104. How Microdosing for Women Rewires Habit, Hormone, and Healing Cycles
How does a microdose change a life? In this powerful conversation, April Pride returns with part two of her interview with guide Sand Symes to unpack what really happens when women begin a psychedelic microdosing protocol. From rewiring somatic patterns to clearing menopausal brain fog, this episode explores how subtle shifts lead to seismic inner changes. Sand shares her personal experience as well as insights from guiding others through emotional healing with psychedelics. Expect science-backed nuance, spiritual depth, and hard-won clarity on how to start integrating psychedelics into a sustainable practice—especially for women navigating midlife. Whether you're microdosing out of curiosity or crisis, this episode offers community and guidance on your path forward.
🔵 Key Takeaways
-Microdosing can quietly interrupt deeply held somatic habits, from sugar cravings to codependent relationships.
-Hormonal shifts like menopause can be softened by psychedelics—Sand describes brain fog lifting mid-protocol.
-Integration isn’t optional. It's how the medicine keeps working long after the last dose.
-Doing it alone? Not ideal. Community is key to meaningful psychedelic integration, especially for women.
-Microdosing supports spiritual clarity, emotional regulation, and better decisions—one subtle shift at a time.
Learn more about this episode, including guests and resources on substack:https://aprilpride.substack.com/p/microdosing-for-women
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