Why I Trust the Healing Power of Plant Medicine

Sacred plant medicines can support deep healing, clarity, and reconnection.

I’ve gone back and forth about writing this post. The topic of plant medicine is often misrepresented, or spoken about in ways that either feel too clinical or too mystical. And sometimes, no matter how carefully you write, words can’t quite convey what happens in this space.

But I also know that many people are curious. They wonder if there is something here that could help them heal or grow, but they feel unsure and afraid to ask. That is why I’m writing this. Not to convince anyone, and not to present myself as an expert, but to share what I’ve witnessed and experienced...and why I trust this path.

I came to plant medicine with a open mind and actually researched very little about it because i didn't want to have preconceived notions about what the experience might belike. I was nervous. The idea of willingly opening the door to whatever might arise felt overwhelming. I wondered, what if it was too much? Even now, I still feel nervous before sitting with the medicine. But every time, without exception, I have come away grateful for the space it has given me to heal and release patterns I didn’t even know I was carrying.

In my very first ayahuasca ceremony, a memory from my past surfaced immediately and i thought "oh no, not this?!". It was something I had carried deep shame around, something I had worked hard to avoid thinking about for most of my life. With the medicine, rather than being overwhelmed by it, I was able to sit with it, be fully present with it, see it through different eyes; without the usual, pain and judgment. I relived that time in my life with compassion and love and tenderness for all involved, including myself. The release of shame in that moment was profound, and it has since allowed me to speak about that past experience in a way I never could before.

In another ceremony with mushrooms, I became aware of a part of myself that had been living in constant hyper-vigilance. I realized that I had carried this protective pattern for most of my life, likely since childhood. It had been running so quietly in the background that I didn’t even know it was there. In many ways, it had shaped how I moved through the world, always on guard, always bracing for the next thing to go wrong.

During the ceremony, I felt this part of me separate out enough that I could finally experience what life felt like without it. For the first time I could remember, I sat in my body with absolutely no fear. I didn’t even realize how much of my life had been shaped by this constant state of vigilance until I felt the space beneath it. That moment changed something fundamental for me. It showed me what was possible, and gave me a reference point for a different way of being.

I have also witnessed others experience similar moments of release, clarity, and deep connection. Plant medicine is not a magic fix, and it is not something to be approached lightly. It opens a door, but the work of healing and integration happens over time. It requires patience, support, and a deep respect for the process.

For anyone who is curious but unsure, I understand completely. I still approach this work with humility and caution. It is not right for everyone, and it is not a path to take casually. But I know what it has given me, and for that I am so so deeply grateful.

I will continue to share more of my experiences and reflections in future posts. My hope is simply to offer a grounded voice for those who may feel called to explore this work.

Above all, trust your own path. There is no one right way to heal or to grow. But if this path speaks to you, and you choose to walk it, I hope you do so with great care, deep respect, and an open heart.