23. Tips to Navigate Your First (or Next) Psychedelic Experience

Wondering how to dose mushrooms for your first or next trip? In this second installment of The High Guide’s two-part psychedelic prep series, April Pride offers an unfiltered and wise countdown of tips to trip—covering psilocybin dosing levels, ingestion methods, and real stories from other journeyers. From 0.5g “museum doses” to 5g heroic explorations, this episode is part protocol, part permission slip. Plus, we dive into DMT and Ayahuasca experiences, tips on mixing weed with psychedelics, and how to build a trip plan that’s intentional—not overwhelming. Whether you’re new or re-entering the world of plant medicine, this episode reminds you: safety, context, and curiosity are key.

🔵 Key Takeaways

-A low dose of psilocybin (0.5–2g) is ideal for a light, social, or visual trip. Think: museums, music, or nature walks.

-Dosing impacts trip duration, intensity, and emotional range—set your intentions and scale accordingly.

-Ingest mushrooms via tea, lemon tek, or food—but be mindful of onset time and duration.

-Ayahuasca and DMT offer powerful visuals and emotional insights but require preparation and support.

-Mixing cannabis with psychedelics can amplify or soothe effects—know your limits and when to pause.

Learn more about this episode, including guests and resources on substack:https://aprilpride.substack.com/p/prepare-for-psychedlic-journey-2

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