"Inner voyages, for outer ripples of collective healing".
Are you curious about the healing potential of psychedelic journey work?
Welcome dear ones!
Licensed facilitator: Shelah Wind-Smith
I see my role as accompanying people during meaningful thresholds in their lives, offering steadiness, care, and a grounded presence as they reconnect with themselves. I witness each person’s process with attention and respect, holding space for what is unfolding and supporting them as they find their own way forward.
With reverence for psilocybin work and the traditions that inform it, I support those who feel called to explore their inner landscape with curiosity and care.
Drawing from my background in nursing and my long relationship with psychedelics, I bring compassion, presence, and a holistic perspective. When I am sitting with individuals, I offer support in shaping a setting that feels aligned and in making sense of the experience afterward through integration.
This work is something I approach with humility and care, along with a commitment to accessibility. I aim to create spaces that feel safe, respectful, and grounded in shared humanity. It is meaningful for me to be able to accompany people in this way.
I am a co-founder of Ripple Journeywork in Eugene, Oregon. I am part of a collaborative team and am involved in a variable capacity based on my disability.
We may be a good fit if you want someone who:
- Believes the use of psychedelics is a fundamental human right.
- Is dedicated to social equity by offering discounts and scholarships to those in need.
- Lives with a disability and brings lived understanding of fluctuating capacity, resilience, and the importance of meeting each moment as it is.
- Communicates well and listens deeply.
- Embraces both a scientific mindset and a spiritual perspective.
- Has been working with plant medicines for 30 years, but will forever be a student.
- Maintains an open, non-judgmental approach and actively works on recognizing personal biases.
- Appreciates the vast diversity and range of altered states of consciousness.
- Is comfortable with intense emotions, and has an intuitive sense of when to give space or offer support.
- Believes we all deserve to heal.
- Is deeply empathetic while maintaining clear personal boundaries.
- Is a lifelong seeker, at peace with the mysteries of life.
- Has overcome addiction, being raised in a cult, depression, abuse and trauma.
- Identifies as neurodivergent and part of the LGBTQIA+ rainbow.
- Is an entrepreneur since 2001
- Finds solace in nature and believes in the interconnectedness of all beings.
What is psychedelic journey work?
Psychedelic journey work involves the intentional use of psychoactive substances for healing, growth, and self-discovery. Humans have likely used psilocybin mushrooms for thousands of years, with some estimates suggesting as far back as 10,000 BCE. Evidence of psilocybin use is inferred from ancient art, archaeological findings, and Indigenous traditions.
In Oregon, journeywork includes ingesting lab-tested *Psilocybe cubensis* mushrooms at a state-licensed service center under the guidance of a licensed facilitator. Under this legal framework as long as you are 21+ and don't have disqualifying conditions you are eligible.
This process emphasizes a safe environment, clear intentions, and integrating insights into daily life.
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