33. How to Use Psilocybin Therapeutically: Lemon Tek, Tea, and Trauma Healing

How do you make a mushroom trip easier on your body—and more meaningful for your mind? In this episode, host April Pride is joined by trauma-informed facilitator Liv Vasquez and tripper Meryl Montgomery for a deep dive into therapeutic psilocybin use. You’ll learn how to prep your body, set your mindset, and choose an ingestion method that supports your intention—from lemon tek to tea to easing into a macrodose. This is a masterclass in the power of plant medicine to unlock healing, gently. Whether you're exploring psychedelics for emotional release, spiritual insight, or as an alternative to antidepressants, this episode guides you with clarity, care, and lived experience.

🔵 Key Takeaways

-Lemon juice can accelerate and intensify your trip—learn how to lemon tek safely

-Therapeutic macrodosing isn’t just about visuals—it’s about clarity and emotional closure

-Psilocybin tea is gentler on the gut and offers ceremonial grounding

-The right facilitator offers guidance, not control—your intuition still leads

-“Marie Kondo of the mind”: how psilocybin helps clear old trauma with gentleness

Learn more about this episode, including guests and resources on substack:https://aprilpride.substack.com/p/therapeutic-psilocybin-use

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