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A Wayfinder Perspective on Integration Coaching
Season 1 Episode 2
In this second episode, we dive into the heart of psychedelic support: integration coaching. What is it? Who does it? And where do we draw the line between a coach and a therapist?
Joi shares how witnessing people return from ketamine clinics or ayahuasca journeys without support was the spark that birthed the Wayfinder Psychedelic Collective. From teenagers still making sense of early psychedelic experiences to adults carrying unprocessed insight for years, we explore why integration isn't optional—it’s essential.
We talk about how the Wayfinder model provides a grounded, intuitive foundation for integration coaching, one that honors the wisdom within rather than prescribing steps from outside. Sam reflects on how integration isn't about forcing meaning, but about trusting the slow unfurling of insight—like throwing spaghetti at the wall and seeing what actually sticks.
We also unpack:
- The growing interest in trauma-informed coaching, and when it’s time to refer to a therapist
- The challenge of working with clients who are disillusioned by traditional therapy
- The differences and overlaps between coach, facilitator, and therapist
- How to recognize when someone’s not ready to do the deep work (and why that’s OK)
- Why “integration” is more than a checklist—it’s a way of being with what’s been revealed
We share integration frameworks like the ACER model and IFS (Internal Family Systems), and offer guidance on how coaches and facilitators can create safe, meaningful practices for clients to carry forward. We also touch on the evolving legal landscape and which certification programs are out there—for those who want to deepen their training with discernment.
To close, we invite listeners to reflect: Is there a journey—psychedelic or otherwise—that still lives in you? Is something from a year ago (or more) quietly asking to be integrated?
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago