Celebs and Their Ayahuasca Journeys: What's the Deal?

Ayahuasca, a plant-based brew used in South American traditions, has caught the attention of many celebrities. It's known for its powerful hallucinogenic effects, thanks to a compound called DMT. In the U. S. , it's illegal, but that hasn't stopped some stars from sharing their experiences. Chelsea Handler, a well-known comedian, tried ayahuasca in Peru. She even filmed her experience for a Netflix show. She mentioned that it took two tries for the effects to kick in. Years later, she talked about wanting to try it again after some personal growth. Josh Radnor, famous for his role in "How I Met Your Mother, " did ayahuasca over 100 times in a decade. He said it helped him cope with the sudden fame and stress from his TV show. It became a way for him to find meaning during a confusing time. Miley Cyrus had a strong reaction to ayahuasca. She described it as life-changing and loved the experience. Will Smith, on the other hand, talked about discovering self-love through his 14 ayahuasca trips.Megan Fox expected a glamorous experience but found herself in the middle of the jungle. She described it as intense and different each night. Joshua Bassett, a young actor, said he connected with his faith after his ayahuasca trip. Melissa Etheridge, a famous singer, has done ayahuasca more than once. Aaron Rodgers, the NFL star, talked about the feminine spirit of ayahuasca and how it changed his view of masculinity. Sterling K. Brown and his wife tried ayahuasca in Costa Rica. He said it made him feel connected to everyone. Audrina Patridge had a five-day experience in Costa Rica, focusing on ancestral healing. Charlie Hunnam, an actor, recalled a traumatic but enlightening experience. He learned to live purely and help others. Judd Apatow, a comedian, saw an image of Jesus during his trip, which made him think about love and sacrifice. These stories show that ayahuasca can have a big impact on people. But it's important to remember that it's illegal in the U. S. and should be approached with caution.