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

09/06/2024 33 min Temporada 1 Episodio 10
EP10: A Personal Story: Turning A Bad Psilocybin Trip Into A Healing Experience

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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.TakeawaysPsychedelics 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.Chapters00:00Introduction and Background03:10Psychedelics as a Tool for Healing Trauma08:26Challenging Psychedelic Experience and Integration14:06Feeling Complete and Connected25:36Continued Practice and Therapy for Transformation30:09The Role of Facilitators in Psychedelic Journeys36:16Conclusion and GratitudeConnect with us:WebsiteInstagramTiktokYoutubeFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.