Tryp Rapport Episode 008 - Will's Native Psilocybin Ceremony
Oct 2, 2022
Will shares his transformative experience in a high-dose psilocybin ceremony facilitated by a Native American church. He reflects on his journey from military service to finding support through community. Detailed imagery of the ceremony includes gathering traditional elements, grounding with fire, and powerful messages about grief. The episode explores the significance of communal meals and the various ways of purging during the experience. Will describes his desire for deeper exploration and emphasizes the importance of integrating these experiences into everyday life.
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Finding Community After Service
- Will found Veterans Walk and Talk after feeling lost post-military and followed them for about a year before joining.
- He signed up because he needed community and help with sleep, depression, and purpose.
Kirkuk Deployment Shaped His Trauma
- Will described deploying to Kirkuk, Iraq in 2011 and experiencing daily rocket attacks that changed him.
- He linked that deployment to jumpiness, PTSD symptoms, and deciding to leave the Air Force early.
Preparing For A Native Mushrooms Ceremony
- Will attended a Native-led womkish ceremony where participants gathered cedar, sage, rocks, and built an open-air ceremonial tent.
- He accepted a very large mushroom dose handed to him and washed it down with juice before the ceremony began.