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Building Your Foundation for Psychedelic Self-Exploration with Ashley Booth
Welcome back to Webdelics! In this episode, Scott Mason sits down with Ashley Booth—psychotherapist, psychedelic integration specialist, and recent Webdelics Top 100 honoree—for a deep dive into one of the most vital, yet often overlooked, topics in psychedelic exploration: developing a strong foundation for self-exploration.
Ashley shares her personal journey from marine scientist to psychedelic therapist, weaving in transformative experiences at Burning Man and with 5-MeO-DMT, and reflects on the importance of frameworks—like Kundalini yoga and Internal Family Systems therapy—for navigating the sometimes turbulent waters of psychedelic discovery. Together, Scott and Ashley unpack the crucial concept that heightened self-knowledge doesn't automatically guarantee smooth sailing. In fact, Ashley emphasizes the risks of jumping into profound psychedelic experiences without foundational tools for integration, coping, and emotional processing.
The conversation explores everything from intergenerational struggles with resilience, the search for stability and meaning, and the value of curiosity and the mystery of self. Ashley offers practical insights into preparing for psychedelic experiences, supporting oneself through the intense moments, and reconnecting with a deep inner resource—what she calls the “capital S Self.”
Whether you're new to psychedelics or a seasoned explorer, this episode is an invitation to look within, strengthen your foundation, and approach the vast landscape of consciousness with respect, curiosity, and a dash of playfulness. Tune in for an honest, heartfelt, and thoroughly practical guide to the real work behind the psychedelic journey.
00:00 Introduction
03:58 Psychedelics and Kundalini Awakening
10:33 Fear of Death and Insanity
14:00 Psychedelics and Self-Discovery Journey
18:15 Navigating Personal Truth and Wisdom
20:44 Stability Through Self-Understanding
24:46 Internal Family Systems Framework
29:14 Easing Concerns About Spirituality
31:32 From Atheism to Spiritual Awakening
34:43 Mindful Medicine: Avoiding Internal Backlash
40:03 Journey into Psychedelic Therapy
42:11 Psychedelics, Connection, and Integration
47:43 Creating Personal Meaning Through Values
49:42 Embrace Life's Mystery
54:51 Conclusion
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By Mark McNally, Chiara Burns, Scott MasonWelcome back to Webdelics! In this episode, Scott Mason sits down with Ashley Booth—psychotherapist, psychedelic integration specialist, and recent Webdelics Top 100 honoree—for a deep dive into one of the most vital, yet often overlooked, topics in psychedelic exploration: developing a strong foundation for self-exploration.
Ashley shares her personal journey from marine scientist to psychedelic therapist, weaving in transformative experiences at Burning Man and with 5-MeO-DMT, and reflects on the importance of frameworks—like Kundalini yoga and Internal Family Systems therapy—for navigating the sometimes turbulent waters of psychedelic discovery. Together, Scott and Ashley unpack the crucial concept that heightened self-knowledge doesn't automatically guarantee smooth sailing. In fact, Ashley emphasizes the risks of jumping into profound psychedelic experiences without foundational tools for integration, coping, and emotional processing.
The conversation explores everything from intergenerational struggles with resilience, the search for stability and meaning, and the value of curiosity and the mystery of self. Ashley offers practical insights into preparing for psychedelic experiences, supporting oneself through the intense moments, and reconnecting with a deep inner resource—what she calls the “capital S Self.”
Whether you're new to psychedelics or a seasoned explorer, this episode is an invitation to look within, strengthen your foundation, and approach the vast landscape of consciousness with respect, curiosity, and a dash of playfulness. Tune in for an honest, heartfelt, and thoroughly practical guide to the real work behind the psychedelic journey.
00:00 Introduction
03:58 Psychedelics and Kundalini Awakening
10:33 Fear of Death and Insanity
14:00 Psychedelics and Self-Discovery Journey
18:15 Navigating Personal Truth and Wisdom
20:44 Stability Through Self-Understanding
24:46 Internal Family Systems Framework
29:14 Easing Concerns About Spirituality
31:32 From Atheism to Spiritual Awakening
34:43 Mindful Medicine: Avoiding Internal Backlash
40:03 Journey into Psychedelic Therapy
42:11 Psychedelics, Connection, and Integration
47:43 Creating Personal Meaning Through Values
49:42 Embrace Life's Mystery
54:51 Conclusion