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MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine are often grouped together as psychedelic medicines. But pharmacologically and therapeutically they are very different tools.

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In this solo explainer, Paul F. Austin walks through a practical framework for choosing between these three medicines based on context, client profile, legal access, and neurobiological effects.

Rather than treating these substances as interchangeable, this framework helps practitioners and curious learners understand when each medicine may be most appropriate and why.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• The key differences between MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine
• Why these medicines are not interchangeable tools
• When each medicine may be appropriate for different client profiles
• Legal accessibility and treatment planning considerations
• Key contraindications and safety factors
• Why integration windows differ across medicines

CHAPTERS
00:00 The Psychedelic Decision Framework
00:44 Mapping Three Different Medicines
02:33 Why These Medicines Are Not Interchangeable
03:19 Different Keys for Different Locks
05:05 Contraindications and Medication Interactions
07:03 Nervous System Readiness and Experience
08:19 Understanding the Integration Window
09:31 Client Examples
11:09 Ketamine’s Addiction Risk
11:58 The Real Job of Psychedelic Work

ABOUT PAUL F. AUSTIN
Paul F. Austin is the founder of Third Wave and the Psychedelic Coaching Institute, and host of The Psychedelic Podcast. For more than a decade he has explored how intentional psychedelic use can support personal growth, leadership, and cultural transformation.

Through education, research, and professional training programs, Paul helps individuals and practitioners develop responsible frameworks for working with these powerful tools.

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Psychedelic Coaching Institute
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Third Wave Microdosing Guide
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