Hey. Dana here. I recently invited paying subscribers of Sober Soulful to “ask me anything.”
Find the first set of questions and responses (on open marriage and relationships, anxiety, and transitioning from student to health practitioner) here.
Today, there’s just one question on the agenda—it’s a big one, and I have lots to share. A subscriber asks:
“How do you feel about magic mushrooms? Do you think microdosing or macrodosing breaks your sobriety?”
Before I respond, a reminder that I’ve decided to keep these AMAs paywalled. The vulnerability hangover after the last one was more intense than usual. Without the paywall, it would’ve been worse.
Of course, a simple remedy would be skipping these posts entirely! Alas, the writer in me has other ideas and a will of its own. More often than not, I have no idea where we’ll find ourselves next.
Per usual, I’m wary of “answers” but will share my reflections, experience, and heart. If you’re a paying subscriber and wish to add your query to the pile, email: hello@danaleighlyons.com.
If you’re not a paying subscriber, I still appreciate you! Thank you for being here, and don’t worry—you’ll still receive a free essay in its entirety every week (here’s one from Sunday). If you do want full access, upgrade here:
Last thing! A kind reminder to please refrain from offering advice unless I (or anyone else in this space) specifically and directly requests it. Please do feel invited to share your experience as pertains to you. Thank you. I love you.
“How do you feel about magic mushrooms? Do you think microdosing or macrodosing breaks your sobriety?”
The short answer is No. I do not think microdosing or macrodosing psilocybin breaks my sobriety. The longer answer demands much more nuance (plus a regrettable story or two). Let’s take a look.