Grow your understanding of psychedelics and the psychedelic experience.

There is a growing need for common ground understanding and a shared language around psychedelics.

Cultivating Interests is a membership-based, online platform that explores the what, why, and how of psychedelics and the psychedelic experience. Our accessible programming cultivates understanding for novices and psychedelic facilitators alike. We also simplify microdosing psilocybin and cultivation for beginners, but our curriculum emphasizes the “why” of each step as well.

As a member of the Cultivating Interests community, you will attain:

  • A destigmatized understanding of the psychedelic experience and tools for psychedelic integration. This is the cornerstone of Cultivating Interests. We make the psychedelic experience relatable with comparisons to other life experiences that overlap with the psychedelic experience. A common ground understanding around psychedelics is invaluable for the curious, those with years of psychedelic experience, and those interested in psychedelic integration.

  • A common language around psychedelics. Using a common ground understanding of the psychedelic experience, we build a set of tools for effectively communicating about psychedelics with just about anyone. This is particularly invaluable to psychedelic practitioners, facilitators, and policy reform campaigns looking to improve their messaging around psychedelics and their potential benefits.

  • Everything you need to know about microdosing psilocybin. From how to approach microdosing to common pitfalls, we teach you how to implement a practice that is right for you (and it truly is a practice).

  • Everything you need to know about at-home cultivation (safe and rewarding sourcing). Learn how to cultivate mushrooms using a well-established method, but we also teach you enough about the life cycle and requirements of fungi so you can troubleshoot issues and adaptively manage the process.

Cultivating Interests is ideal for:

  • Anyone seeking a practical understanding of psychedelics.

  • Psychedelic Service Centers, Facilitators, and Training Programs.

  • Psychedelic policy reform campaigns and rescheduling efforts.

  • Personal Transformation industry, including transformation travel businesses and retreats.

  • Doctors, nurses, and PAs seeking a better understanding and better communication around psychedelics.

  • Continuing education and adjunct instruction for academic programs.

The Cultivating Interests membership platform is founded on:

  1. Cultivating Understanding

  2. Cultivating Self (Microdosing Psilocybin)

  3. Cultivating the Means (Cultivation for Beginners)

Cultivating Understanding

Are you considering psychedelics but would like to improve your understanding and comfort level before moving forward?

Do you have psychedelic experience but strive to improve your common ground messaging and communication with broader audiences?

The Cultivating Understanding module is a focal point and the stand-out of the platform. We enable people to make informed decisions about personal use and promote understanding at a broader scale. Read more…

Cultivating Self

Let nature work for you. Cultivating Self explores microdosing psilocybin and structuring a microdosing practice that is right for you. Microdosing information exists in several formats, but Cultivating Self is framed by the Cultivating Understanding module and the 25+ years of microdosing experience from your instructor, Daniel Covington. Cultivating Self examines the nuances of a microdosing practice and how to personalize your practice for the maximum benefit. Most importantly Cultivating Self explores the potential pitfalls and precautions to consider for your practice. Read more…

Cultivating the Means

Learn to be fruitful, and learn from the fruit. Cultivating the Means will teach you how to cultivate a personal supply of mushrooms using a well-established method for beginners. However, this module will focus less on the “what” and more on the “why” of each step and the underlying principles. Cultivating the Means will review the habitat requirements of fungi and enable participants to troubleshoot issues with workflow and fruiting conditions. Read more…

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TESTIMONIALS

  • [Regarding Daniel’s Common Language Project] “ … what a thoughtful document about communicating about psychedelics ... it seems to me this would be useful to share with those on the front lines of policy and public advocacy for psychedelic use."

    Roland Griffiths, Ph.D.
    Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research Departments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

  • "Daniel Covington is a very engaging and helpful individual with a deep interest, not only in the use of psychedelics for mental well being and healing, but in ecology and natural history... I have referred others to him for advice, and they have been impressed with how helpful he has been.”

    Michael Beug, Ph.D.
    Mycologist, author, and Professor Emeritus - Evergreen State College

  • “When partnering with Daniel, I think of him as a modest yet masterful guide whose content expertise is only surpassed by his superb communication skills. He is fully committed to assisting learners of various backgrounds via a warm, personalized, and results-oriented approach."

    Alex Faris., Ph.D.
    Psychologist, Madison, WI

  • "It is my pleasure to work hand in hand with Daniel Covington... Daniel is a thoughtful and creative individual who is incredibly knowledgeable in the field of psychedelics and psilocybin... He is not only a great source of information for me, he is reliable, dependable, and trustworthy in his actions and follow-through.”

    Joseph E. Doherty, MSW, Ph.D., LCSW
    Elemental Healing, Portland, OR

  • "I began my journey with Daniel at a time when I was despairing from long-covid. Not only did his protocols alleviate many of the long-covid symptoms, I also tackled struggles in my overall physical and emotional health. As a healthcare clinician, I resonated with Daniel’s authentic and straightforward approach to psychedelic education. His demeanor is one simply dedicated to helping others to live better lives."

    Bethany K. PA-C/MBA/Doctorate, Neuroscience, Chicago, IL

  • “Daniel is a gifted communicator with a passion for mycology and helping others explore its benefits.  His down-to-earth style breaks down all the technical complexities into bite-sized, useful information.  Daniel's enthusiasm is contagious.”

    Scott Rower, Ph.D.
    Clinical Psychologist, Hood River, OR

  • “When I met Daniel, I was in a despairing depression from being chronically ill for decades... The comprehensive information that Daniel shared with me really broadened my understanding of microdosing and gave me hope for the first time in a very long time... His sensitivity to the nuances of my condition allowed him to guide me in a way in which I felt very safe and confident moving forward...”

    Diane C.
    Ithaca, NY

  • "Daniel Covington, you’re a remarkable resource we need to hear! Thank you for bringing together a bridge, a path by way of your exacting expertise, thorough research, and accessible communication. What you share is gold and this is empowering to me."

    Patrick Casanova
    Organizational Development Consultant, Portland, OR

  • “In the summer/fall of 2021, I was seeking information and guidance on the use of psilocybin for relief and healing from depression and anxiety... Daniel's knowledge and experience with these natural medicines, guided therapeutic practices in Oregon, and microdosing regimen were instrumental in increasing my knowledge, comfort level, and understanding of implementing a microdosing practice...”

    James Roof
    Missoula, MT

  • "Navigating cultivation can be challenging for a first time grower. With Daniel’s guidance, I was able to gain the technical knowledge and valuable techniques for a successful harvest. He helped me avoid potential mistakes that would have wasted valuable time and resources. As a science educator myself, I can tell that Daniel has the skills to effectively teach anyone interested in cultivation."

    Dain S.
    The Dalles, OR

  • "I have had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to get to know Daniel over the last year through our work in the alternative medicine space. His focus, dedication, and commitment to education within the mental health space is instrumental in the emerging therapeutic world of psychedelics. Daniel’s program demonstrates the integrity necessary to safety and effectively treat patients and clients.”

    David Romero
    Mindfulness Coach, Los Angeles, CA

  • "One of the most important things to have when it comes to knowledge about psychedelics is a holistic understanding and how they can fit into our day-to-day lives. Daniel has just that. The workshop and modules he created are unique and essential, and it will be key for both public policy and education about psychedelics..."

    Jaipreet Mattu, Ph.D. Candidate
    Western University, Ontario Canada

  • "Daniel embodies the true essence of mentorship with his professional and kindhearted communication. Sharing his knowledge about the philosophy of psychedelics...and microdosing has been instrumental in fostering a positive shift with me, and that in turn opens up the realm of what is possible. Many thanks for the words of wisdom."

    Charlie Crocker
    Hood River, OR

  • "Since the day I met Daniel I’ve been both intrigued and impressed with his depth of work and his ease of communicating it. Daniel brings a fresh perspective on the nuances of psychedelics and how to better communicate around them. I’m excited to see the Cultivating Interests project come to life as I know this will be highly beneficial to a lot of people."

    Juan Pablo Dávila
    Brooklyn, NY

  • “I don’t say this lightly, but working with Daniel has been life changing! His professionalism, vast knowledge, and calm demeanor has guided me to a greater understanding of psilocybin... The benefits of psilocybin regarding physical and mental fitness are outstanding, and we are only at the tip of the iceberg! I cannot recommend working with Daniel enough - one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

    Matt Sweeting
    Owner of Merlion Athletic, Hood River, OR

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