This course is FOR YOU, and you are therefore welcome to participate as much, as little, or in any way you like. The tools that are offered in this course do not require microdosing to be effective, and there are other herbs that are powerful medicines in and of themselves, such as cacao and blue lotus, that you can work with instead of mushrooms. Microdosing can be beneficial but is not necessary to receive many profound, lifelong benefits from your participation.

The legal status of mushrooms varies by location. In the US, mushrooms are federally illegal.

However, in 2022, the State of Colorado passed the Natural Medicine Health Act. Under this law, it is legal to:

• Provide coaching, guidance, and support services for the personal use of mushrooms for persons 21+.

• Sit with someone during a their experience.

• Gift mushrooms for their personal use.

Under this state law, we CANNOT:

• Sell mushrooms.

• Suggest or recommend that you use mushrooms for therapy or any other purposes.

• Sit with anyone that is under the age of 21.

That being said, please note that this course offers education, guidance, and harm reduction services for the personal use of mushrooms - if you so choose of your own free will - which IS legal under the Natural Medicine Health Act of Colorado. Participation in all courses is completely voluntary and does not require the use of mushrooms for participation.

Liminal Lemonade mentors and guides, although trained and experienced, are not Licensed Mental Health Professionals nor Licensed Natural Medicine Facilitators through the State of Colorado. Liminal Lemonade does not encourage nor condone the use of illegal substances.

Mushrooms can be very safe when used in a respectful, intentional manner with proper education and under the guidance of an experienced guide or practitioner.

According to current data, they are physiologically non-addictive and non-habit forming, but they can cause psychological dependence or other issues. It is important to understand the potential risks and side effects, and to approach their use with caution and respect.

Earth medicines can be emotionally and psychologically destabilizing, especially if you have a personal or family history with certain psychiatric disorders, such as bipolar, DID, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder. There are known contraindications with certain physical and mental health conditions, as well as with some medications—especially antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and heart medications. Please consult a trusted medical professional before beginning any new practice involving earth medicines.

These medicines are powerful allies, not magic fixes. You are the sovereign steward of your own healing. Please move through your journey with care, respect, and discernment.

Many people that use earth medicines recreationally use them as an escape; a way to check out and avoid looking at the places in their lives where they are feeling stuck, unhappy, or hooked by intense feelings. While we do not believe there is anything inherently wrong with using earth medicines in this way, at Liminal Lemonade, recreation is not the purpose of our relationship with these medicines.

Intentional use is the opposite of recreation, creating a conscious container in which we work with earth medicines as a tool and ally to take a deep look within and answer bigger questions such as, “what is keeping me stuck in this situation?” “How do I tap into deeper wells of creativity that I know are just outside of my reach?” “How do I fit into this world?” We personally use earth medicines not as an escape, but as a catalyst for change, transformation, and expansion.

Before beginning any new substance relationship (herbal or otherwise), you should always consult your medical practitioner to see if there are any contradictions.

Prior to participation in this course, you will fill out an application that includes a medical questionnaire. We will also have a call to discuss any medications you are on and be sure this course is a good fit. It is important that you are truthful in these conversations so we can provide insight into possible contradictions before we move forward.

You are also more than welcome to be a part of this course and simply enjoy the beautiful earth medicines of cacao/blue lotus/rose/etc. We believe you will get a lot out of your participation regardless.