112 | The Hero’s Journey: Psychedelics Make Things Worse Before They Get Better

When challenges arise, that’s when the work becomes clear. Our triggers reveal what we need to address, offering valuable insights and breadcrumbs for our healing journey.
— Lana Pribic

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Are you feeling like the work isn’t working? Do you feel worse, rather than better? What if I told you that this is perfectly normal? Join me as we explore the reality that sometimes, before we reap the benefits of our healing journeys, we must confront the discomfort and emotional turbulence that arise.

Using the framework of the Hero’s Journey, we discuss how this process is not just about finding relief but engaging with the deeper wounds that psychedelics illuminate. By understanding that this discomfort is a natural part of the healing process, we can embrace the journey and recognize that facing our inner challenges is a sign of progress. Whether you're navigating your own healing or supporting others, this episode aims to validate your experience and encourage you to keep moving forward.


What You’ll Learn:

  • The stages of the Hero's Journey and how they mirror our psychedelic experiences.

  • Why it’s normal to feel overwhelmed or frustrated during the healing process.

  • The importance of facing discomfort and how it signifies progress.

  • How emotions are energy in motion and the necessity of feeling to heal.

  • The significance of support systems during challenging times.


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Where to find Lana:

I was introduced to psychedelics in my early 20s within rave culture, and few years later I began to use plant medicine ceremonially.

Many circumstances aligned leaving me shattered, and I began the journey of putting myself back together. Plant medicine & psychedelics saved me from depression, anxiety, and a life of feeling unworthy. This is now my life’s work and I have devoted myself to sharing psychedelics and plant medicines with others because I have personally experienced how effectively they can catalyze growth, healing and connection.

This idea for Modern Psychedelics came to me during a journaling session in early 2020. I was learning so much about psychedelics at the time (while experiencing the benefits firsthand), and I had a deep desire to talk about these topics with people in the field. Upon launching the Instagram community, the page grew tremendously over a short period of time and continues to have high levels of engagement.

I am a 3x certified professional life coach, and I work with people who want to better their lives by deeply integrating insights from their psychedelic experiences. I believe that we don’t have to spend our entire lives healing, and that the purpose of life is to live in the present moment.


Looking for a professional coach to support you on your psychedelic path?

Look no further! Along with being the host of the Modern Psychedelics Podcast, Lana is a 3x certified professional coach who works with people on the psychedelic path.

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