Exploring meaning, healing, and wisdom at life’s thresholds.
I work at the intersection of death, dying, and expanded states of consciousness, with a focus on how people make meaning and navigate life’s thresholds. Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, my work weaves together consulting, teaching, writing, speaking, and convening gatherings of people at the edge of scientific discovery, personal and clinical practice, and policy development within the evolving world of psychedelics.
What’s Happening
News & Updates
The latest on psychedelic policy, community events, and developments in end-of-life care.
Upcoming Committee Meetings
To review the purposes and goals of each committee, please refer to the document titled Medical Psilocybin Advisory Board Committee Structure. Date Committee Time Chair Friday, February 27 Dosage, Administration & Clinical Practice 1:00–3:00 PM Ian…
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Help Map the Landscape
If your work touches death, dying, or expanded states of consciousness, your perspective matters.
Kate is conducting a field survey to map the emerging ecosystem of practitioners, projects, and services at the intersection of psychedelics and end-of-life care. Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, facilitator, policy advocate, or community organizer — your input will help clarify the current landscape and identify where the field is heading
Events
Upcoming Gatherings
Workshops, salons, society meetings, and other ways to connect in person.
Santa Fe Psychedelic Society
The Santa Fe Psychedelic Society meets monthly on Tuesday evenings from 6–8 PM. We begin with 30 minutes of mingling and…
Join the Community
Occasional updates on events, resources, and developments in Kate’s work.
What I’m Engaged In Now
Current Work
From clinical practice and policy development to community gatherings, here’s where my focus is right now.
Psychedelics & End-of-Life Care
Including hospice, palliative care, and ethical approaches to death, dying, and times of transition.
New Mexico Medical Psilocybin Act
Advisory Board Committee participation and community education as our regulatory framework takes shape, with a focus on end-of-life support, training, and accessibility.
Field Survey & Synthesis
Mapping the psychedelic death ecosystem, analyzing data and emerging trends, and contributing to networks of relationships and resources.
Psychedelic Death Salon
Organizing a series of gatherings focused on psychedelics, mortality, and elder wisdom.
Santa Fe Psychedelic Society
Hosting monthly meetings, presenting on selected topics, coordinating with the Global Psychedelic Society.
Get Involved
Ways to Connect
Opportunities for collaboration, research participation, and staying in the loop.
Speaking, Consulting & Collaboration
I’m available for speaking, conference presentations, interviews, and selected collaborations.
Mapping the Field
If your work relates to death and expanded states of consciousness, your input is invited to help clarify the current landscape of services, projects, and practitioners.
About Kate
Kate Hawke is a therapist, educator, and longtime explorer of death, dying, and expanded states of consciousness. Her work brings together clinical experience, community-based practice, and a long-arc perspective within the evolving world of psychedelic science. As elderhood passes into the hands of her generation, she is committed to keeping the spirit of lifelong learning and adventure alive.
Helpful Resources
Here you’ll find links to organizations, writing, programs, and legislative efforts related to psychedelics, death, and elderhood.
Santa Fe Psychedelic Society
Find more information and to sign up for the Santa Fe Psychedelic Society Meetup mailing list here
MAPS
MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) Highlights from Psychedelic Science 2025 and much more
Favorite Podcasts
Favorite Podcasts An endless stream of information is available online. Here are a few of my favorites
Book of Kismet
An A–Z collection of true stories and personal reflections on life, death, and destiny.