Unlike standard therapy, which often circles around the trauma story, psilocybin goes deeper — creating a non-ordinary state of consciousness where the psyche reorganizes itself. Survivors often describe the experience as:
Somatic release: A physical unburdening, as if laying down a backpack of pain.
Spiritual awakening: A felt connection to something greater, which reframes suffering.
Lasting neuroplasticity: The brain literally “rewires” itself, supporting ongoing healing (Davis et al., 2020).