Glenda Hoon Russell SOMATIC + IFS-INFORMED COACH

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Whether you're preparing for an upcoming journey or trying to understand an experience you've already had, you don't have to figure it all out on your own.

Our work gives you a place to slow down, get curious about what's coming up, and listen more closely to yourself before and after the experience.

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Preparing for a Psychedelic Experience

There can be a lot that comes up before a psychedelic experience. Excitement, fear, expectations about what you hope will happen, or pressure to have a certain kind of experience.

We'll talk about what's bringing you to psychedelics in the first place. What are you hoping for? What are you nervous about? Are there expectations you're carrying into the experience? We can also get curious about any parts of you that feel hesitant or unsure.

We'll review your health history, medications, current substance use, and what's happening in your life right now to identify potential concerns or contraindications. If something needs medical assessment, I'll ask you to speak with an appropriate healthcare professional.

I'll also share practical tools you can use if things get challenging during your journey, along with ways to work with the experience rather than trying to control it.

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Integrating What Happened

You may come home feeling like something really significant happened but have no idea what to do with it. Or maybe the experience was confusing, difficult, disappointing, or completely different from what you expected.

You may even understand exactly what came up and still wonder, Okay... now what?

We might explore something you saw or felt, notice what happens in your body as you talk about it, or get curious about a part of you that has a very different perspective on what happened.

You don't have to turn every insight into an action item or immediately decide what something means. Sometimes integration is about giving the experience time to settle and noticing what continues to come up once you're back in your everyday life.

You are the authority on your experience

One of the most important parts of how I work is that I'm not going to tell you what your psychedelic experience means.

If you saw a snake, I'm not pulling out a book to tell you what snakes symbolize. If you felt like you needed to leave your job, I'm not going to tell you to quit tomorrow.

We're going to get curious.

What did the experience mean to you? What happens when you talk about it now? Does one part of you feel completely certain while another part isn't so sure?

The medicine can bring something into our awareness or give us a different way of seeing ourselves and our lives. But I don't believe the medicine should become another authority outside of you.

Psychedelic Preparation + Integration Coaching

6 sessions | Sliding scale: $750–$1,500 total

We can use our six sessions for preparation, integration, or a combination of both depending on where you are in your process.

We follow a rhythm of three one-hour sessions followed by one integration week, giving you time to live with what we're exploring rather than constantly moving on to the next thing.

Choosing your investment

You're invited to choose an investment between $750 and $1,500 based on your current financial capacity. There is no difference in the depth or quality of coaching you receive at any level.

Those who are able to contribute at the higher end help support reduced-rate and pro bono coaching for veterans, first responders, and people with fewer financial resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Psychedelic Preparation & I

Please reach us at glenda@glendahoonrussell.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is psychedelic integration coaching?

Psychedelic integration coaching helps you process and apply the insights from a psychedelic experience in your everyday life. Rather than analyzing or interpreting your journey for you, I help you explore what emerged through somatic awareness, parts work, and nervous system education so your experience becomes meaningful, lasting change.

Do I need coaching before a psychedelic journey?

Yes, and I believe preparation is one of the most important parts of the process.

Preparation isn't about guaranteeing a particular experience. It's about helping you enter your journey with greater clarity, realistic expectations, and practical tools for navigating whatever arises.

Together, we'll explore your intentions, discuss any fears or questions, learn grounding practices, and begin building the self-awareness that supports meaningful integration afterward.

The ceremony may last a few hours. Preparation and integration are what help those insights become lasting change.

Can you help after a difficult psychedelic experience?

Yes. Not every psychedelic journey feels peaceful or enlightening. Some leave people feeling overwhelmed, confused, emotionally raw, or unsure how to make sense of what happened. Integration coaching provides a supportive space to process the experience at your own pace without judgment or pressure to "figure it out."

Do you provide psychedelic medicine or facilitate ceremonies?

I do not provide, sell, or administer psychedelic medicine. I do offer separate 1:1 and small-group plant medicine ceremony support for clients who source their own medicine.

Clients are responsible for sourcing their own medicine in accordance with the laws and regulations where they live.

For clients who choose to work with me in a private or small-group ceremony, my role is to provide a grounded, supportive presence throughout the experience. I offer harm reduction support, emotional and physical grounding, and a calm environment so you can focus on your inner process.

Afterward, we can continue working together through integration coaching to help you make sense of the experience and explore how what came up might relate to your everyday life.

Is psychedelic integration coaching legal?

Yes. Psychedelic integration coaching focuses on preparation, reflection, and personal growth. It does not involve providing, administering, or facilitating psychedelic substances.

If you have questions about the legal status of specific medicines where you live, I encourage you to research your local laws or consult an appropriate professional.

Can you guarantee that I won't have a "bad" trip?

While I can not guarantee that you won't have a difficult experience, the proper preparation and integration support from a certified coach will help minimize the chance of having a challenging experience. A few pieces of the preparation phase include understanding a proper set and setting, intention and expectations, tools to use when difficulties arise, and a curiosity and and openness to whatever arises, to name a few.

That being said, I believe there are rarely "bad" trips. There can be difficult and challenging trips. I deeply believe that medicine is here to guide us, and sometimes, seeing and experiencing our darkest shadows can be terrifying. These journeys, with the proper guidance of an integration coach, can be life-changing and transformative.

Finally, psychedelics are not for everyone. You need to be sure this is the right path for you.

Do you only work with people who have done psychedelics?

No, I work with a variety of clients who have experienced life-changing events like the loss of a loved one, a soft addiction, a dark retreat, a vision quest or a medicine walk, divorce, or a natural disaster. I also work with people who constantly feel unsettled and discontent even if their life looks "normal" on the outside.

Any significant event or experience is an opportunity for growth and change. When we are catapulted out of our comfort zones, many times, we are forced to see our life differently. This leaves us opportunities to make positive changes in our lives if we choose to.

What's the difference between psychedelic integration coaching and therapy?

Psychedelic integration coaching focuses on helping you prepare for and integrate meaningful experiences into your everyday life. Our work is centered on self-discovery, nervous system awareness, and creating lasting changes that align with your values and goals.

While therapy often focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, coaching is a collaborative process that supports growth, personal insight, and moving forward. I do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions, and coaching is not a substitute for psychotherapy or medical care.

If you're already working with a therapist, preparation and integration coaching can often complement that work.

Somatic Coaching for Psychedelic Integration Support

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As an experienced life coach with training in somatic work, parts work (IFS), and nervous system support, I bring a grounded, compassionate presence to every session.

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How Somatic Coaching Works

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How Somatic Coaching Works

Together, we’ll gently tune into your body’s signals, identify internal parts or patterns, and uncover what’s beneath the overthinking, people-pleasing, or burnout — one breath at a time.

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I work with women who look like they have it all together — but quietly feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Coaching offers a space to pause, feel, and reconnect with what’s true for you.

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Psychedelic Prep and Integration

Support for Sensitive, High-Functioning Women

Whether you're considering a psychedelic experience or looking to make sense of one you’ve already had, I offer grounded, body-based support to help you prepare with intention or integrate with care.

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