In psychedelic work, consent isn’t a checkbox—it’s a living agreement. Before any medicine is taken, we need to co-create safety, talk about boundaries, and help people ask for what they actually want. Inspired by the Wheel of Consent, this post explores how real consent starts before the journey, deepens through slowing down, and is held with integrity—especially when things get intense. Whether or not you’ve ever taken psychedelics, these lessons matter.

Many people avoid psychedelic therapy because they’re afraid of losing control. But at some point in life—whether through crisis, illness, or transformation—everyone surrenders. What if letting go isn’t the end of safety, but the beginning of healing?