Speaking of Jung: Interviews with Jungian Analysts Episode 153: The Psychedelic Jungian
Jan 9, 2026
Fiann Paul, a Zürich-trained Jungian psychoanalyst and founder of the International Jungian Psychedelic Association, delves into the intersection of depth psychology and psychedelics. He shares insights from over a decade of personal and clinical experience with plant medicines, advocating for experiential education and internal authority in psychedelic work. Fiann discusses the role of psychedelics as soul-revealing amplifiers, the significance of integration post-experience, and the potential for healing in personality disorders, while addressing societal stigmas surrounding drug use.
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Exploration As A Single Depth Metaphor
- Fiann Paul connects ocean expeditions, art, and psychedelics as a single metaphor for exploring the depth of consciousness.
- He emphasizes participation over voyeurism as essential to genuine inner exploration.
Train With Three Competence Pillars
- Build competence in psychedelic work through three pillars: personal experience, clinical practice, and supervision.
- Prioritize rigorous training rather than trendy short-term participation.
Three Experiential Degrees
- Fiann Paul describes three forms of experiential education: living on five continents, rowing five oceans, and psychedelic practice.
- He contrasts deep experiential learning with casual participation in psychedelics.
