<description>&lt;p&gt;In this special AMA episode, Paul F. Austin answers the most common, and most nuanced questions emerging from recent trainings, webinars, and community sessions. Drawing from a decade of experience in microdosing, facilitation, and practitioner training, Paul explores how to choose the right microdosing protocol, the relationship between nervous system health and performance, the role of psychedelics in coaching, and the ethical boundaries practitioners must uphold. He also discusses SSRI tapering, creativity, leadership, and how to guide clients through integration with clarity and skill.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Highlights&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;How to choose a microdosing protocol&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Why nervous system health comes first&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Microdosing vs. macrodosing for integration&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;SSRIs, tapering, and safe sequencing&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Creativity and leadership with microdosing&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Embodiment as the key to integration&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Coaching vs. therapy in psychedelic work&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Ethical boundaries for practitioners&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Episode Links&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Free Webinar on Dec 11, 2025: &lt;a href= "https://edu.psychedeliccoaching.institute/webinar-social-media-the-law/?ref=12"&gt; Social Media, Psychedelics, and the Law: What Practitioners Need to Know&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://edu.psychedeliccoaching.institute/practitioner-certification-program/?ref=12"&gt; Practitioner Certification Program&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://edu.psychedeliccoaching.institute/microdosing-practitioner-certification/?ref=12"&gt; Microdosing Practitioner Certification&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

The Psychedelic Podcast

Third Wave

Microdosing as a Skill: AMA with Paul F. Austin

DEC 6, 202538 MIN
The Psychedelic Podcast

Microdosing as a Skill: AMA with Paul F. Austin

DEC 6, 202538 MIN

Description

In this special AMA episode, Paul F. Austin answers the most common, and most nuanced questions emerging from recent trainings, webinars, and community sessions. Drawing from a decade of experience in microdosing, facilitation, and practitioner training, Paul explores how to choose the right microdosing protocol, the relationship between nervous system health and performance, the role of psychedelics in coaching, and the ethical boundaries practitioners must uphold. He also discusses SSRI tapering, creativity, leadership, and how to guide clients through integration with clarity and skill.

Highlights

  • How to choose a microdosing protocol
  • Why nervous system health comes first
  • Microdosing vs. macrodosing for integration
  • SSRIs, tapering, and safe sequencing
  • Creativity and leadership with microdosing
  • Embodiment as the key to integration
  • Coaching vs. therapy in psychedelic work
  • Ethical boundaries for practitioners

Episode Links