Psychedelic experiences can be life-changing…
but how you approach them matters.
What is the right medicine to start with?
Which setting is best for you: a group ceremony, a facilitated journey, or a solo experience?
How can you tell whether a facilitator is trustworthy?
The Psychedelic Seeker’s Guide (North Atlantic Books, 2026) is for anyone seeking clarity, safety, and empowered transformation in the rapidly evolving world of psychedelic healing.
Praise for
The Psychedelic Seeker’s Guide
“We are coming out of over half a century of radical, misguided government suppression of medicines that would benefit millions of people. Kristina Hunter’s book is extremely valuable, as it provides us with details on responsible use. Read The Psychedelic Seeker’s Guide and keep it in your library as a ready reference”
—DR. RICHARD LOUIS MILLER, author and host of the Mind Body Health & Politics radio broadcast“Like Ariadne’s guiding thread, Kristina Hunter’s expert yet accessible voice gently unspools a path of clarity and discernment for those contemplating a psychedelic journey. A much-needed contribution to this unfolding field.”
—SUSANA BUSTOS, PhD, author of The Shamanic Odyssey“This book is a lucid and trustworthy guide for anyone considering psychedelic work—seekers, trainees, and seasoned facilitators alike. With poetic clarity and ethical rigor, Hunter offers practical frameworks for reducing risk, maximizing benefit, and discerning the right guide, setting, and medicine. This is an essential resource for informed, responsible psychedelic practice.”
—JASON BUTLER, PhD, author of Integral Psychedelic Therapy
“Kristina Hunter’s The Psychedelic Seeker’s Guide is clearly presented, thoughtfully worded, and drawn from her decades of experience as a seeker and a survivor of life challenges. In a world where psychedelic seekers must find their way through a mysterious forest of possible choices, this book is a clear and helpful trail map.”
—KAT HARRISON, independent scholar and ethnobotanist and president and cofounder of Botanical Dimensions“A foundational reference for the expanding psychedelic community of both providers and travelers. Whether for healing, psychological insight, or spiritual development, the kind of preparation Hunter describes is essential.”
—RACHEL HARRIS, PhD, author of Listening to Ayahuasca and Swimming in the Sacred
“Drawing on extensive experience in guiding, teaching, and integration—as well as the author’s own healing journey—The Psychedelic Seeker’s Guide emphasizes discernment, ethical relationship, and thoughtful preparation. This is a grounded and reassuring companion for anyone considering or returning to ceremony.”
—KYLEA TAYLOR, LMFT, founder of InnerEthics™ and author of The Ethics of Caring