by Alice Smeets | Apr 7, 2026 | Personal Experiences
You can watch Leesa share her full experience in her own words in the video linked here. This article expands on the deeper inner child healing process behind her journey.Leesa, a psychotherapist from the US arrived at the Inner Shift Institute after trying larger,...
by Alice Smeets | Mar 24, 2026 | Mushroom Musings, Personal Experiences, The Shift Retreat
These case studies from a neuro-affirming psilocybin retreat showcase how the right environment and support can help neurodivergent individuals experience profound healing and shifts in their nervous system, moving beyond masking and into self-acceptance. Tess, Sam,...
by Alice Smeets | Mar 24, 2026 | Educational, Mindful Musings, Personal Experiences
Why Neurodivergence Matters in a Psychedelic Retreat Journey For neurodivergent individuals, psychedelic retreats can be a profound healing experience, but require a provider that understands and accommodates their unique sensory, communication, and processing...
by Alice Smeets | Feb 16, 2026 | Conscious Drug Use, Educational, Mushroom Musings, Personal Experiences
To find the right psychedelic retreat for you, it’s important to evaluate the provider’s safety protocols, facilitator experience, and whether their framework: traditional, clinical, or therapeutic, aligns with your specific needs and intentions. Because...
by Alice Smeets | Jan 12, 2026 | Conscious Drug Use, Educational, Mushroom Musings, Personal Experiences
The Voice of the Plants – Mapacho For thousands of years, plants have been seen not only as medicine, but as teachers. Each one carries a distinct character, a message, and a way of working with us that goes far beyond chemistry. In this series, I let the plants...
by Alice Smeets | Dec 3, 2025 | Conscious Drug Use, Educational, Mushroom Musings, Personal Experiences
Can You Be Healing Cancer with Psychedelics? One Facilitator’s Story When people talk about psychedelics, they often focus on mental health: depression, trauma, anxiety. But a growing number of people are exploring something deeper; the link between psychedelic...
