Seven Principles of the Psychonaut w/ Valerie Beltran

What does it mean to be a responsible psychonaut?In this episode of Divergent States, we sit down again with Valerie Beltran, licensed therapist, harm reduction expert, and educator with the Zendo Project, to unpack 7 core principles for navigating psychedelic states with intention, safety, and compassion.We break down everything from testing your stash to dismantling your ego, and talk about how these powerful tools can help us grow: not just as individuals, but as a culture.🔑 Topics we cover include:Harm reduction, substance testing, and staying safeWhat makes a psychonaut different from a recreational userEgo dissolution vs. ego inflation in the psychedelic spaceThe beauty of Zendo-style peer supportPsychedelic diversity, inclusion, and ethical useThe soul quadrant: psychedelics as a call to community actionIntegration as an everyday spiritual practiceWhy set, setting, and intention still matter more than hypeValerie brings grounded wisdom and therapeutic insight, while 3L1T3 and Bryan keep it real with stories, skepticism, and a few laughs about LSD philosophy, festival weirdness, and Rainbow drum circles.🧠 This is a great starting point for new explorers and a reminder to seasoned trippers that we all need to check our egos at the door sometimes.🎧 Music by Flintwick 🪬 Support the show + get the bonus after-show with Valerie at patreon.com/divergentstates 🎤 Email: [email protected]#Psychedelics #Psychonaut #Integration #ZendoProject #DivergentStates #PsychedelicTherapy #SetAndSetting #HarmReduction #MAPS #EgoDeath00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:18 - Valerie Beltran’s Background00:01:37 - Updates from the Zendo Project00:02:24 - Psychedelic Legalization News00:03:35 - Psychedelic Science 25 Conference00:05:19 - The Seven Psychonaut Principles00:05:50 - Principle 1: Harm Reduction & Personal Safety00:08:42 - Preparation (Set & Setting)00:14:21 - Principle 2: Do No Harm to Others00:16:07 - Principle 3: Community & Connection00:21:36 - Principle 4: Diversity & Inclusion00:25:59 - Principle 5: Ego Awareness00:31:18 - Principle 6: Integration & Reflection00:38:18 - Princliple 7: Advocacy & Social Justice00:44:47 - Closing RemarksSend us Fan MailFiresideProject.orgDownload the app or text/call 62-FIRESIDEZendo ProjectOur listeners get 10% off the Zendo Project SIT Program with the code DIVERGENTS10Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSpecial Thanks to our Macrodosers, Super D and Mike, and our Thumbprint Tier member, Angie on Patreon!  https://linktr.ee/3L1T3Mod