Microdosing to Enhance Wellbeing, Activate Creativity, 
and Reduce Anxiety & Depression


by Devaa Haley Mitchell, Founder of Sacred Ceremony Circles

Microdosing Overview

Microdosing psilocybin mushrooms is a practice that involves taking very small, sub-perceptual doses of the psychedelic compound found in certain fungi.

Unlike a full-dose journey, which can induce profound shifts in consciousness and deep spiritual experiences, microdosing offers gentle, subtle effects that can enhance well-being, creativity, and emotional resilience in daily life. Ingesting a low dose of dried mushrooms, taken every few days in a mindful rhythm, allows the body and mind to integrate the benefits without overwhelming the system.

One of the most celebrated benefits of microdosing is its ability to lift mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Psilocybin interacts with serotonin receptors in the brain, often promoting a sense of connectedness, inner peace, and emotional balance.

People who microdose frequently report feeling more grounded and present, with an increased capacity to navigate life’s challenges with grace and perspective. This gentle support can be especially valuable during transitional or difficult periods, helping to soften the edges of grief, stress, or uncertainty.

Microdosing can also enhance creativity and cognitive flexibility. It’s common for people to experience heightened imagination, clearer thinking, and a deeper connection to their intuition. This makes the practice especially appealing to artists, entrepreneurs, and those seeking fresh insights or innovative solutions.

By quieting the inner critic and fostering an expansive mindset, microdosing can open new pathways of inspiration and invite a more fluid, intuitive way of engaging with life’s creative flow.

Beyond the mental and emotional benefits, microdosing psilocybin can deepen spiritual practices and one’s relationship with nature and the unseen realms. Even in small amounts, the mushrooms can heighten sensory awareness, making meditation, prayer, or time in nature feel more vivid and sacred. Many people describe feeling more attuned to the rhythms of the Earth and the wisdom of their own inner landscape, cultivating a sense of reverence and belonging.

Whether seeking emotional healing, creative expansion, or a closer connection to the sacred, microdosing psilocybin offers a gentle yet powerful tool for personal growth and holistic well-being, inviting us to walk through life with greater presence, curiosity, and an open heart.

Key Elements to Consider to Craft a Powerful Microdosing Experience

Setting and Intention:

Creating a sacred container for your microdosing practice enhances its transformative potential. Take time to set a clear intention — whether it’s for emotional healing, creative flow, spiritual insight, or some combination of elements. Creating simple yet regular rituals throughout your journey can help to enhance the potency of the experience. For example, you might consider lighting a candle and offering a heart-crafted affirmation before taking your microdose, engaging a brief daily meditation to ground your practice, and journaling your experience each evening. You might also consider aligning your journey dates with the lunar cycle or other natural cycles to amplify your connection to the medicine’s wisdom.

Emotional & Spiritual Integration: 

Microdosing can gently bring emotions and subconscious patterns to the surface. Engaging in practices like breathwork, somatic body awareness, and regular spiritual coaching during this period help you navigate any tender places and glean the wisdom. Doing so will support deeper integration, allowing you to embody the subtle shifts that emerge over time.

Navigating Challenges with Compassion:

Not every microdosing day feels light and expansive — and that’s okay. Sometimes difficult emotions or resistance arise. Meeting these moments with self-compassion and curiosity turns them into powerful growth opportunities. When you embrace challenges as part of the healing process, you create space for greater self-awareness, resilience, and inner peace.

Microdosing for Midlife & Archetypal Transformation: 

For women navigating midlife, microdosing can be a profound ally. It can help soften the edges of hormonal shifts, reignite passion and purpose, and support the reclamation of inner sovereignty. Exploring archetypes like the Wild Woman, Wise Woman, or Queen can deepen the experience, turning this life stage into a sacred rite of passage.

Microdosing as a Gateway to Wholeness:

Beyond productivity or symptom relief, microdosing offers an invitation to return to wholeness. It gently dissolves ego barriers, opening pathways to intuition, interconnectedness, and a more vibrant relationship with life. Approaching microdosing as a sacred practice invites you to walk hand in hand with nature and your inner wisdom, discovering the medicine’s true gift — a deeper connection to yourself and the world around you.

The Power of Personalized Support:

Working with a trained psychedelic harm reduction coach enhances every aspect of the microdosing journey, amplifying its transformative potential. From selecting the right mushroom strain and dosage to refining protocols as you evolve, personalized support ensures your experience is safe, intentional, and aligned with your goals. Your guide can help you prepare for the journey, set clear intentions, offer supportive practices, navigate any psycho-spiritual material that arises, and integrate the insights of the process. Regular check-ins provide space to share breakthroughs, recalibrate when needed, and receive ongoing encouragement, creating a container of care and trust throughout your experience.

Who Can Benefit from Microdosing — And Who Might Not

Microdosing is especially supportive for those navigating life transitions, seeking relief from mild anxiety or low mood, desiring greater clarity and focus, or wanting to deepen their spiritual practice. If you feel called to cultivate inner resilience, access more ease and flow, or explore new dimensions of yourself, microdosing can be a beautiful ally on your path.

However, microdosing isn’t for everyone. It may not be suitable for those currently taking antidepressants or SSRIs, as psilocybin interacts with serotonin receptors and could create unpredictable effects or diminish the medicine’s impact. 

It’s also not recommended for individuals with a history of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or severe mental health conditions, as even small doses could potentially exacerbate symptoms.

If you’re unsure whether microdosing is right for you, a trained guide help you explore your options with care and honesty. 

I’d encourage you to find a guide who you feel truly supports your well-being, whether that means guiding you through a microdosing protocol or helping you find another path that better suits your current needs. Your safety and growth are the priority — always.

Microdosing with Devaa  

Embarking on a microdosing journey is an intimate and powerful path of self-discovery, and you don’t have to walk it alone. As your Microdosing Coach, I’m here to support you every step of the way — helping you navigate this experience with intention, safety, and care. 

Together, we’ll clarify your intentions, whether you're seeking emotional healing, enhanced creativity, or a deeper spiritual connection. I’ll help you determine the right dosage, choose the most supportive mushroom strain, and design a protocol that aligns with your life and unique aspirations.

With regular coaching, supportive practices, and ongoing support, we’ll create a safe, nurturing space to explore whatever arises during your microdosing practice. I’ll be here to help you track your experiences, make gentle adjustments, and support you to integrate the wisdom that unfolds along the way.

This personalized approach ensures that your journey is not only effective but also deeply enriching. By having a compassionate guide by your side, you can fully embrace the transformative power of microdosing, feeling held, empowered, and connected as you step into new realms of possibility.

Bio For Rev. Dr. Devaa Haley Mitchell

Transformation isn’t just a concept for Devaa—it’s a way of life. She’s dedicated to helping people reconnect with their deepest selves, unlock their leadership gifts, and step into their full potential.

Devaa completed her Psilocybin Guides certification through Bodhi Academy in Oregon, which exceeds state standards and emphasizes holistic, comprehensive care. She leads plant medicine retreats to support individuals in stepping into expanded capacities for leadership. She also supports individual and group microdosing protocols for those seeking to enhance creativity & focus while reducing anxiety and/or depression.

As the Co-Founder of The Shift Network, Devaa has helped bring life-changing programs to over 3.2 million students worldwide. She’s also built an online summit that served 130,000 women across 160 countries—all while growing her company from the ground up.

In her earlier life, Devaa earned her BA and MA from Stanford University and holds a doctorate from Wisdom University (now Ubiquity University). An ordained interfaith minister and Fulbright Scholar, she has worked with indigenous groups in the Brazilian Amazon and has spent her career bridging strategy with soul.

Outside of coaching, Devaa is also a musician—her latest album, Rebirth, hit #1 on Amazon. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two young daughters.

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