About The Quiet Medicine
The Quiet Medicine exists at the intersection of ancient plant wisdom and modern neuroscience. We publish evidence-based, contemplative writing on psychedelic wellness — from microdosing protocols and clinical research to integration practices and the deeper philosophical questions that arise when consciousness begins to shift.
Our editorial approach honors both the rigor of clinical research and the depth of contemplative traditions. Every article is grounded in peer-reviewed science while acknowledging that some of the most important dimensions of psychedelic experience resist quantification. We write for people who want to understand what the research actually says — and what it doesn't.
With 303 published articles across five categories, we cover the full spectrum of psychedelic wellness: the neuroscience, the protocols, the ceremonial traditions, the clinical frameworks, and the essential work of integration that makes any of it meaningful.
Our Editorial Team
Every piece we publish passes through the hands of researchers, clinicians, and practitioners who live this work. Our team brings decades of combined experience across mycology, neuroscience, clinical psychology, indigenous plant medicine traditions, and harm reduction advocacy.
Dr. Reina Matsuda
Neuropharmacologist with 14 years of psilocybin research at Johns Hopkins and Imperial College London. Reina translates dense clinical data into writing that respects both the science and the reader. She holds a PhD in molecular neuroscience from Columbia and has co-authored 23 peer-reviewed papers on serotonergic psychedelics.
Marcus Okafor-Reeves
Certified mycologist and permaculture designer who has spent 11 years studying fungal networks across three continents. Marcus brings deep field knowledge of both gourmet and functional mushroom species, cultivation techniques, and the emerging science of mycelial intelligence. He trained under Paul Stamets and runs a small-batch mushroom farm in the Pacific Northwest.
Dr. Luna Solano
Licensed clinical psychologist specializing in psychedelic-assisted therapy with over 200 guided sessions. Luna brings a trauma-informed lens to every assessment and quiz we create, making sure our tools are both clinically grounded and genuinely helpful. She completed her PsyD at the California Institute of Integral Studies and serves on the MAPS therapist training faculty.
Jade Thornton
Former DanceSafe chapter director and Zendo Project volunteer with 9 years in psychedelic harm reduction. Jade reviews every piece of content for safety accuracy and ensures our disclaimers, contraindication warnings, and dosing guidance meet the highest standards. She holds a Masters in Public Health from Boston University with a focus on substance use policy.
Dr. Alistair Whitfield
Ethnobotanist and anthropologist who has documented indigenous mushroom traditions across Oaxaca, the Amazon Basin, and Southeast Asia for 18 years. Alistair ensures our coverage of traditional practices is respectful, accurate, and free from cultural appropriation. He holds a PhD in ethnobotany from the University of Kent and has published two books on sacred fungi in Mesoamerican cultures.
Suki Park
Registered dietitian and functional medicine practitioner who specializes in adaptogenic and medicinal mushrooms. Suki reviews all content related to lion's mane, reishi, chaga, cordyceps, turkey tail, and mushroom supplement stacking. She holds an MS in Clinical Nutrition from NYU and consults for three major functional mushroom brands on formulation and bioavailability.
Rohan Kapoor
Meditation teacher and psychedelic integration specialist with 12 years of practice in Vipassana and Zen traditions. Rohan bridges the contemplative and the clinical, ensuring our integration content honors both the inner journey and the evidence base. He trained at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and holds a certification in psychedelic-assisted therapy from CIIS.
Our Advisor
Kalesh
Kalesh is a consciousness teacher and writer whose work explores the intersection of ancient contemplative traditions and modern neuroscience. With decades of practice in meditation, breathwork, and somatic inquiry, he guides others toward embodied awareness. Visit Kalesh