The essential guide for anyone seeking clarity, safety, and empowered transformation in the rapidly evolving world of psychedelic healing—from bestselling author and expert guide Kristina Hunter

Includes in-depth discussions of preparation, integration, power dynamics, consent, and what to look for—or walk away from—when seeking a guide or facilitator

Psychedelic experiences can be life-changing, but how you approach them matters. What is the right medicine to start with? Which setting is right: a group ceremony, a facilitated journey, or a solo experience? How can you tell whether a facilitator is trustworthy?

Grounded in rigorous science, trauma-informed care, and self-advocacy, this handbook is an expert resource for anyone seeking the transformative benefits of psychedelic healing.

You’ll learn:


- Whether this path is right for you: how to honestly assess your motivations and readiness, so you can decide whether to move forward
- Safer use: how to minimize risk and learn your own limits
- A self-empowered approach that helps you make informed, conscious choices from a place of agency and discernment
- How psychedelics heal: how psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, and other medicines restore brain flexibility, engage inner healing intelligence, and deepen connection
- How to find (and vet) a facilitator: what to look for, what questions to ask, and when to walk away
- Practical tools for preparation and integration: crafting clear intentions, choosing a setting that fits, cultivating inner resources to meet the journey ahead, and rooting your insights in daily life


Hunter dedicates three full chapters to navigating the ethics and power dynamics of guided psychedelic exploration, providing necessary 21st-century updates to classic psychedelic explorers’ guides. You’ll learn which red (and orange) flags to look out for—and come away equipped to make informed choices, trust your judgment, and approach this powerful experience with discernment and care.