59. Golden Teacher Mushroom: Your First Psychedelic Trip Starts Here

Thinking about trying psychedelics for the first time? Golden Teacher Mushrooms—affectionately known as GT—might be your best first step. In this episode of SetSet, host April Pride takes us deep into the golden glow of this beginner-friendly strain. With insights from psychedelic guide Natasha Lannerd, April shares what makes Golden Teacher the “Fisher Price” of psilocybin mushrooms: not too strong, not too long, but just right. Expect grounded wisdom on safe dosing, spiritual intention-setting, and how Seattle’s shifting psychedelic policy is creating space for a more open, informed, and inclusive community. Whether you're microdosing for emotional clarity or planning your first full trip, this episode offers practical tips and soulful reflection for midlife women navigating new frontiers in mental health.

🔵 Key Takeaways

-Golden Teacher is the most beginner-friendly strain due to its moderate potency, gentle effects, and manageable trip length.

-A typical beginner dose is 1–2 grams; trips often last 2–4 hours and include visuals, emotional clarity, and spiritual insight.

-GT can support microdosing goals like grounding, reflection, and emotional release—aka “happy cries.”

-Seattle’s decriminalization policy allows April to legally share her own psilocybin brand, Rae Rae, at community events.

-Set and setting are crucial: make sure your mindset is stable and your environment is safe before consuming.

Learn more about this episode, including guests and resources on substack:https://aprilpride.substack.com/p/golden-teacher-mushroom-first-time-psychonauts

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