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International and interdisciplinary: Congress on Science, Practice and Integration around the Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria)

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What is the Amanita Online Congress?

It grows in our forests, lives in fairy tales – and connects worlds:

Indigenous knowledge meets scientific research.

Therapeutic practice meets personal experience.

Tradition meets the present.

Respectful. Curious. On equal terms.

10 Days · 40+ Experts · 45-minute Interviews · German & English with Subtitles

From October 24 to November 2, you receive new interviews daily – 30 hours of free access each.

  • How did they get involved with Amanita muscaria?
  • What key experiences have shaped them?
  • Why did they turn to Amanita muscaria?
  • What insights do they want to share?
Nora Mamblona Fischer

Nora Mamblona Fischer

Nora is a psychologist (MSc King's College London), pursuing her PhD at CIIS and is the founder of the Reciprocity Foundation.

With 20 years of therapeutic practice (HP Psych), Shipibo Dieta training and extensive experience in accompanying Ayahuasca and Psilocybin retreats, her dissertation focuses on the therapeutic potential of low-dose Amanita muscaria (fly agaric).

Amanita Congress Team

Amanita Congress Team: Anna Marina Liebl & Joshua Kretzer & Winfried Ruhs

My heartfelt thanks go to Anna Marina Liebl, Joshua Kretzer, and Winfried Ruhs for their invaluable support in organizing this congress. All three of them have been instrumental in making this special event possible. In their interviews, they share more about their personal journey, insights, and experiences with the fly agaric - Amanita muscaria.

The Format

How the Amanita Online Congress 2025 works

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About 45 minutes

Each interview lasts about 45 minutes – enough time for in-depth conversations and comprehensive knowledge

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German & English

Interviews in German or English with subtitles in the other language

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Daily via Email

For 10 days you'll receive daily new interviews with 30 hours of free access per interview

12-Month Access

Optional: Upgrade for 12-month access to all interviews – watch whenever and as often as you want

Secure Basic Package Now - 55€

What you will learn in the congress

Scientific Foundations

Current research on Amanita muscaria, latest studies and scientific findings from international research.

Safe Application

Dosage, preparation and safety aspects for responsible and safe use of Amanita muscaria.

Traditional Knowledge

Indigenous and historical use of Amanita muscaria in various cultures and spiritual traditions.

Integration

Processing and integrating experiences - practical methods for sustainable integration of experiences.

Community

Exchange with experts and practitioners - networking in a responsible community.

Practical Knowledge

Learn from experienced practitioners - practical tips and proven methods from years of experience.

Key Speakers

Amanita Dreamer

Amanita Pioneer, Author

Baba Masha

Physician, Author, Amanita Pioneer

Belinda Eriacho & Naomi Tsosie

Diné Wisdom Keepers

Wolfgang Bauer

Ethnologist, Psychotherapist, Author

Markus Berger

Ethnobotanist, Author

Andy Letcher, PhD

Cultural Anthropologist, Author

Kevin Feeney, PhD

Cultural Anthropologist, Lawyer, Author

Amélie Barbier

Anthropologist, Filmmaker

Ash Ritter

Ethnomycologist, Amanita Pioneer

Avi Esther

Amanita Expert, Ceremony Leader

Tristan Kallweit

Interdisciplinary Researcher

Christoph Junge

Amanita Druwids (Druid)

Alicia Vera Garcia

Microdosing Coach, ACT Therapist

Amanita Dreamer

Amanita Pioneer, Author

Adrian Linack & Marco Cruz da Silva

Founders Amanita Muscaria Institute

Amélie Barbier

Anthropologist, Filmmaker

Andrea Loetscher

Ethnologist, Filmmaker (Baltic Healing)

Andreja Dunca

Holistic Companion

Andy Letcher, PhD

Cultural Anthropologist, Author

Anna Marina Liebl

Herbalist, Ecological Gardener, Amanita Congress Team

Åsa Andersson Martti

Sámi Healer, Artist, Activist

Ash Ritter

Ethnomycologist, Amanita Pioneer

Avi Esther

Amanita Expert, Ceremony Leader

Baba Masha

Physician, Author, Amanita Pioneer

Belinda Eriacho & Naomi Tsosie

Diné Wisdom Keepers

David Samas

Bear Eagle Medicine, Shaman, Amanita Retreats (USA) with Wulf Trachta

Fly Agaric Max

Amanita Retreats

Gerti Schoen

Psychologist, Amanita Microdosing & Training Groups

Ilga Gavare

Pirts Master, Amanita Retreats, Biologist

Inge Geurts

Medicine Woman, Amanita Retreats

Joshua Kretzer

Joshua Kretzer

Energy Practitioner, Coach, Amanita Congress Team

Jost

Love Researcher

Kevin Feeney, PhD

Cultural Anthropologist, Lawyer, Author

Lena Greus

Noaidi (Sámi Shaman)

Laura Erceg-Simon

Shamanic Guide, Clown

Lionel Schibli (Fly Agaric King)

Amanita Pioneer, Entrepreneur

Lynda Samphire

Microdosing & Integration Coach

Marlene Ertlmaier

Body Therapist, Author

Marianne & Johan Niklasson

Amanita Retreats

Mela Kuehnlein & Raphael Terhedebruegge

Amanita Retreats, Amanita Muscaria Institute

Monique Luft

Mycotherapist & Nutritional Counselor, Amanita Muscaria Institute

Moritz Jendral

Amanita Retreats

Natalia Zinchenko

Psychotherapist, Healer

Nora Mamblona Fischer

Nora Mamblona Fischer

Psychologist, Amanita Study, Congress Initiator

Petra Benedikt

Medicine Woman, Natural Healer

Rob Hough

Microdosing Guide, Support & Integration

Sylvia Hansen

Integration Expert, Amanita Experience Space & Microdosing Guidance

Tristan Kallweit

Interdisciplinary Researcher

Udo Kepplinger

Amanita Retreats, Sweat Lodges

Vadim Strutsenko

Amanita Retreats, Baltic/Eastern European Amanita Traditions, Author

Verena Dietz

Herbalist & Doula

Winfried Ruhs

Inner Growth Coach, Amanita Congress Team

Wolfgang Bauer

Psychological Therapist, Ethnologist, Author

Wulf Trachta

Artist, Shaman, Amanita Retreats (USA) with David Samas

10 Days - 40+ Experts - One Topic

Oct 24

Opening

Amanita Congress Team

Welcome, Introduction & Opening of the Amanita Online Congress

Belinda Eriacho & Naomi Tsosie

Diné Wisdom Keepers • Opening Ceremony with Prayers & Blessings • Indigenous Knowledge & Mutual Respect (Reciprocity)

Amanita Dreamer

Personal Healing from Panic Attacks & Anxiety • Amanita Microdosing Pioneer • Author of Three Practice Books

Oct 25

Scientific Perspectives

Amélie Barbier

Ethnographic Field Research on Kamchatka, Siberia • Koryak Traditions & Dream Research

Dr. Andy Letcher

Cultural History of Fly Agaric • Psychedelics in Nature Religions (Paganism, Shamanism) • Author of "Shroom: A Cultural History of the Magic Mushroom" • Head of MSc Psychedelics (University of Exeter)

Dr. Kevin Feeney

Author of "Fly Agaric: A Compendium of History, Pharmacology, Mythology & Exploration" • Legal and Regulatory Aspects • Scientific Publications on Amanita muscaria

Tristan Kallweit

Toxicity Research of Fly Agaric • Therapeutic & Spiritual Potential of Fly Agaric (together with Kevin Feeney)

Oct 26

From Medicine to Myth: Impact, Ethnomycology & Shamanism

Ash Ritter

20+ Years Ethnobotany & Mycology • Desert Herbalism & Animistic Practice • Founder Black Sage Botanicals with Online Courses

Baba Masha

Amanita Pioneer & Physician • 12,000+ Participants Microdosing Project • Radio Psychedelix • Author of "Microdosing with Amanita Muscaria"

David Samas

Bear Eagle Medicine San Francisco • Amanita High-Dose Retreats (USA)

Wulf Trachta

Amanita High-Dose Retreats (USA) with David Samas • Artist & Shaman

Oct 27

Amanita Muscaria Institute

Adrian Linack & Marco Cruz da Silva

Founders of Amanita Muscaria Institute • Non-profit Research & Education • Safe & Responsible Handling

Mela Kuehnlein & Raphael Terhedebruegge

Heckenwerk: Local Incense & Rituals • Animistic Re-localization • Amanita Retreats & Online Courses

Monique Luft

Mycotherapist & Nutritional Counselor • Personal Healing Journey with Amanita • Vision of Integrative Treatment Center

Sylvia Hansen

Integration Expert, Amanita Experience Space & Microdosing Guidance, Online Courses

David Petersen

Shamanic Training & Practice • Personal Path with Amanita • Experiences from Ceremony Work

Oct 28

Holistic Guidance & Amanita Retreats

Andreja Dunca

Integrative Guidance & Nature Work • Space Holder in Transition Processes • Guidance to Inner Home

Marlene Ertlmaier

Author of a Fly Agaric Book • Body Work & Womb Space Work • From Political Activism to Healing Work

Moritz Jendral

Amanita Retreats in Munich & Surroundings • Practical Ceremony Work • Community & Integration

Fly Agaric Max

Amanita Retreats in Germany & Austria • Group Work & Personal Guidance • Practical Experiences

Udo Kepplinger

Shamanic Training in Chiemgau • Near-Death Experience as Turning Point • Sweat Lodges & Healing Ceremonies with Amanita

Oct 29

Herbal Women & Coaching

Christoph Junge

Druid & Spiritual Practitioner • Operator of Druwids Shop • Celtic Traditions & Amanita

Joshua Kretzer

Energy Worker & Coach • Amanita Experience Spaces • Consciousness Processes & Ceremonial Guidance (Congress Team)

Winfried Ruhs

Inner Growth Coach • Amanita Experience Spaces & Self-Exploration • Amanita Congress Team

Anna Marina Liebl

Ecological Gardener & Wild Kitchen Catering • Nature-based Accompanying Retreats • Amanita Congress Team

Verena Dietz

Herbal Woman & Gardener • Doula (Birth Companion) • Traditional Plant Knowledge & Shamanic Daily Practice

Jost

Researcher of Love & Relationships • Transformation through Amanita • Psychospiritual Approach

Oct 30

Healing Paths Beyond Borders: Practice, Science & Storytelling Power

Andrea Loetscher & Film Excerpt "Baltic Healing"

Ethnologist & Documentary Filmmaker • Latvian Pirts Sauna Rituals with Amanita • Interview with Ilga Gavare

Ilga Gavare

Pirtniece (Sauna Woman) & Augu sieva (Plant Woman) • Biologist & Healer from Latvia • Baltic Traditions with Amanita

Natalia Zinchenko

Psychotherapist & Healer from Russia • Sage Wind Dao: Inner Silence & Soul Connection • Spiritual Group Journeys (Siberia, Tibet, Ladakh)

Vadim Strutsenko

Researcher & Microdosing Pioneer from Estonia • Baltic-Slavic Healing Traditions • International Amanita Retreats & Author

Oct 31

Medicine Women & Healing Traditions of the Sámi

Avi Esther

Ceremony Work since 2017 • Celtic-Druidic Traditions • Amanita Rituals & Guidance

Åsa Andersson Martti

Sámi Healer from Kiruna, Northern Sweden • Sámi Trail of Tears Pilgrimage • Social Activist

Lena Greus

Noaidi (Sámi Shaman) from Northern Sweden • Shamanic Retreats in Nature • Healing Sessions & Spiritual Practice

Inge Geurts

Founder of WonderWood in Belgium • Amanita Retreats in Forest Sanctuary • Medicine Woman & Mother

Petra Benedikt

Naturopath from Switzerland • Holistic Therapy Methods • Amanita Medicine Woman

Nov 1

Lived Integration: Training, Practice & Research

Alicia Vera Garcia

ACT Therapist & Microdosing Coach • Personal Healing from PTSD & Depression through Plant Medicine • Practice in Amsterdam & Tarragona

Gerti Schoen

Amanita Training & Microdosing Groups • 20 Years Psychotherapy in USA • Internal Family Systems • Earth Healing

Lynda Samphire

Nervous System Regulation & Trauma Work • Over 4 Years Experience with Amanita Microdosing • Transformative Guidance

Lionel Schibli (Fly Agaric King)

Podcast on Fly Agaric Microdosing • Founder Fliegenpills, Euphorimol & New Eleusis • Destigmatization of Psychedelics

Nora Mamblona Fischer & Amanita Study

PhD Thesis at CIIS: Therapeutic Potential of Low-Dose Amanita • Psychedelic Therapy • Reciprocity Foundation & Amanita Online Congress Initiator

Nov 2

Closing

Marianne & Johan Niklasson

Amanita Deep Dive Retreats • European Amanita Pioneers • Amanita Live Presentations

Markus Berger

Ethnobotanist & Publisher • Lucy's Rausch Magazine • Author on Psychoactive Substances & Plant Medicine

Wolfgang Bauer

Ethnologist & Psychologist • Author "Fly Agaric – Fairy Tales, Myths & Religion" • Consciousness Researcher

Amanita Congress Team – Closing

Joint Closing & Outlook • Thanks & Integration • Community

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, participation in the Amanita Online Congress 2025 is completely free. We want knowledge to be accessible to everyone.

After registration, you will receive access to our online platform, where all presentations are available live and as recordings.

Yes, all presentations are recorded and available to participants after the congress for a limited time.

You only need a stable internet connection and a computer, tablet or smartphone.

Yes, you can flexibly participate on the days that are interesting to you. All content will also be available as recordings.

Yes, participants receive a participation certificate by email after the congress.

Yes, the congress offers scientifically sound content that is also of interest to medical professionals.

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by email. The link is in every email.

Each interview lasts about 45 minutes. This allows for in-depth conversations where experts can comprehensively share their experiences and knowledge.

The interviews are conducted in German or English. All interviews have subtitles in the other language, so you can always understand everything.

After free registration, you'll receive daily emails from October 24 to November 2 with the day's new interviews. Each interview is then available to you for 30 hours free of charge. Want 12-month access to all interviews? An upgrade to 12-month access is optionally available.

Still have questions? Feel free to contact us!

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Important Notice / Disclaimer

About This Congress

The Amanita Online Congress is an international platform for scientific, historical, cultural, and experience-based exchange about Amanita muscaria (fly agaric).
Diverse perspectives are presented – from researchers, cultural practitioners, and individuals with personal experiences.

No Medical or Therapeutic Character

All content, presentations, interviews, and discussions serve exclusively for general information and education.
They do not constitute instructions for use, consumption, self-medication, or therapeutic use of Amanita muscaria or other substances.

The consumption of psychoactive or potentially toxic substances is neither recommended nor endorsed.

Personal Responsibility & Legal Status

The legal classification of Amanita muscaria varies by country and may change at any time.
All participants are responsible for informing themselves about the applicable legal regulations in their respective country of residence.

The organizers assume no responsibility for violations of local, national, or international laws.

⚠️ Health Risks & Warning Notice

Amanita muscaria can be neurotoxic in fresh or inadequately processed state and may lead to serious health damage.

Possible risks include (among others): Poisoning symptoms, Uncontrollable consciousness changes, Psychological instability or traumatization, Neurological disorders, Circulatory problems, Hallucinations, Seizures.

In case of poisoning, medical help is recommended: e.g., Poison Control Center Germany: 030–19240 or Emergency 112.

No Healing Promises – No Application Recommendations

Individual experience reports reflect subjective perceptions and do not constitute medical statements, recommendations, or treatment approaches.

Effects on body or psyche are individually different, unpredictable, and scientifically only limitedly documented.

The organizers expressly distance themselves from any trivialization or glorification of potentially dangerous substances.

Third-Party Content

The respective speakers are responsible for the content of presentations, interviews, and guest contributions.
The expressed opinions do not necessarily reflect the stance of the organizers.

Liability Disclaimer

The organizers are not liable for damages or consequences arising from the use or misinterpretation of the provided information.
All participants act at their own responsibility.

Visibility

This disclaimer is part of the information offering on amanita-congress.de and should be read before participating in the congress.

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