GOOP LAB

Today’s topic: The GOOP Lab.

Have you seen Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP LAB series on Netflix? I actually really enjoyed it. It’s definitely a little out there — but in the best way. I’ve always been drawn to things that are unconventional and outside the box, so it worked for me. If you’re into that kind of thing too, I’d recommend giving it a watch.

Let's discuss Season 1, "The Healing Trip." First, let me be clear: I have never touched shrooms in my entire life, YET. However, seeing Gwyneth's coworkers indulge under supervision seemed pretty fascinating. Watching these adults experience psychedelic therapy—laughing hard, crying, and releasing intense emotions—was remarkable. I think it's brave to allow yourself to go through such a trip, especially on TV, where millions, if not billions, are watching. Elise, the GOOP chief content officer, made me laugh when she started feeling the effects of the shrooms. She thought she was inside a tree and called herself an amateur... Meanwhile, her coworker Kevin, Gwyneth's assistant at GOOP, expressed a wide range of emotions.

The burning question I keep coming back to is this: Did it change them? Did the experience give GOOP’s employees a new perspective on life—or was it just a wild ride with a temporary high?

Gotta love Gwyneth—bold, weird, and totally herself.