My 5-MeO-DMT Retreat (No Toads Harmed!)
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December 7 2022
In June of 2022, I took a trip down to Tandava Retreats in Tepoztlan, Mexico to work with the psychedelic medicine 5-MeO-DMT. Here I share a bit about the medicine itself, my experience and integration period, as well as why I recommend finding a safe and reputable center like Tandava
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