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44. How Psychedelic Mindset Preparation Shapes Your Journey

What’s the difference between a trip that transforms—and one that just confuses? It starts with your mindset. In this episode of The High Guide, host April Pride is joined by High Guide Natasha Lannerd to unpack the essential role of psychedelic mindset preparation. From exploring growth vs. fixed mindsets to connecting with ancestors for spiritual clarity, this conversation invites you to think deeply about why you journey—and what inner work can help you feel ready. You’ll hear real reflections from three sister trippers preparing for their own psychedelic journeys, including how they set intentions and soften control. Whether you’re new to psychedelics or looking to deepen your integration practice, this episode delivers perspective-shifting tools that begin before the medicine even kicks in.

🔵 Key Takeaways

-A growth mindset improves your ability to navigate challenging psychedelic moments with curiosity and resilience.

-Intention setting is not about fixing yourself—it’s about listening to what your inner world wants to reveal.

-Preparing for a psychedelic trip is like preparing for travel: plan what you can, but leave space for the unexpected.

-Connecting with elevated ancestors can provide spiritual grounding and guidance during altered states.

-Mindset preparation can be the one part of your journey you do control—through journaling, diet, and reflection.

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43. Your First Psilocybin Mushroom Trip: Sourcing, Strains, and Dosing

What does it really take to prepare for your first psilocybin mushroom experience? In this episode of The High Guide, host April Pride breaks down everything women need to know to start their psychedelic journey with intention. Joined by seasoned guide Natasha Lannerd and three “sister trippers,” April covers where to find mushrooms, how to choose the right strain, and what to consider when dosing solo. Whether you're curious about the mysterious blue bruises on shrooms or wondering if body weight affects your dose (spoiler: it doesn’t), this episode offers grounded, science-backed advice—plus a few irreverent laughs. Expect cultural context, emotional insight, and real talk on the road to transformation.

🔵 Key Takeaways

-Psilocybin dosage isn’t body-weight dependent—a fixed dose works across body types, says the science and the guides.

-Golden Teacher is ideal for beginners with its gentle, introspective effects and shorter trip duration.

-Albino Penis Envy delivers intensity, favored by experienced users or those microdosing with tolerance.

-Blue mushrooms aren’t more potent—that discoloration is degradation, not strength.

-Lemon tekking enhances onset and intensity, offering a faster route to insight with the same dose.

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42. Unlocking Your Inner Healer: Psilocybin Integration Therapy with Natasha Lannerd

What does it mean to do the work after a psychedelic trip? In this kickoff episode of the new season, host April Pride introduces us to psilocybin integration therapy and the woman guiding listeners through it: facilitator Natasha Lannerd. With stories rooted in trauma, healing, and radical self-compassion, Natasha shares how her own transformation through mushrooms became a calling to support others. From cultivating the inner witness to reclaiming agency over your narrative, this episode lays the groundwork for integrating psychedelic experiences with intention—and honesty. Expect soulful truth-telling, clear-eyed coaching, and a peek into how psychedelic journeys can lead to profound wholeness, especially for women navigating midlife transitions.

🔵 Key Takeaways

-Facilitators aren't fixers—they hold space for your own inner healer to emerge.

-Integration is more than reflection—it's applying soul insights to real life.

-Wholeness begins with witnessing, not judging, all parts of yourself.

-Your story is not your identity—agency comes from choosing how it's told.

-Healing with mushrooms is about self-love, not being “fixed.”

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This audio trailer for The High Guide’s new season is a snapshot of what listeners can expect. Over 10 episodes, one psychedelic coach works with three women who consume psilocybin mushrooms after setting an intention for their journey. When the trip ends, these psychonauts each meet their coach to integrate their psychedelic experience to find deeper meaning and connection and tap the healer within. 

The High Guide is a podcast where listeners follow women's narratives of intentional psychedelic experiences. Each episode features a psychedelic facilitator (High Guide) who works with women from intake and setting an intention to post-trip integration. The High Guide’s creator and host is April Pride, a creative founder who is committed to sharing the stories of women with lives positively transformed by plant medicine - in ways big and small.

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41. Ego Death Experience: Psychedelics, the DMN Reset & Losing Yourself to Heal

What does it mean to lose your sense of self—and why might it be the medicine we need most right now? In this episode of The High Guide, April Pride explores the phenomenon of the ego death experience. More than a buzzword in the psychedelic world, ego death refers to the temporary loss of identity that allows us to reset our internal operating system. With vivid storytelling and clear science, April explains how psychedelics interrupt negative thought loops by quieting the Default Mode Network (DMN). This DMN “brain reset” can catalyze healing from addiction, anxiety, and trauma by shifting how we relate to ourselves—and the world around us. If you’ve ever wondered why surrendering the ego is central to psychedelic therapy, or how non-ordinary states unlock spiritual insight, this is your invitation to go deeper.

🔵 Key Takeaways

-Ego death is a temporary dissolution of self that often occurs in psychedelic states, offering feelings of unity and clarity.

-The ego’s primary function is survival—but it can become overly protective, fueling anxiety and negative self-talk.

-Psychedelics quiet the Default Mode Network (DMN), disrupting harmful mental loops and expanding consciousness.

-The DMN reset helps us distinguish our true self from ego-driven narratives and reactions.

-While powerful, the search for ego death should be approached with respect—too much detachment can become destabilizing.

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40. How Psilocybin Mushrooms Can Change Your Mind—and Your Friday Night

In this episode of The High Guide, host April Pride dives into the world of psilocybin mushrooms with the curiosity of a seeker and the clarity of a trip-sitter. Whether you’re wondering how to microdose, identify mushrooms safely, or explore higher-dose experiences, this guide offers real talk for real women. You’ll learn how psilocybin works on your serotonin system, how to choose a dose, and why lemon tek hits differently. April weaves history, humor, and harm reduction into a listen that’s both educational and totally unpretentious. For women navigating burnout, midlife shifts, or spiritual longing, this episode is a grounded entry point into intentional psychedelic use.

🔵 Key Takeaways

-Psilocybin mushrooms affect perception, mood, and thought by interacting with your serotonin system.

-Dosage matters: from microdose to heroic dose, April outlines what each range feels like—and when to bring a trip sitter.

-Brewing psilocybin mushroom tea can reduce side effects like nausea while intensifying onset.

-Safe sourcing and mushroom identification are non-negotiables; don’t DIY without research or community.

-Movies, music, and journaling all shape your trip—so does integration. Make room to reflect after you come down.

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39. DMT Experience Integration: How to Prepare, Journey, and Reflect

What does it mean to blast off—and then land again? In this episode of The High Guide, host April Pride unpacks the mystical, mind-bending experience of DMT, aka “the spirit molecule.” This short but potent psychedelic offers powerful visual journeys and soul-level insights—but also raises questions about how to integrate what you've seen and felt into daily life. Whether you’re curious about the chemistry of DMT, the difference between DMT and ayahuasca, or how your brain’s pineal gland is involved, this episode offers grounded, irreverent wisdom for the modern psychonaut. You’ll also hear April’s personal trip story (yes, it involves a vape pen) and tips for exploring altered states with intention.

🔵 Key Takeaways

-DMT, or dimethyltryptamine, is one of the most potent psychedelics—often dubbed the “drive-by” of psychedelics due to its fast onset and short duration.

-It’s both endogenous (produced naturally in the body) and exogenous (smoked or vaped in journeys).

-Ayahuasca contains DMT but adds hours to the experience—expect a longer emotional arc and spiritual depth.

-DMT trips often feature geometric visuals, time dilation, and interaction with non-human entities.

-Integration matters: even short trips deserve reflection, ritual, and a gentle return to self.

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38. MDMA Therapy & the Love Drug: Opening Hearts Before Minds

In this Valentine’s Day edition of The High Guide, host April Pride dives deep into her favorite psychoactive substance: MDMA. Often misunderstood as just a party drug, MDMA’s true power lies in its therapeutic potential to foster empathy, emotional connection, and inner healing. You’ll learn about MDMA’s evolution from couples therapy sessions to club culture and back to clinical studies—plus, how to safely dose, sequence with other psychedelics, and navigate the emotional landscape it unlocks. This episode is packed with personal stories, listener insights, and practical trip tips to support your journey with empathogens. Whether you're new to MDMA or rekindling your connection with the “love drug,” this guide opens the door to deeper compassion—for others and yourself.

🔵 Key Takeaways

-MDMA is an empathogenic substance—different from traditional psychedelics—and fosters emotional openness and connection.

-Its therapeutic use began in the 1970s and resurged in PTSD research today, despite a Schedule I classification.

-MDMA therapy can be a wise first step before psilocybin—open your heart before you open your mind.

-Always test black-market MDMA, dose conservatively (start with half), and be aware of its temperature regulation effects.

-Safe use includes proper sequencing, hydration, and avoiding harmful consumption methods like snorting.

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37. LSD Microdosing: What Women Need to Know Before Their First Drop

In this candid, creatively unfiltered episode, host April Pride returns with a new bonus series exploring entheogens—starting with LSD microdosing. From personal anecdotes to government mind control experiments, April invites listeners into a cultural, historical, and deeply personal unpacking of acid’s past and present. You’ll learn what LSD microdosing is, how to do it safely, and what to avoid. This primer is equal parts poetic and practical—ideal for curious, health-conscious women ready to take that first mindful drop.

🔵 Key Takeaways

-LSD was originally derived from ergot fungus and has a complex, dramatic history tied to madness, mysticism, and medicine.

-Microdosing involves 20 micrograms—about 1/5 of a typical trip dose—and can enhance mood, creativity, and connection.

-LSD’s history includes CIA-backed experiments (MK-Ultra), hippie counterculture, and 21st-century therapeutic revival.

-Not safe for everyone—those with mental health conditions or cardiac issues should consult a doctor first.

-Must-watch: “Wormwood” and a 1960s video of a woman on live TV describing her acid trip.

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36. Music for Tripping #7

Music for Tripping #7 concludes the Psyched Audio series. The intention for this psychedelic audio journey is to move forward and away from people and patterns that no longer serve us. After living through the pandemic we have a better understanding of why toxic people and repeated self-sabotage should be extracted from our lives. 

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