John Robertson

John Robertson is a psychedelic explorer, activist, and guide. His work focuses on access, empowerment, and community, and his mission is to spread the wondrous gifts of psychedelics by helping people learn how to use them with a DIY ethic.


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Guides

John Robertson offers a practical guide to understanding the causes of non-responses to psychedelics and what to do to move beyond them safely and effectively.

The 'Nada' Experience: What To Do When Psychedelics Don't Work (Part 2)

John Robertson offers a practical guide to understanding the causes of non-responses to psychedelics and what to do to move beyond them safely and effectively.
John Robertson - 01/24/2026
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Guides

John Robertson discusses the "nada experience," a situation where psychedelics produce no noticeable effects, which can occur for various biological, psychological, and contextual reasons.

The 'Nada' Experience: When the Psychedelic Doesn't Work (Part 1)

John Robertson discusses the "nada experience," a situation where psychedelics produce no noticeable effects, which can occur for various biological, psychological, and contextual reasons.
John Robertson - 12/10/2025
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Guides

John Robertson introduces Stan Grof's nine activities as tools to support the process of integration - how we make sense of psychedelic experiences and apply their lessons to our lives.

Stan Grof's 9 Activities for Psychedelic Integration

John Robertson introduces Stan Grof's nine activities as tools to support the process of integration - how we make sense of psychedelic experiences and apply their lessons to our lives.
John Robertson - 10/16/2025
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Opinion

John Robertson argues that AI's lack of human traits - such as emotion, ego, or fatigue - may actually make it a uniquely valuable and steady presence for psychedelic trip sitting, challenging the assumption that only human empathy is suited for care and healing.

Why Some People Prefer AI to Humans for Trip Sitting

John Robertson argues that AI's lack of human traits - such as emotion, ego, or fatigue - may actually make it a uniquely valuable and steady presence for psychedelic trip sitting, challenging the assumption that only human empathy is suited for care and healing.
John Robertson - 09/25/2025
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Opinion

John Robertson explores the emerging use of AI as psychedelic trip sitters, looking at practical possibilities and the implications this technology could have for the future of human care.

What Can AI Actually Do as a Trip Sitter

John Robertson explores the emerging use of AI as psychedelic trip sitters, looking at practical possibilities and the implications this technology could have for the future of human care.
John Robertson - 09/19/2025
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Science

A study suggests that psychedelics taken at raves can significantly reduce trauma symptoms and shame, highlighting alternative, community-based paths to healing.

The Therapeutic Potential of Tripping at Raves and Festivals

A study suggests that psychedelics taken at raves can significantly reduce trauma symptoms and shame, highlighting alternative, community-based paths to healing.
John Robertson - 07/14/2025
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Guides

In part 2 of this comprehensive guide for first-time psychedelic explorers, John Robertson addresses important aspects of safe psychedelic use, such as sourcing, dosing, set, setting, and integration.

First Steps to Psychedelics: Part 2

In part 2 of this comprehensive guide for first-time psychedelic explorers, John Robertson addresses important aspects of safe psychedelic use, such as sourcing, dosing, set, setting, and integration.
John Robertson - 06/09/2025
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Guides

In part 1 of this comprehensive guide for first-time psychedelic explorers, John Robertson lays the foundations. He describes the importance of setting intentions, familiarising yourself with the different psychedelic substances, and understanding potential risks.

First Steps to Psychedelics: Part 1

In part 1 of this comprehensive guide for first-time psychedelic explorers, John Robertson lays the foundations. He describes the importance of setting intentions, familiarising yourself with the different psychedelic substances, and understanding potential risks.
John Robertson - 06/05/2025