How to Prepare for a Shroom Trip #1: Choosing Your Strain & Dose

Planning your psychedelic journey can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding shroom strains, dosages, and preparation. This episode of The High Guide walks you through how to prepare for a shroom trip—from sourcing psilocybin mushrooms legally to selecting between beginner-friendly Golden Teacher and potent strains like Albino Penis Envy (APE).

What You'll Learn

• How to prepare for a shroom trip using different dosing and consumption methods
• Differences between popular strains like Golden Teacher and Albino Penis Envy
• Why more blue doesn't always mean more potent
• How to use lemon tek and tea to control your experience

About This Episode

Host April Pride is joined by integration facilitator Natasha Lannerd and three "Sister Trippers" who share their real-life experiences. You'll also hear about different consumption methods like lemon tekking and mushroom tea, as well as how to dose according to your intention.

The episode ends with a 10-minute excerpt from The High Guide's Psyched Audio series, perfect for an urban stroll under the influence. Whether you're just beginning or deep into your journey, this guide offers practical steps and expert insights for your next trip.