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Tend to safety and comfort. If you have a sitter, review the journey plan together. If you are travelling solo, tell someone what, where and when.
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Trip without falling.
Our interactive guide takes you through preparation, journey day, sitter support and integration. Make your own plan, reflect as you go, and download checklists to keep close.
/A Psychedelic Experience: The Process at a Glance
On the day, check in with yourself and your support person. Something may have changed since you made the plan. You can postpone. If you proceed, keep the surroundings familiar and free of avoidable hazards. Have your support plan available. Music, eyeshades or lying down may fee
/post/a-general-process-overviewAbout Entheo
We have laid out a clear path to assess risk and move you through each stage of the experience: the preparation, the journey day and the integration.
/aboutDo I Need a Psychedelic Trip Sitter?
If you are new to psychedelics or you’re feeling anxious about your journey, having a trip sitter with you can be particularly helpful. This can help tame anxiety and instil a greater sense of safety allowing you to get into the right mindset on your journey day. Because psychede
/post/do-i-need-a-psychedelic-trip-sitterGet in touch
These are planning principles, not a guarantee of safety. Use the Preparation , Journey Day and Integration guides to work through the details.
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As the experience eases, familiar surroundings may return with a feeling of warmth, peace or appreciation. You may want to talk, move gently with music or sit quietly. Some journeyers feel emotionally raw or tired, and sleep may still be difficult. Keep the rest of the day simple
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Journey Day Guidebook A guide to setting up the day, asking for support and making space for the experience.
/resourcesWhy Entheo Exists
We’re perfect for people that have been hearing or reading about psychedelics but are a bit nervous about everything or unsure where to start. We made these guidebooks for preparation , the journey day , for the trip sitter , and integration that are bloody fantastic. We’ve broug
/post/why-we-existBasic Psychedelic Neuroscience
Stoliker et al. (2026). Psychedelics align brain activity with context 62 participants, fMRI/EEG and multiple contexts; open-label baseline-to-drug design, no placebo comparison. Neural patterns and next-day mindset associations are not proven clinical mediation.
/post/basic-neuroscienceBasics of Integration
by interacting with the content from the experience in the days and weeks after your trip, you may find it easier to understand what the experience means to you. Reflect on the experience, determine what your values and goals are and see what actions you can take to try a small s
/post/basics-of-integrationMDMA
As the experience begins, you may feel a warming, tingling and softening in the body. Some journeyers describe a calming effect and a sense of mental clarity. Others notice energy, jaw tension or restlessness.
/mdmaMedical Screening and Psychedelics
Before venturing on a psychedelic journey, you want to ensure the timing is right and understand the risks. A medical screen considers physical health, mental health, medications and recent changes. Being in a private setting does not remove those concerns. Psychedelics can intro
/post/medical-screening-and-psychedelicsMedication Considerations
If medication is helping you stay well, changing it deserves careful thought. Earlier Entheo material recommended tapering antidepressants before a journey. That was too broad. A reduced psychedelic effect and a dangerous drug interaction are different questions, and stopping med
/post/medication-managementMindfulness and Psychedelics
If things get tough in a psychedelic journey, mindfulness might help. Anxiety, fear, thought loops or difficult memories can be overwhelming. You might notice what is happening, feel your feet or breath, and ask for support. Gentle curiosity can be useful when it feels manageable
/post/mindfulness-and-psychedelicsPreparation
Consider a trip sitter. Set boundaries, outline roles and agree on a journey plan. If you are travelling solo, tell someone.
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Just before the journey, you might feel both excited and anxious. As the experience begins, colour and sound may become more vivid. You may notice a warm glow, a steady stream of thoughts, or laughter starting to emerge. You may also feel queasy or restless and want to get comfor
/psilocybinPsychedelics and Health Risks
Another aspect of a journey that can be difficult is ego dissolution: the usual boundaries of “I” or “self” may feel altered or absent. Some studies associate aspects of this experience with later outcomes, but this does not establish that more is better or necessary. Fear is not
/post/psychedelics-and-health-risksQuestions to Ask a Psychedelic Sitter or Facilitator
A good conversation should include reasons to postpone. Ask how they respond to changes in your sleep, mood, health or circumstances. Ask what happens if you are unsure on the day.
/post/questions-to-ask-a-psychedelic-sitter-or-facilitatorSet and Setting Begin with Trust
Trust should leave room for questions. Before the day, talk through what support would look like, what you do not want and what would happen if you became frightened or unwell. A reassuring person should be able to answer plainly.
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