Retreats, Facilitators, and Guides Having someone trustworthy with you before, during, and after a journey will provide an extra layer of comfort and safety. Together, you’ll be able to express and process complicated thoughts and emotions. Journeying with someone you trust may make it easier for you to let go of control and submit fully to the mushroom experience. Knowing you can rely on someone to respond to possible emergencies can diminish any anxieties you might otherwise experience. You can approach your experience with mushrooms as you might the journey of climbing a mountain. When y ..read more

Cultivating a Support Network Spiritual friendship is not half the spiritual life. It’s the entire spiritual life. ~ BUDDHA Humans are social creatures. We have an innate drive to feel connected, seen, and understood. The more you relate with others, the more you realize that you are not alone in your struggles and perspectives. Psychedelic experiences can bring to the surface complex, suppressed emotions and patterns. As this process is often quite jarring and confusing, it can be overwhelming to navigate on your own. Creating deep bonds and connections with other like-minded people acti ..read more

Psilocybin & Pharmaceutical medications Many people turn to psilocybin as a natural way to decrease their dependence on certain pharmaceutical medications — most commonly antidepressants, opiates, and antipsychotics. This section briefly discusses potential interactions between psilocybin and antidepressants along with a few other substances. Please recognize that each person is unique. Just because two individuals take the same medication, it does not necessarily mean that they will benefit from the same course of treatment. Your medical history, intentions for taking medication, and h ..read more