Sam Woolfe

Sam Woolfe is a freelance writer and blogger specialising in psychedelics, philosophy, psychology, and mental health. He is the author of Altered Perspectives: Critical Essays on Psychedelic Consciousness, a book exploring the intersection of psychedelics and philosophy. Sam is also the editor of the Chemical Collective blog. You can find more of his work at samwoolfe.com. He lives in London, UK.


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Personal Stories

This article looks at prosopometamorphopsia (PMO) - a face perception disorder - and its similarities to psychedelic-induced facial distortions.

Faces in Flux: Understanding Facial Distortions on Psychedelics

This article looks at prosopometamorphopsia (PMO) - a face perception disorder - and its similarities to psychedelic-induced facial distortions.
Sam Woolfe - 12/06/2025
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Opinion

'Set and setting' - your mindset and environment -- doesn't only matter when taking psychedelics. It also shapes the kind of cannabis experience you have.

'Set and Setting' Applies to Cannabis, Too

'Set and setting' - your mindset and environment -- doesn't only matter when taking psychedelics. It also shapes the kind of cannabis experience you have.
Sam Woolfe - 11/17/2025
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Opinion

Many people are surprised that Joe Rogan and others in his comedy circle hold the political views they do, given their use of psychedelics. Based on a realistic

Psychedelics and the Rogansphere

Many people are surprised that Joe Rogan and others in his comedy circle hold the political views they do, given their use of psychedelics. Based on a realistic
Sam Woolfe - 09/21/2025
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Science

Designer psychedelics could help make the psychedelic experience safer, more comfortable, and more therapeutically effective.

The Potential Future of Designer Psychedelics

Designer psychedelics could help make the psychedelic experience safer, more comfortable, and more therapeutically effective.
Sam Woolfe - 07/25/2025
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Self-Development

Darkness retreats, a growing global trend involving extended isolation in complete darkness, can lead to profound spiritual experiences but also carry the risk

The Promise and Perils of Darkness Retreats

Darkness retreats, a growing global trend involving extended isolation in complete darkness, can lead to profound spiritual experiences but also carry the risk
Sam Woolfe - 07/18/2025
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Science

Climate anxiety and eco-grief are on the rise. In what circumstances could psychedelics help people deal with these forms of distress

Processing Climate Anxiety and Eco-Grief Through Psychedelics

Climate anxiety and eco-grief are on the rise. In what circumstances could psychedelics help people deal with these forms of distress
Sam Woolfe - 07/04/2025