118 | Psychedelic Pre-Work: Navigating the Chaos Before the Ceremony

Life might feel like it’s falling apart, but that’s actually a sign that the medicine is already working with you, bringing things to the surface to be healed.”
— Lana Pribic

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In this solo episode, Lana dives into the often-overlooked phase of pre-work that occurs before a psychedelic ceremony or experience. Drawing on her own experiences as she prepares for her upcoming Iboga retreat, Lana explores how life often begins to feel chaotic and overwhelming as deep-seated emotions, traumas, and blockages rise to the surface in anticipation of the journey.

The theory being proposed here is that the pre-work phase is the medicine’s way of already working with you, helping you clear the path and integrate deeper healing before you even sit down for ceremony. Lana shares personal insights, offers tips for navigating this challenging yet transformative phase, and provides guidance for those experiencing similar discomfort.


What You’ll Learn:

  • The pre-work phase: what happens before the ceremony and why it’s crucial

  • Navigating chaos: how life can feel like it's falling apart before a big ceremony

  • Overcoming fears, traumas, and emotional blockages through pre-work

  • The importance of awareness during pre-work and trusting the process

  • Emotional triggers and how to process them during this phase

  • Practical tips for dealing with pre-work: engaging in grounding practices, therapy, and self-reflection

  • How dreams, increased sensitivity, and heightened awareness can be signs of pre-work

  • The benefits of enlisting support during the pre-work phase

  • How to track your emotional and energetic shifts leading up to ceremony


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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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