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When the Timing Was Right
This piece was written by a former Vital Reset client who was able to access our services because of a […]
Privacy, Trust, and the Problem With Mandatory Data
When you choose to participate in a psilocybin journey in Oregon, you are not just accessing a regulated service. You […]
Challenging Experiences After a Journey
Most people feel soft and open after a psilocybin session. Some feel calm. Others feel tender or unsure. And sometimes […]
Microdosing and Harm Reduction
A lot of people who hear about psilocybin want to try microdosing, and some who come to Vital Reset for […]
The Value of a Psilocybin Experience
Most mental-health care asks you to manage symptoms. Psilocybin asks you to meet yourself. In the right setting—with careful preparation, […]
Setting, Neuroplasticity, and Why Psilocybin Works Best in the Right Environment
People often ask how psilocybin can create meaningful change after just one well-supported experience. A new study from Copenhagen takes […]
When Psilocybin Opens More Than You Expected: Study on Existential Distress and Finding Your Way
At Vital Reset, we’re often contacted by people who have had a powerful or even overwhelming psychedelic experience—sometimes months or […]
How We Talk About Psychedelics Matters (Featuring Daniel Covington)
We’ve learned something important at Vital Reset: facts alone don’t change minds—shared language and lived experience do. That’s the heartbeat […]
When a Psychedelic Experience Brings Up Old Trauma: What This New Study Reveals
If you’ve had a psychedelic experience that left you shaken, confused, or even traumatized, you’re not alone—and there’s new research […]
Psilocybin and OCD: Breaking the Cycle of Obsessions and Compulsions
If you or someone you love lives with obsessive-compulsive disorder, you know how exhausting it can be. The same thoughts […]
Church Funds Healing: Why Abuse Survivors Deserve Psilocybin Therapy in Oregon
At Vital Reset, clients often deal with childhood sexual trauma, which is often completely relieved, processed, and composted into something […]
My Book Is Out — Psilocybin in Oregon!
I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new book Psilocybin in Oregon: Real Healing for Real People. It’s now […]
When Discouragement Meets Renewal
Running a psilocybin service center is deeply rewarding—but I’ll be honest, it’s not easy. There are days when the weight […]
Oregon in Context: How the World is Watching Psilocybin Legalization
When Oregon voters passed Measure 109 in 2020, the headlines were dramatic: First state to legalize psilocybin services. What they […]
The Pain Event—how allowing ourselves to hurt can help us heal
Please enjoy this guest blog from our Licensed Facilitator, Arlo Voorhees! You can see his original post here. This morning […]
The Role of Ritual, Setting, and Culture in Psilocybin Journeys
People ask me all the time what makes the difference between a psilocybin journey that feels flat and one that […]
The Early History of Psilocybin in Oregon: How Measure 109 Became Law
A First-in-the-Nation Effort In November 2020, Oregon became the first state in the country to create a legal framework for […]
Integration Practices: Make the First Two Weeks Count
On session day, the world opens—images, insights, a felt sense that something true has arrived. Then Monday comes. Email. Family. […]
Oregon Psilocybin Legalization vs. Decriminalization, Underground, and Clinical Trials
People often hear these terms used together—but they’re not the same. Here’s a clear guide to the main models of […]
Safety, Consent, and Trust: What Holds You While You Let Go
Trust is the quiet architecture of a psilocybin day. As soon as you arrive, the space and your preparation are […]
Preparation: The Week Before (and the Morning Of)
Change begins well before your brew and drink your mushroom tea. Good preparation doesn’t make a psilocybin journey predictable—it makes […]
Psilocybin and Pain: A New Approach to Chronic Suffering
Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide. It isn’t just the physical discomfort—it often brings exhaustion, depression, anxiety, and a […]
Psilocybin and Anxiety: A Legal Path to Relief in Oregon
A Safe, Supported Way Forward Anxiety and depression can be relentless. They distort our thinking, numb our joy, and make […]
When the Journey Gets Hard: Working with Fear, Resistance, and Big Feelings
Every psilocybin journey day has a weather pattern of its own. For a while the sky is wide and the […]
Why music matters in a psilocybin journey
When ordinary thinking loosens and feeling takes the lead, sound becomes a quiet kind of guide. Many people on a […]
Introduction: Why Psilocybin, Why Oregon, Why Now
When Oregon voters approved Measure 109 in November 2020, we didn’t just pass a law. We cracked open a door […]
What Lies Beneath: Exploring the Subconscious Mind with Psilocybin
For centuries, mystics, philosophers, and psychologists have asked the same question: What shapes our thoughts, emotions, and behavior beneath the […]
Psychedelics May “Reopen” the Brain’s Window for Social Learning
If you’ve ever wished you could learn—or re-learn—healthier ways of bonding, trusting, and feeling safe with people, you’ll be interested […]
Oregon Psilocybin Service Centers: Rules Change Proposals Ignored
In April 2025, the Psilocybin Service Centers Collaborative — representing every licensed service center in the state — submitted five […]
Pioneers of Oregon Psilocybin: Our History of Collaboration
Picture a circle of people gathered around a campfire on a cool Oregon night. The firelight flickers across determined faces. […]
Psilocybin and Aging: Why More People Over 50 Are Choosing Journeys in Oregon
At Vital Reset, we often hear from people in their 50s, 60s, and 70s who are curious about psilocybin. They […]
When the Inner “Shadow” Is a Part of You
DID, IFS, and Healing with Psilocybin At Vital Reset, we occasionally meet clients whose inner landscapes are complex, surprising, and […]
The Science Behind the Reset: Neuroplasticity
If you’ve felt stuck—trapped in persistent loops of depression, anxiety, trauma, or stress—you’re not alone. These cycles are like deep […]
Barron Johnson: Business Strategy and Problem-Solving in Oregon’s Psilocybin History
The legal psilocybin industry in Oregon was built through collaboration, risk-taking, and persistence. While many people contributed to the early […]
Psilocybin and Traumatic Brain Injury: What the Science Says
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is one of the most challenging conditions in modern medicine. Millions of people live with […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Psilocybin Journeys in Oregon
At Vital Reset, we often hear the same questions from many people who are curious about psilocybin. Oregon’s program is […]
Psilocybin for Grief and Loss: A Gentle Companion on the Healing Journey
A Legal, Supported Way to Process Deep Pain in Oregon Grief isn’t something we fix—it’s something we carry. Whether you’re […]
Is Psilocybin Legal? Understanding Oregon’s Psilocybin Services Act
A First-in-the-Nation Program In November 2020, Oregon voters passed Measure 109, creating the country’s first state-regulated psilocybin services program. After […]
What Does a Psilocybin Facilitator Actually Do?
A Guide, Not a Director At Vital Reset, our clients often ask: “What does a facilitator actually do during a […]
Psilocybin for Trauma and PTSD: A Path Toward Healing
Safe, Legal Support for Deep Healing in Oregon Struggling with PTSD? You’re not alone—and you’re not hopelessly stuck. At Vital […]
Psilocybin and Depression: What Clients in Oregon Are Discovering
Depression is the number one reason people reach out to Vital Reset. For many, it feels like a heavy, unshakable […]
What to Expect on Psilocybin Journey Day at Vital Reset
For many people, the day of their psilocybin journey is filled with a mix of anticipation, curiosity, and often a […]
How Psilocybin Works in the Brain (In Simple Terms)
Psilocybin—the naturally occurring compound in certain mushrooms—has been studied for decades, but only recently has science begun to explain how […]
Is Psilocybin Right for Me? A Readiness Checklist
Choosing to work with psilocybin is not a casual decision. For many people, it represents the possibility of healing, transformation, […]
Integration After a Psilocybin Journey in Oregon
For many people, a psilocybin journey is one of the most powerful experiences of their lives. It can bring forward […]
How to Prepare for a Psilocybin Journey in Oregon
We begin by helping you prepare for your psilocybin experience. At Vital Reset, preparation isn’t an afterthought—it’s the foundation. Through […]
How Vital Reset Began: From Personal Healing to Oregon Psilocybin Service Center
When psilocybin became legal in Oregon, many people were surprised. For me, it felt […]
Other Mushroom Compounds Beyond Psilocybin
When most people think of psychedelic mushrooms, they think of psilocybin and its active form, psilocin. These are the well-studied […]
Can psilocybin change your personality? (And how your personality shapes your trip)
Most people who consider a supported psilocybin experience aren’t chasing a total makeover—they want to loosen what feels rigid, reconnect […]
How Psilocybin Works in the Brain: Insights from Joe Hennessey
Psilocybin, the active compound in certain mushrooms, has captured scientific and public attention for its ability to produce profound shifts […]
Justin Botillier and the Accounting Foundations of Oregon’s Psilocybin Industry
This article is part of our ongoing series documenting the early history of Oregon’s legal psilocybin program. While the headlines […]
How Psychedelics Unlock Neuroplasticity for Healing
At Vital Reset, many of our clients come to us feeling “stuck”—caught in loops of depression, anxiety, trauma, or old […]
Psilocybin and Alcohol Use Disorder: Johns Hopkins and NYU Studies
The fight against alcohol use disorder (AUD) has long been limited to a small set of treatment tools—medications like naltrexone […]
Group Psilocybin Therapy Offers Hope for Depression—But With Caution
A new feasibility study from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) explored a novel, group-based model of psilocybin-assisted therapy […]
Why Psilocybin Journeys Cost What They Do
At Vital Reset, we often hear a version of the same question: Why are psilocybin services so expensive?The truth is—of […]
Pre-Journey Medical and Medication Evaluations for Psilocybin Clients
Why a Pre-Journey Evaluation Can Be Important Most people can participate in a psilocybin journey without significant health risks, but […]
Failure to Launch: How to Embrace an Underwhelming Mushroom Journey
Another Great Guest Post with Facilitator Arlo Voorhees Read on Arlo’s website You’ve been planning your mushroom journey for months. […]
Psilocybin and Menopause: What Might Be Possible
Guest Blog By Libby Volgyes, Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator at Vital Reset Menopause and perimenopause bring with them a whirlwind of […]
When Teaching Becomes Trauma: PTSD and School Employees
Public school employees are exhausted—and too many are quietly suffering. The day-to-day stress of managing overcrowded classrooms, responding to student […]
Psilocybin and Diabetes: What You Need to Know Before Your Magic Mushroom Trip
Guest BlogAt Vital Reset, we regularly receive questions from people managing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who are curious […]
A Different Path: Psilocybin and Healing After Brain Injury
When news broke that on July 28, 2025, a gunman in New York City had killed four people—including an NYPD […]
Psilocybin and OCD, Autism, and Anorexia: A Path to Mental Flexibility
At Vital Reset, we’re often contacted by people whose lives are shaped by obsessive patterns—whether it’s the ruminative cycles of […]
Inside the 2025 Harvard Psychedelic Boot Camp: Oregon Update
A Legacy Reawakened: Why Harvard and Psychedelics Belong Together Harvard University’s relationship with psychedelics stretches back to the 1950s and […]
New Psilocybin Research Sheds Light on Brain Pathways Linked to Mood and Appetite
At Vital Reset, we’re always watching for research that helps us better understand how psilocybin works—and why it may be […]
Psilocybin and Traumatic Brain Injury: A New Frontier for Healing?
While teaching at Harvard Law School’s Psychedelic Bootcamp 2025, I had a conversation that opened up a new line of […]
Can Psilocybin Help Us Stay Younger? New Study Reveals Anti-Aging Potential
Psilocybin Isn’t Just for Mental Health Anymore At Vital Reset, we’re often contacted by adults over 50 seeking relief from […]
The Story Behind Vital Reset: Part 4
Our First Journey at Vital Reset – A Milestone in Oregon’s Psilocybin History At Vital Reset, the journey into non-ordinary […]
The Story Behind Vital Reset: Part 3
How We Helped Oregon’s Psilocybin Industry: Dreamers to Doers At Vital Reset, we’ve always believed that healing isn’t just personal—it’s […]
The Story Behind Vital Reset Part 2
A Psilocybin Service Center in Hood River, Oregon My depression lifted in 2020 after a big eight-gram magic mushroom journey. […]
The Story Behind Vital Reset: Part 1
Finding Light in the Dark: From Depression to Psilocybin Healing For most of my life, I lived under the heavy, […]
Aaron Arvidson: Trauma-Informed Psilocybin Facilitator
Aaron Arvidson blends science, compassion, and lived experience to support clients on their healing journey. As a licensed psilocybin facilitator […]
Henry Fields: Musician, Guide, and Psilocybin Facilitator in Oregon
Henry Fields is a licensed Oregon psilocybin facilitator, preparation and integration coach, and gifted musician who brings clarity, depth, and […]
Aaron Seymour: Gentle, Grounded Psilocybin Facilitator in Oregon
Aaron Seymour is a licensed psilocybin facilitator based in Hood River, Oregon, working exclusively through Vital Reset. With a warm, […]
Tracey Tiret: Plant Medicine Facilitator, Educator, and Healer
A Personalized Approach to Psychedelic Healing “To be a trusted witness to what clients discover about themselves is the highest […]
Esa Hall: Trauma-Informed Psilocybin Guide in Oregon
Esa Hall is a seasoned facilitator who supports people on their path of personal growth with compassion, curiosity, and care. […]
Randy Goetz: Soulful Psilocybin Facilitator in Oregon
Healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken—it’s about remembering who you are. That’s the philosophy behind Randy Goetz’s work as a […]
Arlo Voorhees, Compassionate Facilitator
Creative. Grounded. Insightful. A farm kid from the dirt roads of New England, Arlo Voorhees is not your typical psilocybin […]
Ann Chatterton: Expert Guidance for Psilocybin Safety
At Vital Reset and beyond, we often receive inquiries from clients who are curious about psilocybin but unsure how it […]
Heidi Chase: Psilocybin Facilitator and Mind-Body Coach
Heidi Chase brings something rare to Oregon’s psilocybin community: a lifetime of experience helping people reconnect with their bodies, their […]
Michael Hauty, MD – Veteran Physician & Psilocybin Facilitator
At Vital Reset, we’re proud to work with facilitators who bring not only deep training but also decades of real-world […]
Jadryn Ownbey: A Trauma-Informed Psilocybin Facilitator in Oregon
At Vital Reset, we’re proud to work alongside facilitators who bring not just professionalism, but heart. Jadryn Ownbey is one […]
Spring Andersen: Psilocybin Facilitator and Shamanic Healer in Oregon
At Vital Reset, we are honored to work alongside some of the most compassionate and skilled facilitators in Oregon. One […]
Libby Volgyes: A Compassionate Guide for Psilocybin Healing
People come to Vital Reset for many reasons—grief, depression, anxiety, Traumatic Brain Injuries, caregiving exhaustion, or simply the quiet sense […]
Matt Wissler: Calm, Experienced Support for Your Psilocybin Journey
At Vital Reset, we often work with clients who are looking for a skilled, grounded guide to support their psilocybin […]
When Psychedelics Spark Breakthroughs: What a 1966 Study Reveals About Creativity
A Forgotten Study That Still Matters People often ask us at Vital Reset: Can psychedelics do more than help with […]
Evelyn Cushing: Psilocybin Facilitator and Award-Winning Human
If you’ve had a psilocybin journey at Vital Reset and felt profoundly seen, safe, and supported—it might be thanks to […]
What Most Americans Still Don’t Know About Psychedelics (Hint: It’s A Lot)
At Vital Reset, we get a lot of questions about psilocybin. Some curious. Some skeptical. Some that begin with, “Wait, […]
Deepening the Journey: How the Vibroacoustic Lounge Supports Psilocybin Experiences at Vital Reset
At Vital Reset, we’re always looking for ways to make psilocybin journeys more effective, comfortable, and healing. One of […]
OCD and Psilocybin: Could Mushrooms Help Rewire the Brain?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is more than just being super clean or liking things a certain way. It’s a real mental […]
Psilocybin and MS: Finding Relief from Depression and Anxiety
Psilocybin and MS: A Hopeful Path for Emotional Relief in Oregon At Vital Reset, we are often contacted by people […]
It Wasn’t What I Expected: Understanding and Integrating Difficult Psilocybin Experiences
A Difficult Experience At Vital Reset, we work with people who are looking for relief from depression, anxiety, and trauma. […]
Can Psilocybin Help Your Brain Heal?
What Happens When Clergy Take Psilocybin?
A groundbreaking study by Johns Hopkins and NYU explores what spiritual leaders experience when they journey with psilocybin. In recent […]
Oregon Licensees (Mental Health and Medical Licensees) Can Now Ethically Refer Clients for Psilocybin Services
What This Means for Mental Health Providers The passage of HB 2387 provides unprecedented clarity for Oregon’s licensed healthcare professionals—especially […]
Can I Take Psilocybin If I’m On Antidepressants?
At Vital Reset, many people ask us if they can still benefit from psilocybin journeys while taking antidepressants. It’s a […]
New Hope for Parkinson’s: How Psilocybin Could Help with Mood and Movement
What if healing your Parkinson’s-related depression could also ease your movement symptoms? A groundbreaking 2025 clinical study just revealed something […]
Finding Calm in Chaos: How Psilocybin Treatement Eases Political Anxiety
In today’s polarized political climate, many individuals find themselves overwhelmed by constant news cycles, social media debates, and a pervasive […]
Light at the End of the Tunnel: Psilocybin, Grief, and End-of-Life Care
At Vital Reset, we know that facing the end of life can be one of the most challenging journeys. Psilocybin […]
Integration: Where The Real Change Happens
So—you’ve just had a psilocybin therapy session. Maybe it was beautiful. Maybe it was hard. Maybe it was everything all […]
“Tribe and Fire” Integration Circles
Gather Round: Monthly Circles for Connection and Healing After Psilocybin This offering will support you and all of our clients […]
Meet the People Behind the Mushrooms: Our Trusted Psilocybin Suppliers
At Vital Reset, every psilocybin journey begins long before a session. It starts with the growers, makers, and visionaries who […]
Psychedelics vs. Talk Therapy: Ultimate Showdown
For those navigating depression later in life, the search for meaningful relief can feel endless. But psilocybin may offer a […]
Can Psilocybin Fix My Brain?
What Is Psilocybin Treatment? At Vital Reset, we’ve seen something special happen: many people who try psilocybin treatment start to […]
What It’s Really Like to Receive Psilocybin Therapy
What a Long Strange Trip it Was: A report from my most recent mushroom journey by Arlo Voorhees Arlo is […]
What I Wish I Knew Before Trying Psilocybin, Part 1: Preparation is Key
Is Prep Really That Important? I never thought I’d find myself writing in favor of preparing for a mushroom trip. […]
The Amanita Argument
You might have seen it in the news that the FDA has recently targeted a popular category of psychoactive edibles, […]
Intro to Microdosing
Microdosing is the practice of consuming very small doses of a psychedelic substance. The dose is not strong enough to […]
The Future of Psilocybin Therapy is Now
Psilocybin Assisted Therapy is one of the new buzzwords or news headlines people will see more and more in Behavioral […]
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Vital Reset in the Oregonian
Vital Reset was recently featured in a front-page article in The Oregonian, Oregon’s premier print and online newspaper. The article […]
Can Psilocybin Help Me Quit Drinking or Smoking?
When Oregon became the first state to legalize psilocybin services, the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board carefully reviewed decades of scientific […]
Preparation Matters: How My Facilitation Style Was Shaped
Just now, I’m looking back. Almost a year since we opened our doors. Almost two years since I started facilitator […]
Journey Type: Self-Discovery
Self-Discovery Through Psilocybin: Margaret’s Story At Vital Reset in Hood River, Oregon, we’ve noticed that clients often experience a few […]
Meet Our Founders
You probably already know that Vital Reset is one of the first legal, regulated and licensed service centers in the […]
Vital Reset Tests Vibroacoustic Lounge with Psilocybin Treatment
