Evolute Institute · Press & Media
Evolute Institute in the Media
Evolute Institute, a provider of legal, medically supervised psilocybin retreats in the Netherlands and darkness retreats in Germany, has been covered by Der Spiegel, NZZ (Neue Zürcher Zeitung), Manager Magazin, ZDF, Der Tagesspiegel and Condé Nast Traveller. The press coverage has focused on two developments: the rise of psychedelic-assisted coaching among executives and professionals, and the practicalities of legal psilocybin truffle retreats under Dutch law.
Press Coverage - Print & Online
„Psychedelische Drogen im Coaching: High Performer“
English: “Psychedelic drugs in coaching: High performers”
Der Spiegel reported on the growing use of psychedelics in executive coaching, examining why high performers are turning to guided psilocybin experiences and how structured providers screen and prepare participants.
Read at spiegel.de →
“Managers on Magic Mushrooms: Psychedelic Leadership Is Trending”
NZZ English-language edition
NZZ reported on psychedelic leadership as a growing trend among managers, examining why executives are turning to guided psilocybin experiences and how legal retreat programs in the Netherlands are structured.
Read at nzz.ch →
„Drogen für bessere Manager: Gecoachte Trips mit Psilocybin, LSD und DMT“
English: “Drugs for better managers: Coached trips with psilocybin, LSD and DMT”
Manager Magazin covered coached psychedelic experiences among German executives, from psilocybin to LSD and DMT, and the role of structured, legal retreat providers in the Netherlands.
Read at manager-magazin.de →
„Mit Pilzen zu mehr Erfolg: Wenn Manager sich mit Psychedelika berauschen“
English: “Success through mushrooms: When managers turn to psychedelics”
Simon Frost reported on psychedelic retreats becoming a trend among leaders and asked what LSD and psilocybin actually do for a career, a critical, questioning look at the field and at who runs these programs responsibly.
Read at tagesspiegel.de →
“What Is a Dark Retreat and How Did It Become 2026’s Most Radical Wellness Trend?”
Condé Nast Traveller examined the rise of darkness retreats, extended time in complete darkness as a contemplative practice, and why the format has become one of 2026’s most discussed wellness trends. Evolute’s EvoDARK darkness retreat in Germany follows this practice with structured preparation and facilitation, and without psychoactive substances. The piece expands on Condé Nast Traveller’s “The 16 Biggest Wellness Travel Trends of 2026”, which also names EvoDARK among the tailor-built darkness centres driving the trend.
Television & Podcasts
„Die Welt der Coaches: Mach mich gesund!“
English: “The world of coaches: Make me healthy!” - TV reportage
ZDF’s reportage took a critical look at the booming coaching industry, including psychedelic retreats with psilocybin truffles, and asked what separates serious, medically structured programs from questionable offerings. A question we welcome: it is the same one we ask of the field ourselves.
Watch at zdf.de →
„Psychedelic Leadership: Manager setzen auf Magic Mushrooms“
English: “Psychedelic leadership: Managers turn to magic mushrooms”
In its daily podcast NZZ Akzent, the Neue Zürcher Zeitung explored why managers are experimenting with psilocybin, what a guided retreat actually involves, and where the legal and psychological boundaries lie.
Listen at nzz.ch →Press & Interview Enquiries
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FAQ: Evolute Institute Press Coverage
Has Evolute Institute been featured in the media?
Yes. Evolute Institute has been covered by Der Spiegel, NZZ, Manager Magazin, ZDF, Der Tagesspiegel and Condé Nast Traveller, in reporting on psychedelic-assisted coaching for executives and on legal psilocybin retreats in the Netherlands.
Why is Evolute Institute covered by business media?
Evolute Institute’s retreat programs are designed for professionals, entrepreneurs and leaders, which is why outlets such as Der Spiegel, Manager Magazin and NZZ cover them. The founders’ backgrounds also draw media interest: Dr. Dmitrij Achelrod holds a PhD in Health Economics (Hamburg and Oxford), and Christopher Kabakis is an Affiliate Professor at ESCP Business School.
How can journalists contact Evolute Institute?
Journalists can reach Evolute Institute through the contact page at evolute-institute.com/contact/. We welcome interview requests, background briefings and fact-checking enquiries, and respond to press requests directly, as the founders. A short “About Evolute Institute” paragraph and background on our safety standards are available in the Press & Interview Enquiries section of this page.
Is the coverage independent reporting?
Yes. All articles, broadcasts and podcast episodes listed on this page are independent editorial coverage. Evolute Institute does not pay
for media coverage, and the list includes critical pieces that ask hard questions about the coaching and retreat industry.