Adventures Through The Mind

Integrating Ayahuasca Experiences (And Psychedelics In General) | Mijal Schmidt ~ ATTMind 183

Dec 8, 2023

01:52:33

This episode is with Mijal Schmidt and presents a rather robust exploration of what psychedelic integration is and the specifics of what an ayahuasca integration requires.

We talk about the importance of good preparation, and what that looks like; various integration practices and activities; the most common challenges in integrating ayahuasca experiences, including integrating HUGE experiences and difficult experiences; the integration of experiences of exogenous material, e.g. entities or absorbing other people’s processes; and how to know when we have successfully completed our integration.

We also explore the difference between psychedelic integration and psychotherapy; learning to accept what is happening in our journeys, even when we don't like it or want it or think it's what we are supposed to be experiencing; as well as how to support someone in a post-psychedelic crisis, and when to intervene for their own safety.

Enjoy!

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For links to Mijal's work, full show notes, and a link to watch this episode in video, head to bit.ly/ATTMind183

*** FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW**

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Episode Breakdown

(0:00) Opening
(1:05) Introduction and Guest Bio
(4:53) Patron Thanks
(6:07) Interview Begins
(7:13) Mijal’s integration history in private practice and through the ICEERS Support Center
(16:40) Best practices in preparing for a psychedelic journey
(22:36) Preparing for ayahuasca specifically
(28:56) The term “intake” vs “ceremony”
(29:57) What an ayahuasca experience is, and what we might find
(37:22) Considering the integration of experiences of exogenous material, e.g. entities or absorbing other people’s processes
(44:05) The importance of acknowledging Mystery
(50:40) What, exactly, is psychedelic integration?
(58:10) Various integration practices and activities
(1:02:21) We need to be care about when, and who we talk to about our psychedelic experiences
(1:12:13) Be careful acting on what ayahuasca tells you, unless it's getting you out of danger
(1:14:52) How to know when you have successfully integrated your ayahuasca experience
(1:18:53) The most common challenges in integrating ayahuasca experiences
(1:24:20) Integrating HUGE ayahuasca experiences
(1:30:09) Learning to accept what is happening in our journeys
(1:34:49) The feelings you think are in the way, are the way
(1:26:23) Supporting someone in post-psychedelic crisis
(1:41:53) When to intervene in someone’s post-psychedelic crisis
(1:48:57) Follow-up links and social handles
(1:51:12) Outro