In the meantime, she enjoys being able to share the joy of mushrooms with others (she’s even convinced her former boss to take up mushroom photography) and the break it provides from the rest of her life. Dwyer says that, while mushroom hunting and dental assisting both involve an interest in science and “in people along the way,” the two activities bring out essentially different sides to her. I have personally used psilocybin many times in my life before this, but I have never before had an experience as impactful and transformative as this one. It is clear that anyone seeking to heal with psilocybin should have access to trained guides who have first-hand experience with this treatment themselves. Experienced psychotherapists understand that healing does not come by simply ingesting psilocybin mushrooms. Healing comes through the journey one takes with their guide, in self growth, learning, and connection.
