Women and Psychedelics is a powerful anthology that brings forward the often-overlooked voices of women who have shaped psychedelic history across the Americas. Through essays and interviews, the book uncovers hidden figures, reclaims erased stories, and deepens our understanding of influential voices like María Sabina—while challenging the male-dominated narratives that have long defined the psychedelic field.
Created by contributors from Chacruna Institute and Chacruna Latinamérica, this collection explores the role of women in psychedelics through themes of healing, birth and death, and ancestral plant knowledge. It highlights pioneers, researchers, and community leaders who continue to expand the movement toward a more inclusive, ethical, and compassionate future.
At its core, Women and Psychedelics is both a reclamation and a celebration—honoring the women who have carried these traditions forward, and those shaping the next chapter of psychedelic culture.
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Why this book matters
- Reclaims women’s roles in psychedelic history, often overlooked or erased
- Expands the narrative beyond dominant, male-centered perspectives
- Centers Indigenous knowledge and ancestral plant traditions
- Explores psychedelics through themes of healing, life cycles, and embodiment
- Supports a more inclusive, ethical, and community-driven psychedelic movement
