Conscious Quitting
Are you ready to stop smoking and vaping? Get the support you need in our Conscious Quitting program, guided by Anthony Smith, PhD, CPG and Ben Randolph, RSPS, CPG. Clinical research highlights the potential benefits of guided psilocybin sessions in breaking nicotine addiction to quit smoking and vaping. Have you tried other ways to quit using nicotine products only to return to this unhealthy habit again and again? This program can enhance your motivation, help you finally quit smoking or vaping, and support you to step into a smoke- and vape-free life.
A recent study found that two to three moderate to high doses - 20 and 30 mg of psilocybin analyte – over the course of 2 to 3 guided sessions, in combination with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational support, resulted in substantially higher 12-month smoking abstinence rates than are typically observed with medications or cognitive behavioral or motivational methods alone. In addition, 86.7% of the study’s participants rated their psilocybin experiences among the five most personally meaningful and spiritually significant experiences of their lives. Importantly, follow up results from this study found that 67% of participants were abstinent at 6 months and 60% remained abstinent at 12 months.
Due to the experience and specialized skills of the Transcendence Retreat team, we know that 2 to 3 psilocybin sessions without professional coaching are just the beginning of a life free from nicotine. We believe that specialized recovery and motivational coaching combined with additional psilocybin sessions can lead to higher and more enduring abstinence rates.
Anthony specializes in the neuroscience of psilocybin and has expertise in conducting and analyzing clinical research. He is an experienced Certified Psilocybin Guide who has a lifelong passion for exploring the potential of human consciousness. He brings a grounded and comforting presence to his psilocybin services clients and has a wealth of knowledge in how and why this natural medicine works. Ben Randolph is an experienced addiction recovery specialist, interventionist, coach, and a Certified Psilocybin Guide who has personal and professional experience helping people break free from addiction using psilocybin in combination with motivational and cognitive behavioral techniques. Together they have created this incredible program of support that can help you leave nicotine and tobacco behind for good.
In the study described above, participants reported gaining vivid insights into their self-identity and reasons for smoking from their psilocybin sessions. Experiences of interconnectedness, awe, and curiosity persisted beyond the duration of the sessions. Participants emphasized that the content of their psilocybin experiences overshadowed any short-term withdrawal symptoms. Preparation, strong rapport with the study team, and a sense of momentum once engaged in the study were perceived as vital additional factors in achieving abstinence. In addition, participants reported a range of persisting positive changes beyond smoking cessation, including increased aesthetic appreciation, altruism, and pro-social behavior.
Can you imagine how much more benefit could be gained by working with experienced psilocybin guides and expert coaches? You can join a group of peers – others like yourself who want to quit smoking or vaping – and get the support you need to achieve success. You will receive:
A safety screening session
Preparation planning support
Psychedelic education
Addiction Recovery Coaching
Six psilocybin administration sessions with the group over a 6-month period
Weekly online support group meetings
The latest research and education on psilocybin-assisted addiction recovery
Follow up check ins and individual sessions can be added anytime for an additional fee
Benefits of psilocybin may include:
Enhanced insight into the roots of nicotine addiction
Greater awareness of your inner processes that lead to smoking or vaping
Reduced discomfort during withdrawal
Deep personal insights that can lead to meaningful change
The potential of a peak experience that can increase your self-awareness, interconnectedness with nature and others, and gratitude for life
Higher perspectives and increased neuroplasticity that help you step outside of habitual patterns
Ready to get started on a journey that can lead to a smoke- and vape-free life? Step into your new healthier lifestyle and leave nicotine behind.
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Notice: In spite of its many benefits, psilocybin is not without some risks and side effects, and results can vary for each individual. This is an important reason to work with trained and experienced guides who can administer safety screenings, carefully assess each individual to provide personal support and dose advice, and who are trained in the use of psychedelic harm reduction methods. All psilocybin-inclusive programs provide support to create your intentions, get in the best mindset for the experience, ensure a safe and secure setting, and provide trained guides to help you get the most from psilocybin session and integrate your experience into yourself and your life. If safety risks are identified in screening, you may be referred to providers who can further assess and determine if you can safely participate in psilocybin services.