and Other Phenethylamines:
2C-B Guide and Other Phenethylamines:

Understanding the “Lost Family” of Psychedelics

Written by: author David ConnellDavid Connell

Safe Psychedelics Use: Harm Reduction Best Practices
Safe Psychedelics Use: Harm Reduction Best Practices

Navigate the realm of psychedelics safely with our guide on harm reduction best practices. Uncover crucial steps to mitigate risks and ensure a secure, enlightening experience.

Written by: Naomi CarrNaomi Carr

Iboga & Ibogaine
Iboga & Ibogaine

The Essential Guide to Ibogaine the Iboga Plant

Written by: Edmund MurphyEdmund Murphy

Can Psychedelics Help With Stress and Anxiety?
Can Psychedelics Help With Stress and Anxiety?

Written by: Edmund MurphyEdmund Murphy

Do Psychedelics Like LSD & Magic Mushrooms Enhance Creativity?
Do Psychedelics Like LSD & Magic Mushrooms Enhance Creativity?

Can Psychedelics Teach Us To Be More Creative?

Written by: Lauren SmithLauren Smith

A Student’s Guide to Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Navigating Challenging Experiences
A Student’s Guide to Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Navigating Challenging Experiences

College and University students are often at risk for exposure to psychedelics and other drugs. This student’s guide to psychedelic harm reduction contains everything you need to know to avoid having a negative and dangerous psychedelic experience.

Edited by: author David ConnellDavid Connell

How Psychedelics Can Help You Break Bad Habits in Three Easy Steps
How Psychedelics Can Help You Break Bad Habits in Three Easy Steps

Can psychedelics help break bad habits? New research suggests that psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin can rewire our brains and help us break bad habits and addiction. These easy steps for using psychedelics to break bad habits could help you achieve your goals.

Written by: author David ConnellDavid Connell

Can LSD Help My Anxiety? Here’s What the Science Says
Can LSD Help My Anxiety? Here’s What the Science Says

LSD for Anxiety? Could LSD be the next new treatment for generalized anxiety disorder? New studies and clinical trials indicate it has significant potential.

Edited by: author David ConnellDavid Connell

Mescaline Guide
Mescaline Guide

Understanding the Magic of Peyote and San Pedro Cacti

Written by: author David ConnellDavid Connell

Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) Vs. SSRIs: Five Key Differences You Need to Know
Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) Vs. SSRIs: Five Key Differences You Need to Know

What are the real differences between psilocybin and SSRIs? We tell you the five key differences that you need to know to be informed about your mental health.

Written by: author David ConnellDavid Connell

Are Psychedelics Addictive? Understanding Addiction and Plant Medicine
Are Psychedelics Addictive? Understanding Addiction and Plant Medicine

Are psychedelics addictive? We explain why psychedelics like, LSD, magic mushrooms, or DMT won’t get you hooked.

Written by: author David ConnellDavid Connell

5-MeO-DMT Guide
5-MeO-DMT Guide

The “God Molecule” Explained

Written by: author David ConnellDavid Connell

Psychedelic Ego Death: What is Ego Death and How Can It Help Us to Heal?
Psychedelic Ego Death: What is Ego Death and How Can It Help Us to Heal?

What is ego death? We decipher the mysteries of ego dissolution and what benefits the loss of self may have for mental health.

Written by: author David ConnellDavid Connell

2C-B, the Forgotten Psychedelic: Understanding the “Love Child” of Alexander and Ann Shulgin
2C-B, the Forgotten Psychedelic: Understanding the “Love Child” of Alexander and Ann Shulgin

2C-B is one of the most fascinating psychedelics, so why isn’t it better understood? This article explores 2C-B, the “Love Child” of Alexander and Ann Shulgin.

Written by: author David ConnellDavid Connell

Psychedelic Study – MDMA as Medicine: How Molly May Treat PTSD
Psychedelic Study – MDMA as Medicine: How Molly May Treat PTSD

Can MDMA, commonly known as molly, be a potential cure for PTSD? This study examines the therapeutic use of MDMA.

Written by: author David ConnellDavid Connell

Ayahuasca and DMT
Ayahuasca and DMT

Your Guide To The Spirit Molecule

Written by: Nick HildenNick Hilden

Written by: Sam Woolfe WriterSam Woolfe

Written by: author David ConnellDavid Connell

LSD
LSD

A Comprehensive Guide To Having A Good Trip

Written by: Nick HildenNick Hilden

Written by: Sam Woolfe WriterSam Woolfe

Written by: author David ConnellDavid Connell

Ketamine Therapy
Ketamine Therapy

A Guide To Ketamine As Medicine

Written by: Nick HildenNick Hilden

Written by: Sam Woolfe WriterSam Woolfe

Written by: author David ConnellDavid Connell

MDMA
MDMA

Your Guide On How To Use The “Love Drug” To Heal

Written by: Nick HildenNick Hilden

Written by: Sam Woolfe WriterSam Woolfe

Written by: author David ConnellDavid Connell

Psilocybin
Psilocybin

A Guide to Magic Mushrooms & Psilocybin Therapy

Written by: Nick HildenNick Hilden

Written by: Sam Woolfe WriterSam Woolfe

Written by: author David ConnellDavid Connell