How often should you do a psilocybin retreat? There is no fixed schedule. Niels van der Valk shares why integration, intention and personal readiness matter more than the time between journeys.

What does a psychedelic retreat facilitator actually do? Explore the facilitator’s role in preparation, safety and support — and the responsibility and autonomy that remain yours.

After guiding more than 1,000 people through breathwork, workshops and retreats, five lessons about safety, insight and lasting change have stayed with me.