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EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 56 MIN

135 | What to Do When Psychedelics Trigger an Identity Crisis (9 Practical Tips)

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$500 OFF for March + April start dates for ⁠1:1 Psychedelically-Informed life coaching⁠⁠. Apply now!What happens when a psychedelic experience doesn’t expand your sense of self, but instead collapses it?In this episode, I explore the reality of post-psychedelic identity crisis, also known as ontological shock or existential confusion. This is a deeply disorienting phase where your old sense of self no longer fits, leaving you questioning who you are, what you want, and how to move forward.Drawing from my own experience nearly a year after Iboga, I share what this process actually feels like, and how to navigate it with more clarity, stability, and self-trust.This episode offers grounded, practical psychedelic integration support for anyone experiencing anxiety, confusion, loss of identity, or emotional overwhelm after a psychedelic journey.What you'll learn:What a post-psychedelic identity crisis isWhy psychedelics can trigger ontological shock and ego destabilizationCommon symptoms: anxiety, low self-trust, confusion, lack of directionHow to ground yourself when your sense of self feels unstableMastering the mind and anxietyThe importance of emotional care and nervous system regulationActivating sobriety and prioritize clarityHow to reconnect with yourself through everyday lifeWhy curating your inputs (social media, content) matters, and how to do itReframing identity crisis as personal expansion and transformationMentioned in this episode:Kanna Wellness: MODERN15 to get 15% off your first order (Canada only)1:1 Psychedelically-Informed coaching: $500 OFF for March + April start datesPersonalized Coaching ProgramDoing the Work w/ Iboga: Iboga Prep & IntegrationStay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@modernpsychedelics⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Modern Psychedelics YouTube⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.modernpsychedelics.net⁠⁠⁠Substack: The Healthy Ego⁠⁠Free Resources:FREE Iboga Preparation Guide⁠FREE Set Better Goals⁠FREE Integration JournalFREE Intention Setting Journal⁠FREE Psychedelic Ceremony Checklist⁠FREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + Integration⁠DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views, and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

$500 OFF for March + April start dates for ⁠1:1 Psychedelically-Informed life coaching⁠⁠. Apply now!What happens when a psychedelic experience doesn’t expand your sense of self, but instead collapses it?In this episode, I explore the reality of post-psychedelic identity crisis, also known as ontological shock or existential confusion. This is a deeply disorienting phase where your old sense of self no longer fits, leaving you questioning who you are, what you want, and how to move forward.Drawing from my own experience nearly a year after Iboga, I share what this process actually feels like, and how to navigate it with more clarity, stability, and self-trust.This episode offers grounded, practical psychedelic integration support for anyone experiencing anxiety, confusion, loss of identity, or emotional overwhelm after a psychedelic journey.What you'll learn:What a post-psychedelic identity crisis isWhy psychedelics can trigger ontological shock and ego destabilizationCommon symptoms: anxiety, low self-trust, confusion, lack of directionHow to ground yourself when your sense of self feels unstableMastering the mind and anxietyThe importance of emotional care and nervous system regulationActivating sobriety and prioritize clarityHow to reconnect with yourself through everyday lifeWhy curating your inputs (social media, content) matters, and how to do itReframing identity crisis as personal expansion and transformationMentioned in this episode:Kanna Wellness: MODERN15 to get 15% off your first order (Canada only)1:1 Psychedelically-Informed coaching: $500 OFF for March + April start datesPersonalized Coaching ProgramDoing the Work w/ Iboga: Iboga Prep & IntegrationStay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@modernpsychedelics⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Modern Psychedelics YouTube⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.modernpsychedelics.net⁠⁠⁠Substack: The Healthy Ego⁠⁠Free Resources:FREE Iboga Preparation Guide⁠FREE Set Better Goals⁠FREE Integration JournalFREE Intention Setting Journal⁠FREE Psychedelic Ceremony Checklist⁠FREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + Integration⁠DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views, and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

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