The Science of Magic Mushrooms: Past, Present & Future

Psilocybin — the active ingredient in magic mushrooms — is transforming how science understands and treats the human mind.

Once dismissed as counterculture, it’s now being studied in leading institutions like Johns Hopkins, Imperial College London, and MAPS for its potential to treat conditions that conventional medicine has struggled to solve.

In this Growth Lab Live session we’ll explore the state of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy, from clinical trials showing rapid relief for depression and PTSD, to pioneering research in end-of-life care where a single guided session has helped patients overcome fear and find peace.

From Silicon Valley executives through to ancient wisdom traditions, generations of experience are aligning with neuroscience to rewrite the story of healing.

Join Iker Puente, Director and Founder of the Intergrative Transpersonal Institute, for an open, evidence-based, and future-focused conversation about the therapeutic power of psychedelics and what this could mean for the next chapter of mental health.

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ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Iker Puente is Director and founder of the Integrative Transpersonal Institute. A humanistic and transpersonal psychotherapist, he works from an integrative perspective, the result of his extensive training and professional experience. He has trained in Gestalt therapy, NLP, and coaching at the Gestalt Institute of Barcelona, ​​in transpersonal psychotherapy and holotropic breathwork with Stanislav Grof, in the use of expanded states of consciousness in psychotherapy at SdEA, in Claudio Naranjo's SAT program, in integrative body therapy, and in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies.

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Growth Lab: Unlock Your Potential

Join us at Growth Lab, where ambitious minds gather to explore ideas that fuel personal and professional growth. Each session dives into powerful strategies and insights across psychology, philosophy, longevity, economics, and cutting-edge tech — designed to help you unlock your best self.

Expect thought-provoking talks, interactive discussions, and a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to bettering themselves. Whether you're seeking inspiration, new skills, or meaningful connections, Growth Lab is your space to grow.

El Lugar: MOB Bailen -Join us in a centrally located coworking space as part of the Makers of Barcelona family. A unique setting for our events with a seperate bar upstairs for drinks and networking.