Psychedelic Stroke Institute
We help stroke survivors and their families rebuild from the part of themselves that stroke could not touch.
Advancing education, support, and research into how psychedelics may safely support identity, agency, connection, and quality of life after stroke.
Engage with us…
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Survivor + Caregiver Recovery Platform
Free resources illuminate a brighter path ahead. Learn the basics of recovery, and how psychedelics support.
Beginning Fall 2026: Self-Paced Digital Education, Group Microdosing Education, Personalized 1:1 Programs for survivors.
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Real World Evidence Engine
Research collaborators & survivors ready to share their experience.
Create PSI’s evidence “spine” to move from anecdote to credible inquiry around psychedelics, quality of life, identity, agency, connection, and post-stroke healing.
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Safety + Clinical Translation Pathway
Partner with us to develop safety-first education and guidance for survivors, caregivers, clinicians, rehab professionals, and psychedelic facilitators exploring psychedelics after stroke.
Why PSI Exists
Stroke survivors are often saved medically before they are truly supported existentially.
PSI exists because what is visible is not all there is.
The mind and body may be altered beyond recognition, but the person is still in there, fundamentally untouched. Recovery must begin from that truth.
The deeper work is not only getting back to what was. It is helping survivors and families move from:
Helplessness to empowerment
Searching for answers to empowered discovery
Wishing for what was to becoming who they now are
Transforming stroke’s rehabilitation
The Psychedelic Stroke Institute (PSI) is building a new field of “whole-person stroke recovery.” Strategically intersecting lived experience, psychedelic science, emotional healing, caregiver support, clinical education, and real-world evidence.
Stroke recovery is too often reduced to what can be visibly measured: speech, movement, cognition, independence, and disability. Yes, those matter deeply, but they are not the whole human story.
PSI exists because stroke can rupture the body, mind, identity, family system, and future – while leaving the deepest self fundamentally untouched. The work is to help survivors and their support systems rebuild from that untouched place.
PSI is establishing the foundational infrastructure for a credible, survivor-centered, clinically grounded institute: education, resources, outcome tracking, case documentation, caregiver support, practitioner guidance, and early research partnerships.
We are creating a pathway for exploring how psychedelics may support post-stroke identity reconstruction, emotional resilience, agency, connection, and quality of life. We are not promising cure or restoration.
Discover our stories
Ashley experienced a stroke five years ago, quickly passed initial clinical milestones, yet still struggled with subtle lingering effects like word-finding difficulties. Seeking additional healing methods, she explored microdosing psilocybin, which provided better sleep and a renewed sense of hope. Her journey shows that recovery extends beyond standard therapies, often requiring self-advocacy, open-mindedness, and patience.
After a life-altering stroke in September 2021, Robbie faced significant cognitive challenges that traditional treatments couldn't fully address. Determined to reclaim her life, she explored microdosing psilocybin mushrooms, leading to transformative improvements in clarity and emotional resilience – but it wasn’t all perfect. Her journey highlights the potential of alternative therapies in stroke recovery and the importance of an open-minded approach to healing.
From navigating hospitals overseas to embracing psychedelic microdosing as a potential tool for neuroplasticity and emotional healing, it’s a story of resilience, determination, and hope. Ultimately, Jake’s journey led to the creation of Psychedelic Stroke Institute, an initiative born from personal discovery and a desire to help others facing similar challenges.
Post stroke and grasping for more?
Meet with Jake, founder of Psychedelic Stroke Institute (PSI) and a stroke survivor, for personalized 1-1 support. Learn about the ways PSI may be able to further support your recovery & connect with other like-minded survivors who have experienced a similar path.
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At the forefront of holistic health innovation, we are redefining natural medicine by challenging conventional boundaries. Our visionary approach integrates science and tradition to empower you with transformative wellness solutions that are both effective and sustainable.
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