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Paul F. Austin discusses the importance of matching different psychedelics to individual microdosing needs and outcomes.

In this special solo episode, adapted from a recent live training, Paul F. Austin explores one of the most important and often overlooked realities of microdosing: different substances create different outcomes. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-359/?ref=278 Drawing on more than a decade of experience in psychedelic education and coaching, Paul compares psilocybin, LSD, huachuma (San Pedro), ketamine, and iboga through the lens of client goals, nervous system regulation, emotional processing, cognitive performance, and contraindications. Paul explains why generic microdosing protocols often fall short, how practitioners can better match substances to individual needs, and why context, preparation, and integration matter far more than any single medicine. He also shares why huachuma has become the foundation of the Psychedelic Coaching Institute's microdosing methodology and offers guidance for practitioners looking to support clients with greater precision and care. Highlights: Why generic microdosing protocols can fall short How psilocybin supports emotional processing and inner work LSD's role in focus, creativity, and physiological…

People in this episode

Host: Paul F. Austin

Topics covered

• microdosing
• psychedelics
• substance comparison
• client goals
• nervous system regulation
• emotional processing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Psychedelic Coaching Institute

Products: psilocybin, LSD, Huachuma, ketamine, iboga

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