Planning a psychedelic experience, and seeking a good playlist? Look no further!

I created a playlist that takes you on an emotional journey (it’s also great to listen to sans substance) with mostly instrumental (a few songs have lyrics) songs that are emotionally evocative.

The playlist begins with some relaxing, meditative music, then brings in some emotional/melancholic songs before building to some activating music to help anger flow. Then it flows into more sorrowful music for accessing grief and sadness. Finally, it gets into several hours of triumphant, happy songs (tune to these if you’re struggling at any point in your journey.

If you’re planning to participate in a psychedelic journey with substances like psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, ketamine, ayahuasca, DMT, san pedro, peyote, mescaline, or other substances - whether alone or with a guide - feel free to use these tools to get the most out of your experience. Please note: as I mention in the interview, these tools merely reveal the map, NOT the territory - this means that it can show you how to view or what to look at in your life, but can’t tell you what to do/change. This is where it can be immensely helpful to have a guide or a therapist to help you navigate this map, and to create action steps that can lead to sustainable change after a psychedelic journey.

There were other hard times that week, which led to other breakdowns and fears of not belonging. But each time I shared my struggles with my dear friends within the Zendo Project community, I was met with deep acceptance and shared struggles. It reminded me that no matter how expertly put together and badass someone might appear from the outside, we all struggle with belonging and worthiness. It was the reminder I needed that I can arrive exactly as I am, even when - or maybe especially when - sleep-deprived, stressed, and completely obscured by imposter syndrome. This community can hold me exactly as I am. I don’t have to feign happiness or confidence. It’s a place where I can show up, wounds and all, and still feel loved.