The Psychedelic Podcast Microdosing as a Skill: AMA with Paul F. Austin
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Dec 6, 2025 In a compelling AMA session, Paul F. Austin dives into microdosing protocols, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right substances and incorporating nervous system health. He discusses the risks associated with SSRIs and suggests ketamine as a safer entry point. Austin highlights how microdosing can enhance creativity and leadership, linking it to nervous system regulation. Ethical practices for coaches are also explored, including setting boundaries and understanding the difference between coaching and therapeutic roles.
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Start With Plant Medicines And Nervous System Work
- Start microdosing with psilocybin or wachuma to build a stable scaffold before exploring LSD.
- Combine microdosing with nervous-system practices like breathwork and movement for better results.
Cycle Your Microdosing With Planned Breaks
- Use a cyclic schedule: three weeks on microdosing, then one week off as a rule of thumb.
- After an intense six-week cycle, take at least two weeks off to reset and assess changes.
Nervous System Health Is The Core Lever
- Nervous-system regulation is the foundation for both healing and peak performance effects of microdosing.
- Improving HRV is a practical external metric to track nervous-system health and readiness.