Midnight Water

A Psychedelic Memoir

Midnight Water: A Psychedelic Memoir by Katherine MacLean, Ph.D. is a story of grief and redemption by a groundbreaking scientist who led the way in psychedelic research. In Dr. MacLean's first year on the faculty at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, her path takes an unexpected detour following the death of her younger sister from cancer. After leaving her faculty job, MacLean travels the world— bringing medical and humanitarian aid to remote Himalayan villages and creating sanctuary spaces for psychedelic support— until she settles on an organic farm.

While birthing and raising her two children, leading workshops, psychedelic retreats, and training to become an MDMA therapist, MacLean’ s traumatic past and the loss of her sister continue to haunt her. When her father is dying, MacLean realizes that she must dive straight into the heart of her own labyrinth in order to forgive him. Midnight Water is not only a personal story of psychedelic healing but an inspired vision for a psychedelic future that positions women and family caregivers at the center of home-based healing, from birth through death.

©2023 Katherine MacLean PhD (P)2023 Katherine MacLean PhD

A Journey of the self, rebirth & profound insights

a masterpiece that transcends the written word, offering an experience that is as beautifully spoken as it is written. The author’s voice—both literal and figurative—shines with a rare combination of honesty, vulnerability, and profound wisdom that leaves an indelible mark on the reader. Her reflections on the impermanence of life and the unexpected moments of beauty that arise from sorrow are deeply moving. These lessons feel like a personal gift to the reader. This is a must-read—and even more so, a must-hear!