Below are curated resources to help you learn more about psychedelics and integrate your experiences.
🗺️ 5-Step Integration Process
Use this framework to guide your post-retreat experience:
Receive: Absorb insights from the experience—through reflection, conversation, activities, and intuition.
Process: Create mental and physical space to introspect, contemplate, and feel the meaning of your journey.
Action: Implement discoveries by forming new perspectives, healthier habits, and acting with integrity.
Release: Identify and let go of what no longer serves you (e.g., bad habits, negative attitudes, self-doubt).
Practice: Reinforce new beliefs and habits through routines, accountability, and consistent action.
✨ Integrative Questions
Use these prompts to reflect on your experiences:
How do you feel about your experience?
What are your most striking memories?
What themes came up?
What have you learned, gained, or discovered?
How can you implement what you’ve learned into your life?
🎥 Documentaries
Explore these films to deepen your understanding of psychedelics, fungi, and personal transformation:
Fantastic Fungi: Discover the magic of fungi and psilocybin.
The Mind, Explained (Season 1, Psilocybin Episode): Learn how psychedelics impact the brain.
Dosed: A woman’s journey using psychedelics for healing.
From Shock to Awe: Veterans turn to psychedelics for PTSD relief.
📚 Books
Dive into these transformative reads to learn more and support your integration process:
The history and resurgence of psychedelic substances, delving into their potential therapeutic benefits for mental health issues such as depression and addiction. This 101 combines scientific research with personal experiences to provide a comprehensive view of how psychedelics can alter consciousness and promote healing.
A practical guide for safe and intentional psychedelic experiences, covering spiritual, therapeutic, and problem-solving uses. This includes best practices for preparation, navigation, and integration of these experiences, drawing on decades of research and personal insights.
How trauma affects the body and mind, exploring innovative treatments that utilize the brain's natural neuroplasticity to heal. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the physical manifestations of trauma and offers pathways to recovery.
The Author of Brave New World recounts his experiences with mescaline, offering profound insights into human perception and consciousness. He discusses how psychedelics can open the mind to new ways of seeing the world, challenging conventional perceptions of reality.
✍️ Integration Exercises
Journaling: What insights are still resonating with you? How can you integrate these insights into your daily life?
Meditation Practices: Try mindful breathing or visualization exercises.
Creative Expression: Draw, paint, or make music inspired by your journey.
Nature Walks: Reconnect with the earth and your surroundings.
Body Movement: Yoga, dance, or stretching can help release stored energy.
🌐 Online Communities & More Resources
Connect with like-minded individuals for shared support and find more resources on their networks.
Zendo Project: Psychedelic peer support non-profit
Fireside Project: Support hotline with many useful resources
Reddit: r/Psychedelics: A casual & fun exchange
🧠 Work With Me: Personal Integration Support
If you'd like personal guidance, you can book a 1 on 1 integration session with me. After my retreats, the first one is free!
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