MycoMeditations

Where do I start… this incredible retreat has saved my life. The work Justin, Abbie and the team are doing here is truly priceless. They have given me what I have desired my entire life, freedom. Freedom from my anxiety, depression, intrusive negative thoughts, brain fog, exhaustion, gut issues, severe social anxiety, the list goes on. The main stream medical system had failed me, nobody could tell me what was wrong. It was only through brainstorming with Chatgbt did I end up getting pointed towards this absolute hidden gem of a place ‘Treasure Beach, Jamaica’. I had never done psychedelics before so naturally I was a bit apprehensive… but just wow. This magical plants healing properties are like nothing I’ve ever experienced. I got more out of my week at Blue Marlin than 10+ years of 1 to 1 therapy. I’m not joking. Justin is not only a great guy, but is essentially a mental health guru. I’ve never connected with a therapist more than him. He listens well and explains things even better. He’s seen, heard or done it all. A true master of his art. The work him, Abbie and the team are doing here is truly unbelievable. They are saving lives on a weekly basis. This isn’t a bot, this isn’t AI, this is coming from an average 29 year old man who plucked up the courage to fly across the world in hopes for lessening his life long suffering. But I got everything I needed and more. I feel reborn, finally calm, stable and present enough to enjoy what life has to offer. I’ve got goosebumps even typing this! Justin, Abbie, Treasure Beach, will always have a special place in my heart. I can’t wait to revisit already, whenever that may be. If you are on the fence about their work/this place/this process, just do it. Take the leap of faith like I did, like we all did. EVERYBODY walked away that week having gotten what we came for, and more. Life changing stuff people. There’s a reason psilocybin is illegal… if Justin could expand globally big pharma would be in big trouble. Things to note: 1. The food is delicious! I didn’t have a single bad meal. 2. You are extremely well looked after at all times by the team. 3. The location (Blue Marlin) is the most stunning place I have ever visited. The sea and sand is a stones throw away. The sunrises/sunsets are absolutely beautiful.

One of the best experiences of my life. Life changing would be an understatement. Worked through a lot of tough life challenges and questions, found clarity and direction, and felt a sort of rebirth take place. I unlocked more in three doses than in 5yrs of meditation, journaling, etc. combined. The combination of high-dose plant medicine with the retreat structure (dose/integration days with adequate time in between each session) is a powerful tool when used with therapeutic intention and safety. I plan to return in the future and be a loyal alumni of Myco. They are the gold standard in the space for a reason.

To say that my experience at Myco was transformative would be an understatement. It was nothing short of a rebirth. I embarked on this journey with reservations and uncertainties, primarily due to my struggles with anxiety and depression that have cast shadows over my life for far too long that I never really thought there was any other way to live my life. However, from the moment I stepped into the embrace of the retreat, I felt a sense of safety, understanding, and warmth that I had not known in literally my entire life. Justin is not just the owner; he is the soul and guiding light of this sanctuary. His profound knowledge, unwavering dedication, and genuine compassion are truly awe-inspiring. Every interaction I had with him deepened my trust and respect for him and his commitment to healing. Under his guidance, I felt seen, heard, and, most importantly, understood. He offered so much insight and guidance, I can’t even begin to explain how much of a help he has been on my journey. But it wasn't just Justin who made this experience life-altering. His entire staff exemplified the same level of professionalism, kindness, and expertise. They made sure every aspect of my stay was catered to with love and precision, ensuring my comfort and well-being at all times. The combination of the serene surroundings, thoughtfully curated sessions, and the nurturing environment created by Justin and his team made it possible for me to confront and reconcile with my innermost fears, pains, and vulnerabilities. I emerged from this retreat not only with a clearer mind and lighter heart but also with a renewed sense of purpose and hope. I also was able to connect with my inner child which was something that seemed like an impossibility. If you, like me, are searching for a sanctuary to heal and transform, look no further than MycoMeditations. I cannot express enough how pivotal this retreat has been in my journey towards wholeness and healing. Justin, from the depths of my heart, thank you for the gift of this experience. Your retreat is a beacon of light in a world that sometimes feels overwhelmingly dark, and I am eternally grateful for the changes you've ushered into my life. Thank you brother, I owe you guys more than you will ever realize.

Absolutely everything I hoped for and so much more! Somewhat anxious about how it would all go, but desperate for a reset, I booked the retreat. The facilitators, staff and host Doreen, we’re so important to how beautifully the experience wove together. The medicine opens your mind & heart to a new way of thinking & helps you release pent up grief, anger, fear and other dysfunctional roadblocks. The facilitators/therapists help you dig deep into the meanings of the experience and give you options for moving forward to develop new responses to old problems. They gave so much of themselves; it was a powerful reminder of how important acceptance, even of those parts we are not so proud of, can be in making positive changes. My feelings of brokenness and being stuck were accepted by all, but then examined for their usefulness and released to be replaced by new feelings of movement and strength. I wanted a friend to go on this voyage with me, but after going through it with 8 strangers, I feel certain that was the better path. I now have 8 folks out in the world with whom I shared something mystical and transformational. While we came from all walks of life and with all sorts of different issues to address, we learned from each other and left with the strength of 8 different successes that it was amazing to witness first hand. I know we will remain connected and be a new support for one another going forward and I am so grateful. The level of retreat I took was Choice. Some tips: If you are persnickety about your bedding, take your own sheets/pillow. Take some individually wrapped snacks (nuts, chips, sweets) for your room Bathing suit, shorts, tees/tanks & anything light and airy but no need for dress up or makeup or anything fancy. If you have extra room in your luggage, bring school supplies for the local children I struggled with fine motor skills after the medicine, so I would recommend recording yourself talking about the experience afterwards to help you remember the certainties and thoughts that you have coming out of it; in case writing about it is difficult in the aftermath. Be open to change and it will come Be open to forgiveness (self & others) and it will come Develop a basic plan for what habits you would change if you could so that you can use this as a springboard to new responses to life when you return to it (I’m still working on that one!) Overall, it is not recreational or easy, but through intensive therapeutic work and the mystical medicine of the mushroom, you will come out of it so very glad you did it-even if there were some tough realizations along the way. The experience, with its highs, lows & everything in between, weaves together to make more sense with each day. I am one week out from my retreat and the learning and change from the experience is still happening. I highly recommend this retreat and especially with the education, compassion, acceptance, guidance and careful therapeutic approach that Mycomeditations provides.

My son and I went to MycoMeditations in November 2024. It was an amazing week. My son struggles with anxiety and we decided to try a retreat. We chose Myco because it is a 7 day retreat with 3 dosing days. The staff at Myco are caring and compassionate. My son and I both benefited a great deal from this week. We would highly recommend Myco if you are considering a retreat. You won’t regret it!

My son (26 yr old) & I just got back from this most beautiful, amazing, life changing experience at Myco. Going into it i was scared, I felt raw, vulnerable, not knowing what to expect. I'd read the reviews and frankly that is what kept me going, kept me on the path. So now I hope I can help make a difference for others by adding my review. MycoMeditations, could not be more beautiful in every way shape and form. I will say, the drive from Montego Bay to Treasure Beach through the jungles of Jamaica was crazy, and at 1st we thought a helicopter would've been such a better option to get there however, by the end of the week, we all realized (our whole group talked about it) said that the drive was part of the whole experience and was truly appreciated! It really is a beautiful drive. The location, the setting, the people, the staff, the food, the entire experience is profound in ways it is hard to articulate. At the end of my 3rd "trip", i felt pure joy, peace and new found appreciation & love for mother nature. I literally felt these mushrooms, in one week were more impactful than years of therapy and traditional meds. Just pure gratitude to these mushrooms as well as these people (all of them, the therapists, facilitators, the entire staff) at Myco. They are absolutely amazing & I can't thank them enough.

Transformational My MycoMeditation retreat in Jamaica was transformational. It was one of the most moving and impactful experiences of my life. The staff is extremely professional, knowledgeable and caring. The location was serene and perfect for this spiritual self-healing journey. I have suffered from depression for the past 50 years + and even though my SNRI medication had helped, this amazing journey of guided self-healing enabled by the psilocybin mushrooms and the caring staff changed my life in a single week. I used to say I was friends with the monster under my bed, depression, because I knew it so well. That monster now knows we are not friends. I cannot thank the impressive staff at MycoMeditations for helping me start my journey of self-healing. I strongly recommend this treatment, this location, and this company if you are suffering. The worst that can happen is you have a fabulous week in Jamaica working with trained mental health professionals and great locally sourced food. If you suffer from depression or other mental health issues, this can be the beginning of a new you.

I found it… Psilocybin opened a breach in my heavy, thick, conceptual operating mode, and for the first time in my whole entire life, I saw ineffable peace and wonder, connection with all creatures and things as all “equal.” I saw innocence and respect between creatures and things to one another. I saw beauty, unconditional love… nobody was more or less important, or special. I felt I knew exactly what to say at the right moment and for the first time I felt every thought with overwhelming clarity. I have lost the compulsion to describe what I was seeing as if everybody already knew what was going on. I could not stop crying out of happiness when I first saw all this. I used to talk and write about all things Eckhart described as if I knew what I was talking/writing about but I didn’t know what I was doing. I thought I knew UNTIL I experienced it. Eric and all the facilitators were a key factor to make this possible. All amazing people! I felt, support and understanding in some of my difficult transitions within the dosed sessions. I found simplicity and connection that is not coming from normal human interaction. I am especially grateful to the people of the Blue Marlin (cooks and maintenance) Their love and dedication for what they do was, and still is, alive as part of my immense gratitude. The effects of the mushroom are long gone, but almost all rumination disappeared, and when some “voices” want to take over, I feel their energy and I just smile. My neediness of recognition, affection, consideration and such are history now. And same, when emotions related to that arise, I am there… looing at them with a sense of peace. When I feel discomfort (and I still do) I don’t try to change it. I just look at the discomfort without rejecting anything. I remember things from my past and I still have a role in society. Nothing changed in the external, but now I feel I have a choice to how to react to events in life. What was fundamental was the complete acceptance of the frightening of the unknown. If you believe that mushroom will make you feel good, you’re just wrong. What mushrooms gave me was the opportunity to enhance all perceptions and see clearly all feelings I carried all my life with me. I just didn’t fight to change them or to understand them. I didn’t come to Treasure Beach to make “peace with my past” or to understand my parents or to find out what was wrong in my childhood. I went there to abandon all of that because I understood that all memories (and emotions attached to them) have the compulsion to keep running inside myself. By conversing with them, they continue to reinforce themselves, and if you do it under your mushroom trips, you will probably end up getting stuck even more with them, and wasting this amazing opportunity to be really free. If you try to understand your past, there’s always more… and more. It’s just not worthy. Just be determined to let the past go. Your past is not what you really are and its only purpose is to tell you “who you are” and wanting for you to believe it. You’ll probably feel nausea during your trips… just be with it. You’ll probably feel that you’re somehow delusional or stupid in the middle of the trip… just know that it won’t last, and be with it. You’ll probably also face confusion and regret for having come all the way to Jamaica for “this…” just know that it won’t last either, and be with it. Just trust. Don’t try to change, understand, fix or interact with your own feelings during your sessions. They just want to get stuck with them to keep going. Just let them be. If it’s possible, don’t socialize or try to fix someone else during sessions, unless you’re moved by that “love that doesn’t have opposites,” and in that case, you will exactly know what to do or say. Try not to mix alcohol or other substances before or during your trips. Be as present as you can. Your inner being knows what I mean within these lines. ONE LOVE… Marcello.