The Psychedelic Seekers Guide

“A foundational reference…. 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

“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.”
—KATHLEEN HARRISON, independent scholar and ethnobotanist and president and cofounder of Botanical Dimensions

“A lucid and trustworthy guide for anyone considering psychedelic work—seekers, trainees, and seasoned facilitators alike…. An essential resource for informed, responsible psychedelic practice.”
—JASON BUTLER, PhD, author of Integral Psychedelic Therapy

“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…. 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

“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

“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

“A vital and refreshing perspective on the nuances of power, projection, ethics, and agency for people seeking to enter into the psychedelic realm…. Kristina Hunter has earned every drop of wisdom presented here. She is the real deal.”
—SIMON YUGLER, psychedelic therapist and author of Psychedelics and the Soul

“Kristina Hunter transfers the power of the psychedelic journey from the guide to the seeker…. I hope everyone considering psychedelics reads this book to enter the space with eyes wide open.”
—SERGIO RODRIGUEZ-CASTILLO, LMFT, PhD, author of “An Integral Blueprint for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy”

“I highly recommend this book to anyone involved in psychedelic healing—and especially to seekers—for its valuable perspective and practical wisdom.”
—DR. CEDAR BARSTOW, author of Right Use of Power and founder of the Right Use of Power Institute

“I would confidently recommend this book to both professionals and individuals seeking informed guidance. It is a clear, practical, and timely contribution to the field.”
—LUCRETIA BOLIN, PhD, APRN-BC

“I highly recommend Hunter’s book for individuals seeking grounded, wise, and direct guidance. In times of AI, it’s more and more important to hear from folks on the ground, deeply connected to community, and willing to speak truth to power.”
—MARY SANDERS, LCSW, politicized therapist, educator, and community builder

Kristina Hunter is a psychedelic educator, integration counselor, and Certified Hakomi Practitioner. She is co-author of Consciousness Medicine: Indigenous Wisdom, Entheogens, and Expanded States of Consciousness for Healing and Growth (North Atlantic Books, 2019).

From 2022 to 2025, she served as Program Coordinator and Practicum Supervisor for UC Berkeley’s Center for the Science of Psychedelics’ Psychedelic Facilitation Certificate Program, overseeing ethics curriculum and helping train 120 professionals, many of whom now offer legal psychedelic services across the United States and internationally.

A stage four cancer survivor, Hunter draws on her own healing with psychedelic medicines and two decades of study with Indigenous and mestizo teachers in South America. She maintains a private practice supporting preparation and integration, consults on ethical psychedelic care, and leads supervision groups for practitioners.

An ordained Buddhist minister with Two Rivers Sangha, she serves on the board of Medicine Earth.

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