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Plant Medicine Integration Coaching

  • Writer: Laura
    Laura
  • Sep 10, 2024
  • 4 min read

Updated: Oct 25, 2024

So, you’ve just had your mind blown by a plant medicine journey. Maybe you’ve connected with something cosmic, or shattered the illusion of who you thought you were. Hell, maybe you’ve even met your inner dragon. Whatever happened, one thing’s for sure - you’re not the same. Now you’re back in this dimension, probably thinking, “What the actual fck do I do with all this?”


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Why Plant Medicine Integration is Key

It’s not enough to just have a life-changing experience. You need to integrate it. Transformation doesn’t happen just because you had a mystical moment or cried your guts out on psilocybin. If you don’t actively take what you learned and weave it into your day-to-day life, those breakthroughs fade away, and you’re back to square one—or worse.


Integration is where the real work happens. It’s where you start embodying the insights and changes you uncovered during the journey. This process involves making sense of what happened, finding practical ways to live in alignment, and regulating your nervous system through it all.


As Eckhart Tolle said, "The true measure of wisdom is in how you live, not what you know". It's not just about the realization - it's about how to apply it to your life in meaningful ways.


Why You Need the Right Coach—Not Just Any Coach

Not every integration coach is going to be your coach. You need someone who not only vibes with your energy but can also guide you through the specific layers of healing and transformation that are unfolding for you.


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This work is personal. Your coach should be able to hold space for all the stuff coming up—whether it’s deep-rooted trauma, dark energy, or just the overwhelming need to make sense of the new insights you’ve gained. True healing isn’t linear, and it’s messy at times. You need someone who isn’t afraid to walk with you through the shadow work and won’t sugarcoat the reality of the integration process.


How to Find the Right Coach for You

Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing your integration coach:

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  • Trust Your Gut – This is the number one rule. If something feels off in your body when you’re talking to someone, trust that instinct. Your energy will tell you if the connection is right.


  • Don’t Settle for Generic – If a coach is offering cookie-cutter advice or they sound like a walking Instagram meme, move on. Your journey is unique, and you need someone who understands that. You’re not just another client—they should see you and meet you where you are.


  • Look for Real-Life Experience – Your coach should have walked the path themselves. If they’ve never sat with plant medicine or experienced the highs and lows of integration, they won’t understand your process on a deep level. It’s that simple.


  • Energy Matters – This isn’t conventional therapy. Your integration coach should know how to work with energy because that’s what this is. You’ve up your awareness and your energy, and now you need someone who can help you ground into your truth and stay aligned with your new awareness.


  • Don’t Rush – Take your time. If you’re fresh off a journey, your energy might still be all over the place. Have conversations with potential coaches, ask questions, and feel out the vibe. You’re choosing someone to help you navigate some deep, transformative work, so it’s worth finding the right fit.


Simple Integration Tips After Your Psychedelic Experience

The following tips will not be inclusive to every experience, it is important to contact a plant medicine integration coach to help you with your unique experience. However, these can be good places to start and reflect.


Give yourself time and space

If possible, don’t jump straight back into your routine. It can be really helpful to take some time off between your psychedelic experience and your normal life and routine. Even one day of unscheduled time to yourself can make a big difference.


Journaling for Integration

Writing down your thoughts, feelings, and insights from your journey is one of the most effective ways to integrate. Start each day by jotting down what's coming up for you - new perspectives, emotions, and questions. Journaling with help you track your evolution over time.


Body Awareness Practices

Staying connected to your body is essential. Grounding practices like mindful breathing, stretching, or even light yoga can help you embody the changes you've experienced. Pay attention to where emotions show up in your body. You may also want to seek out body work support such as acupuncture, massage, etc.


Allow yourself to learn how you’ve changed

Many people find their preferences shift after a psychedelic plant medicine experience. You may be drawn to different foods, people, or activities. Give yourself the space to discover what feels right.


Pay attention to your intuition

After a profound experience, your intuition can become heightened. The trip pulls you out of your ordinary, linear mindset and tunes into deeper unconscious communication. Pay attention to subtle signals and insights, as they may offer additional guidance.


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Integration Is Where the Real Magic Happens

The plant medicine gives you the insights, but the integration brings you back into balance. It’s about finding stability in your nervous system while embodying the new awareness and wisdom that came through during the journey. Without integration, you’re just a person with a story—not a person who’s truly transformed.


As James Fadiman, a pioneer in psychedelic research, said, "Psychedelics are not a cure, they are a tool. And as with any tool, the skill lies in how you use it." The real transformation happens when you take those raw, potent realizations and turn them into lasting change.


So, take the time to find the right support, because you deserve someone who can help you carry that transformation into every aspect of your life.


Ready to find your coach? You already know the answer is within you. Now, let’s make sure you’re supported in that process. I offer connection & clarity calls, and you can read more about my plant medicine integration coaching services HERE.

 
 
 

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