EP10: A Personal Story: Turning A Bad Psilocybin Trip Into A Healing Experience

Vivi came to the Shift Retreat of the Inner Shift Institute in May 2024. She shares her experience of a so-called "bad trip", how this was for her and the importance of integration work to turn this challenging trip into a life-changing journey.

Vivi discusses the profound changes she has experienced, including a sense of completeness, connection, and a new perspective on life. She emphasizes the importance of continued practice and therapy to maintain and deepen these changes.

Takeaways

• Psychedelics can help process trauma and overcome feelings of abandonment and unsafety.
• Integration work is crucial for finding closure and lasting positive changes after a challenging psychedelic experience.
• Practicing visualization and other techniques learned during the retreat can help maintain and deepen the positive changes.
• Creating a sense of emotional safety in everyday life is possible with continued practice and therapy.
• The support and guidance of skilled facilitators are essential for a transformative psychedelic experience.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

03:10

Psychedelics as a Tool for Healing Trauma

08:26

Challenging Psychedelic Experience and Integration

14:06

Feeling Complete and Connected

25:36

Continued Practice and Therapy for Transformation

30:09

The Role of Facilitators in Psychedelic Journeys

36:16

Conclusion and Gratitude

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