Coming Down Gently.

Sometimes we think our journey will last forever.

And sometimes we think that's awesome, and sometimes we think that's terrible.

I've been in both states.

I've had the thought, "I'm stuck like this now. I'm going to be this confused and scared forever."

I've also had the thought, "This is bliss, I want to be here forever."

It's never been the case. They've always ended. I come out a little different each time, but still, they've never been eternal.

I've had experiences where I thought I was crazy or doomed, and they've ended pretty nearly the same as the experiences where I thought I ascended into a lightfilled, sacred, geometric realm for good this time.

With Brunch.

Nothing like staring into the vastness of a fading vision with a glass of orange juice and a coffee while sitting in a cafe surrounded by chattering people who are well-rested and none the wiser. It reminds me of the post-credit scene of the Avengers.

Coming down gently means different things to different people. Me, I like juice.

Both sweet journeys and tough journeys have their value.

The terror brings humility. The ecstasy brings gratitude. These are two important qualities.

People constantly ask me for integration practices.

Cultivate humility. Cultivate gratitude.

Parts work can't compare. Parts work does a lovely job of clearing the field of psychic debris. If you're wrapped up your stuff, it can help you get unwrapped. But at some point you are your firefighters, and your managers and your demons and children are going to have to get it together enough to cultivate humility and gratitude.

Nobody can grow in compassion for you.

That's the practice. That's the biohack. Most of us are trained towards selfishness and self centeredness. It might be hardwired into us at some level. If you want to hack yourself, to really go against the grain, practice compassion. Not to be confused with people-pleasing. Real compassion.

How do you do it? Become more humble? Become more grateful?

I don't know, I don't know you. It's different for everyone. Come to Golden Road group and we can talk about it.

But you can put those qualities in your mind and set the intention. You can look for opportunities. Focus more on embodiment and less on achievement.

Allow yourself to be as gentle as the comedown you wish to see.

Be the gentle comedown you wish to see!

I got to chant with Brenda this weekend, it was great

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Agua de Estrellas - medicine music by Brenda

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We chanted with Krishna Das, too

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❤️ Training Weekend in San Francisco

November 6th to 8th in the Mission

Evoke the innate wisdom of your client with curiosity and presence. Skillfully move past blocks that stall your client's integration.

Discover the unparalleled impact of mindful inquiry and deep listening in your Psychedelic Integration Coaching. You’ll learn coaching techniques designed to awaken your clients’ inner resourcefulness. You’ll be able to practice them in our community container so that you can see how they work in real-time.

Join me for a transformative weekend, where we delve into the essence of Psychedelic Integration Coaching— asking good questions.

Inquiry is a practice that goes beyond mere discussions of microdosing protocols, or educational sessions on molecules and dosages. Move beyond just lecturing your clients. Move beyond reactionary advice-giving; embrace the true art of coaching.

It’s time to recognize that your true value as a coach comes from your ability to be deeply present for your , to take your seat as a compassionate companion on the path in the truest way possible.

Fractal Inquiry allows you to meet your client as your authentic self, which ultimately maximizes the you can offer them.

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Offerings

Winter Coaching Training

Starting in the new year! Shoot me an email if you'd like to learn to be an integration coach.

~ Integration Circles

Open Circles on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. They will be at 3pm Eastern, Noon Pacific.

Women's Circles, every Thursday at 9pm Eastern, 6pm Pacific

You can join here: https://sqr.co/tamcircle/​

~ The Golden Road - Mentorship, Peer Support, Supervision, and Skill Building for Serious Psychonauts and Healing Professionals

The Golden Road has evolved into a wonderful group of practitioners.

We meet every Thursday at noon eastern.

There is also a large archive (over 200 hours) of psychedelic education and past talks.

The wonderful people who show up share not only their journeys, but the journeys of those they steward. It's become a place of learning, support, accountability, and peer review. Folks are learning some things from me, but they are also learning from each other. We all face unique challenges as we work in this space, and it's great to have a place where we can bring them for non-judgmental feedback and reflection. You're invited. Click here to join​

Golden Road is a group of coaches and guides that are growing their practices and coming together in the spirit of personal and professional peer support. You also get some teaching and Q&A with yours truly. The main group meeting is Thursdays at noon Eastern. Here's the link to that.​

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