29. Trust the Trip: A Real Guide to Psychedelic Integration
In this episode, host April Pride unpacks the often-misunderstood process of psychedelic integration through a rich dialogue between music, mindset, and medicine. You’ll meet composer Andy Reichel and creative entrepreneur Colton Winger as they explore how soundscapes and intention-setting shape a psilocybin journey. With support from psychedelic facilitator Natasha Lannerd, Colton opens up about fear, control, and childhood trauma—and what it really means to surrender. This episode invites listeners to examine their own relationship to safety, transformation, and the rituals we create for healing. Expect immersive storytelling, sound psychology, and soulful honesty on what it means to trust yourself in altered states.
🔵 Key Takeaways
-Psychedelic integration is the real work—blending altered insights into your everyday reality
-Music, especially improvisational compositions, can act as a guide through internal terrain
-Even seasoned psychonauts face fear and resistance—surrendering is a practiced skill
-Facilitators help frame your experience with clarity, compassion, and continuity
-Set and setting still reign supreme: your mindset, environment, and intention shape the trip
Learn more about this episode, including guests and resources on substack:https://aprilpride.substack.com/p/trust-the-trip-psychedelic-integration
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