How to Prepare for a Psychedelic Trip: Mind, Body & Intention for Psilocybin, Ayahuasca & San Pedro Journeys
How to Prepare for a Psychedelic Trip: A Beginner’s Guide to Psychedelic Journey Preparation
In this episode, Nicola Beer offers a warm and comprehensive guide for first-timers on how to prepare for a psychedelic trip. Whether you’re planning to take psilocybin, San Pedro (Huachuma), or LSD, this beginner-friendly episode covers every stage of the experience — from emotional and physical preparation to creating a safe space, surrendering during the journey, and soft integration afterward.
You'll learn:
- How to prepare mentally and emotionally for a psychedelic experience
- What foods and substances to avoid in the days before your trip
- How to set a powerful intention (and why it matters more than expectation)
- What “set and setting” mean — and how to create a safe environment
- Tips for navigating fear, emotion, or intensity during your journey
- The role of a trip sitter and how to choose someone supportive
- Gentle practices for post-journey reflection and integration
This beginner’s guide to psychedelic journey preparation is ideal for anyone feeling called to plant medicine and seeking support for their first trip.
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