Dave Asprey ’s psychedelic journey spans continents and states of consciousness — from microdosing LSD in LA to sipping Ayahuasca with shamans in the mountains of Peru.
The self-proclaimed “father of biohacking” has long touted the potential brain-boosting, trauma-releasing and even life-extending power of these mind-bending substances.
But it’s not all bliss and breakthroughs. In his new book “ Heavily Meditated ,” Asprey warns that psychedelics carry real risks and stresses that proper preparation is key to avoiding a trip gone wrong. 5
“It can take months to heal psychologically if you have a bad reaction or if you choose to try it alone without the support of an expert,” he wrote, noting that a “meaningful number of people have mental breaks afterward.”
So, how do you tr