What happens when ancient healing wisdom meets modern biohacking science?

In this dynamic collaboration, Darren Le Baron and Oli Genn-Bash bring together two powerful mushroom paradigms: the deeply personal, culturally rooted approach to healing and the cutting-edge science of human optimisation.

Darren opens the mycelial portal with a grounded, introspective journey into a personal approach to healing with mushrooms—exploring intentionality, ancestral memory, ecological awareness, and the relational aspect of working with fungi. This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about cultivating a dialogue with mushrooms. Healing becomes an act of listening, integration becomes ritual, and wellbeing becomes a lifelong practice.

Oli then accelerates the conversation into the realm of biohacking with mushrooms, unpacking how functional and medicinal fungi can enhance cognition, immunity, resilience, metabolic performance, and recovery. Drawing on modern research, protocols, and measurable outcomes, he bridges traditional wisdom with contemporary human optimisation strategies.

The session concludes with an up to date overview of the latest research on psilocybin mushrooms and micro-dosing, translating emerging scientific findings into clear, practical insights. Attendees will explore what current studies suggest about mood regulation, cognitive flexibility, neuroplasticity, and overall wellbeing, as well as the limitations, risks, and unanswered questions that still shape this rapidly evolving field.

Grounded in evidence rather than hype, this closing segment equips participants with a balanced understanding of how micro-dosing is being investigated today, offering an informed perspective on its potential role within both personal healing journeys and performance-focused protocols.

EVENT DETAILS:

• **DOORS OPENS: ** 6.15pm
• SESSION STARTS: 6.30pm
• ENDS : 9.30pm

THE VENUE:

BMECP Centre at 10A Fleet St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4ZE. Entrance looks like:


YOUR FACILITATOR

Darren Le Baron

Darren Le Baron is an educator specialising in mycology and psychedelic research, and is based between the UK and the Caribbean.

Known around the world for his Shroomshop Master classes and mushroom educational programs, he is a keen cultivator and teacher. His achievements include launching the UK's first accredited Mycology and Mushroom Cultivation course for schools and young people in 2021, providing hands-on experience to empower school children and at-risk youth.

A respected voice in the global psychedelic community, Darren is a regular speaker at major conferences and festivals including Breaking Convention, All Things Fungi, Ozora, and Lightning in a Bottle. Through his work with The Psychedelic Society and other organizations, he continues to inform and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to cope with social challenges and contribute to community development as well as self-improvement in an innovative, creative, culturally-aware style.

@darren\_le\_baron

Oli Genn-Bash

Oli Genn-Bash is an educator and consultant working at the intersection of functional mushrooms, mycotherapy, psychedelics, and contemporary wellness culture. His work sits between research, lived experience, and creative practice, with a focus on education and the responsible development of psychedelic and mushroom spaces.

He has several years’ experience researching and teaching the therapeutic potential of medicinal and functional mushrooms, including Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail, and Chaga. He is the creator and lead educator of multi-month mycotherapy training programmes, including practitioner-level courses for clinicians and prescribing professionals in the UK and Southern Africa, and teaches on the Microdose For Healing course, exploring the role of functional mushrooms in wellbeing and recovery.

He has written for Leafie, Chemical Collective, Mycostories, Mycopreneur, Seed Sistas, and Microdose For Peace, exploring psychedelics, mycology, spirituality, philosophy, chronic pain, creativity, and emerging therapeutic paradigms through a blend of science, culture, humour, and personal reflection.

He is a co-founder of the UKC Psychedelics Society and has spoken at events including Breaking Convention, All Things Fungi Festival, Margate Mushroom Festival, Smugglers Festival, and events with The Psychedelic Society.

OUR TEAM

Carlotta Artuso

Carlotta is an Event Coordinator at The Psychedelic Society, with a deep passion for nature, personal and collective growth, mystical experiences and food (Italian roots play a big role here!).

Psychedelics have profoundly transformed her life, opening her mind to new perspectives and deeper self-awareness, allowing her to break free from the 9-5 grind and to launch her own PR and Events company - Carlotta PR.

She believes in their potential to heal and transform, and she's passionate about advocating for their safe, intentional use to inspire positive change and open new pathways of consciousness.

@carlotta.artuso

Excellent!! Darren is a fantastic presenter, enthusiastic, engaging, and educational. Highly recommended

_ Stephen _

Outstanding! Clear, concise, informative, practical, accessible workshop, and a lot of fun. A wonderful, encouraging empowering experience. Well worth the modest cost to attend. Most satisfied and I highly recommend :)

_ Jess P _

_Really amazing and helpful course with Darren. He’s a friendly and inspirational guy with a very deep knowledge of all aspects of fungus cultivation culture. If you want to get going on this hobby make him your first choice to learn all the skills and tips to save you time and money. 10/10. Gonna have a go myself now then most likely do his pro course in the coming months. _

_ Ali H _

_Very informative and with added bonus of hands-on practical tips on how to go about growing mushrooms. Will recommended this workshop to my friends and family and look forward to attending advanced workshops. Had a great time too. _

_ Katie P _