We Can Do Hard Things What Psychedelics Taught Glennon
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Oct 14, 2025 Glennon shares her wild journey with therapeutic psychedelics, revealing a macro-dosing mishap that had her tripping during Zoom calls. She delves into vivid visions, including encounters with her ancestors and the influence of Sinéad O’Connor. The experience shifts her perspective from fear as a personal flaw to an inherited survival pattern, fostering compassion and understanding. Discover how the phrase 'I don’t know' transformed her mindset and offered healing insights.
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Reluctant Start To A Therapeutic Experiment
- Glennon resisted therapeutic psychedelics for years before agreeing during an eating-disorder plateau.
- She learned psychedelics can be a structured method for breaking rigid thinking tied to anorexia.
Rigidity In Thinking And Neuroplasticity
- Glennon explains anorexia as a "rigid thinking" neuropathway that repeats survival behaviors.
- Psychedelics can create neuroplasticity and reveal new mental paths beyond worn grooves.
Plan, Prep, And Test Before A Journey
- Prepare weeks of therapy, intentions, and integration before a guided psychedelic journey.
- Use microdosing tests to check interactions with SSRIs before full journeys.
