Dec 8, 2023
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
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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