Preparing for the unknown elements of a psychedelic experience requires journeyers to address several layers of internal resistance. In this episode, our hosts will discuss how psychedelic journeys often catalyze the release of subconscious and unconscious inner events, thoughts, and beliefs.

They explain how repressed trauma can become exposed during the psychedelic experience, and how our relationship to control may determine the effect these surfacing emotions have on our wellbeing, specifically when journeyers aren’t prepared to uncover them. 

Nicholas and Jimmy assess how proper therapeutic and community support can help journeyers navigate the unknown elements of psychedelic experiences. They divulge tangible ways for prospective journeyers to prepare for and move through unpredictability, including expectation management, mindfulness practices, and breathwork.

Our hosts use client examples to exemplify the resistance-dissolving effects of taking a personal inventory during the preparation stages. What does it mean that psychedelics are “beyond the mind”, and how does this affect our ability to cope with uncertainty? What factors should be considered before deciding if you’re ready for a psychedelic journey? 

Additional Resources:

• Episode Transcript
• Psychedelic Therapy Preparation Workshop
• Psychedelic Therapy Preparation Handbook
• Preparing For a Psychedelic Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide
• How to Surrender in a Psychedelic Experience
• How to Deal with Pre-Trip Anxiety During Psychedelic Therapy

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