Trying Psilocybin for the First Time?
Avoid the 5 Mistakes That Lead to a Bad Trip, Worse Symptoms, or Feeling Totally Unprepared (Even If You’ve Already “Done Your Research”)

“I created this course after my first trip—because even with all my research, I still felt overwhelmed. You don’t have to.” — Alexa Julianne
Everything you need to feel prepared, stay grounded, and make your first journey meaningful—not overwhelming.
What You’ll Get Inside (Free 5-Day Email Course):- The 5 biggest first-timer mistakes—and how to avoid them- What to do before, during, and after your trip to stay safe- Science-backed tools to ease anxiety & guide yourself through a "bad" trip- A calm, practical framework for your first psilocybin experience
I’m Alexa, a science writer and former clinical researcher who’s worked in psychedelic studies, including at Lykos Therapeutics. After an overwhelming first trip, I created this guide to help others feel more prepared, grounded, and safe going into their own psilocybin experience. It’s everything I wish I had before I took that first step.