Imagine opening a door to a world you’ve never seen before. A world full of colors, sounds, and feelings that go far beyond your everyday life.
That’s exactly what happens when you use psychedelic truffles.
In this blog I’ll take you on a journey through my own experiences with these fascinating substances. We’ll dive deeper into the effects of psychedelics – how it feels, what you can expect, and why these experiences can be so special.
The start of the journey – subtle changes
Remember how it felt when you first fell in love? That gentle tingle in your stomach, the world looking just a little more beautiful? That’s a bit like how the start of a truffle trip feels. It’s as if someone is very carefully turning the dials of your perception. At first you barely notice it. Maybe you feel a little lighter, or colors seem just a touch brighter. It’s like the moment the sun breaks through the clouds – you know something is changing, but you can’t quite place it yet.
A playground full of possibilities
Imagine your brain is an enormous playground. Normally you only use a few of the toys, the same slide and swing every day. But now, with the truffles, it's as if all the gates swing open. Suddenly you can climb every structure, every tree, play in every sandbox.
Thoughts begin to flow more freely, like water that’s no longer forced through a narrow pipe but can finally run free. Ideas dance through your head, form new patterns, and show you the world in a way you never thought possible. You make connections you’d normally never make.
Maybe you suddenly see how that argument with your friend actually has to do with something from your past, or you finally understand why you’re always so tense at work – as if a knot in your mind is finally coming undone.
Time starts to feel different too. Have you ever noticed how time feels different when you’re having a lot of fun? During a truffle trip this feeling is amplified. Sometimes a single moment seems to last forever. You can be fascinated for minutes by the way a drop of water slides down a leaf or the patterns on the bark of a tree. Other times, time flies. You blink and suddenly hours have passed.
It’s as if you have a time machine that randomly speeds up and slows down. This can be confusing, but also freeing. It helps you realize just how subjective our experience of time really is.
An explosion of color
And then the colors – they become more vivid. It’s as if someone has turned up the intensity of the world. I still remember clearly how I once looked at the flowers in my garden. It was as if someone had maxed out the saturation and brightness. The red poppies seemed to pulse, like a beating heart. The green of the leaves was so intense it almost felt unnatural.
But it goes beyond just intensity. Colors seem to move, to breathe. Sometimes you see colors you can’t even name, shades somewhere between blue and green, or a kind of glowing purple you’ve never seen before. It’s as if you’re truly seeing for the first time how colorful and alive the world around you is.
The journey deepens – intense experiences
A symphony of the senses
As the effects grow stronger, it’s not only what you see that changes, but also what you hear. It’s as if your ears have suddenly become super-sensors, picking up every nuance.
Music is a perfect metaphor for this experience. Imagine hearing your favorite song, but now you can hear every instrument separately. You hear not just the guitar, but how the strings vibrate and resonate. The singer's voice suddenly has layers you'd never noticed before.
And it goes beyond music. Everyday sounds take on a whole new rhythm. The hum of a refrigerator becomes a fascinating pattern. The rustling of leaves in the wind sounds like an orchestra performing just for you. This heightened sensitivity to sound can be overwhelming, but also incredibly beautiful. It’s as if you’re truly listening to the symphony of life around you for the first time.
If you thought the colors were already impressive, prepare yourself for a whole new dimension of visual experiences. It’s as if your eyes have suddenly gained access to hidden layers of reality. I remember a time when I looked at a bare wall and suddenly saw intricate geometric patterns appear. It was like a living artwork unfolding before my eyes.
Sometimes it seems as if you can see the energy flowing in everything around you. Plants appear to breathe – to pulse – with life. Even ‘dead’ objects like stones or furniture seem to radiate a kind of inner light. These visual effects are like a window into a hidden world that was always around us, but that we normally can’t perceive.
Time travel in your mind
One of the most surprising aspects of a truffle trip is how it can change your relationship with your own memories. It’s as if you gain access to a library of your life, where you can not only read each book but relive it.
I remember a time when I was suddenly back in a summer day from my childhood. I could feel the warmth of the sun on my skin, smell the scent of freshly cut grass. But the remarkable thing was that I could experience it both through the eyes of my younger self and through my current perspective.
This experience can help you see old memories in a new light. Maybe you suddenly understand why your parents made certain decisions, or you see how a seemingly insignificant moment actually had a huge impact on your life.
It’s like a journey through time, but within your own mind. These experiences can help you understand yourself better and make peace with parts of your past.
The peak of the experience
At the peak of a strong truffle experience, the boundaries of your normal reality can blur completely. It’s like reaching the top of a mountain after a long climb – the views are breathtaking, but the air is also thin and it can be dizzying.
Some people describe a feeling of complete oneness with everything around them. It’s as if the boundaries between ‘you’ and ‘the world’ dissolve. You feel connected to nature or to other people in a way that goes beyond words.
Others have experiences they describe as a kind of death and rebirth. This might sound frightening, and honestly it can be if you resist it. But if you’re able to let go and accept the experience, it can be incredibly liberating and transformative.
Psychedelics have the potential to change your entire view of yourself and the world. People often report feeling more open, connected, and grateful after such an experience.
Imagine your entire identity, everything you thought you were, being wiped clean. And then, out of that emptiness, you're rebuilt. It's like restarting a computer that had frozen – everything switches off for a moment, and then you come back, fresh and renewed.
Body and mind
During a truffle trip you’re often very aware of your body, but in a different way than usual. It’s as if your body and mind, which normally feel separate, are now fully integrated.
You may notice your body responding to your thoughts and emotions. Maybe you start to cry spontaneously – not necessarily out of sadness – but as a physical expression of a deep emotional release. Or you feel waves of trembling move through your body, as if pent-up tension is finally being let go.
These physical experiences can be intense and sometimes uncomfortable. But they can also be incredibly healing. It’s as if your body finally gets the chance to release emotional baggage you may have been carrying for years.
Imagine your body is a pressure cooker that has been under pressure for years. The truffle experience is like gently opening the valve, allowing pent-up tension and emotions to finally escape.
The unpredictability of the journey
If you think you can predict the intensity of your truffle experience precisely based on how much you take, I have news for you. Yes, the dose certainly plays a role, but it’s far from the only factor. If you’re wondering whether you can deepen or extend a session, take a look at our post on whether you can redose with psychedelic mushrooms.
A road trip is a perfect metaphor for the dose. The amount of fuel in your tank (the dose) determines how far you can go. But the road you choose, the weather, and how you drive all influence how your journey unfolds. It's the same with truffles.
Your state of mind plays a big role. Are you relaxed and open, or tense and anxious? The environment you’re in can also make an enormous difference. A calm, safe space will produce a very different experience than a busy, unfamiliar one.
Your experience with altered states of consciousness can have an influence too. Just as an experienced surfer can handle bigger waves, someone who has tripped more often is often better able to deal with intense experiences.
The art of letting go
One of the most important skills during a truffle trip is the ability to let go and surrender to the experience. It’s like swimming in a river – if you fight against the current, you’ll exhaust yourself and possibly get into trouble. But if you can relax and let yourself be carried along, you can discover the most surprising and beautiful places.
I remember a time when I became anxious during a trip. I tried to control the experience, which only led to more fear. My thoughts got tangled and I felt panic rising. Then I remembered the advice someone once gave me: “observe without judging”. I tried to notice my feelings without attaching labels to them. And I realized that the intense feelings were temporary. This helped me let go of the fear.
This letting go isn’t always easy. It takes trust and courage. But it’s often the key to the most profound and transformative experiences.
Everyone has their own journey
It’s important to remember that everyone’s journey is unique. What I’ve described here is based on my personal experiences and those of others I know. But your experiences may be very different.
Maybe you’ll have visions I never had. Or maybe you’ll experience subtle changes in your thought patterns without overwhelming visual effects. Some people have deep spiritual insights, others arrive at new ideas about their work or relationships.
This variety is exactly what makes psychedelics so fascinating. They offer a deeply personal exploration of your own mind. It's like opening a door to your inner world, and what you find there is unique to you.
The effects of psychedelics in a nutshell
A journey with psychedelic truffles is like entering a new world – a world that was actually always within you, but that you can only now see.
It begins subtly, with small changes in your perception and thoughts. But as the effects grow stronger, you can have intense visual and auditory experiences, deep emotional insights, and moments of transcendent oneness.
These experiences can be overwhelming, but also incredibly beautiful and transformative. They can give you a new perspective on yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. But remember, every journey is unique and unpredictable.
The ability to let go and surrender to the experience is often the key to the most meaningful trips. Whether you’re curious about psychedelics or simply wanted to learn more, I hope this blog has given you a glimpse into this fascinating world.
At FLO Coaching you can do guided sessions with psilocybin truffles. Experienced coaches are there to support you. Do you have questions, or would you like help preparing for your first psychedelic experience? Feel free to get in touch with us. We’d love to introduce you to the special world of expanded consciousness in a responsible way. That’s how we guide you toward a new phase of holistic health and wellbeing.
The first effects usually begin 30 to 60 minutes after you take them, and they’re subtle. You might feel a little lighter, and colors can look just a touch brighter. It’s as if someone is gently turning the dials of your perception.
In the beginning the changes are barely noticeable, a bit like the feeling when the sun breaks through the clouds. While you sit quietly and bring your attention to your surroundings, you start to notice small shifts.
The texture of the wall seems a little more alive, the music in the background sounds clearer, and you notice your thoughts beginning to change. As you look outside, it’s as if the world has come a little more to life. These subtle changes build slowly.
A truffle experience typically lasts around four to six hours from start to finish. The first effects come on after 30 to 60 minutes, the peak usually arrives somewhere between the first and second hour, and from there the intensity gradually softens.
Your sense of time itself often becomes distorted along the way – a single moment can feel like it stretches on forever, while at other times hours seem to slip by in a blink. Curious about the bigger picture? We go deeper into this in our post on how long a psychedelic experience lasts.
At the peak, people can experience a sense of complete oneness with everything around them. Some describe it as a kind of death and rebirth. The boundaries between ‘you’ and ‘the world’ can dissolve. These experiences can be overwhelming, but also liberating and transformative.
Time perception becomes distorted too. Sometimes a single moment seems to last forever, while at other times time flies by. Colors become more intense and vivid – they can seem to move or breathe. Sometimes you even see colors you can’t name, shades you’ve never seen before.
Psilocybin truffles and psychedelic mushrooms contain the same active compound – psilocybin – so the core of the experience is very similar. The main differences come down to how they grow and how the dose is measured.
Besides the dose, factors like your state of mind, the setting you’re in, and your previous experience with altered states of consciousness all play a big role. Your mindset – often called your ‘set’ – includes not just your immediate emotional state but also your deeper beliefs, expectations, and intentions for the journey. An open, positive attitude can lead to a richer journey, while fear or resistance can make it harder.
The ‘setting’ – the physical and social environment you’re in – matters just as much. A safe, comfortable space with people you trust creates a sense of security, while a chaotic or unfamiliar environment can lead to unease.
As the peak softens, the comedown tends to feel gentle and reflective. Many people describe feeling more open, connected, and grateful afterwards – as if something has settled into place. Letting go is crucial here, because fighting the experience often leads to more fear and confusion.
It’s a bit like swimming in a river – by going with the current instead of fighting it, you can discover the most surprising and beautiful places. One effective technique for letting go is conscious breathing: bringing your attention to your breath, slowly and deeply breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth, anchors you in the present moment.
It also helps to remind yourself that everything you experience is temporary. Every sensation, thought, or emotion, however intense, will pass. Accepting this makes it easier to move with the experience rather than resist it.
Curious to Experience It Yourself?
Every journey is different, and the most meaningful ones happen in a safe, supported space. At FLO Coaching, Floris and Lotte guide you through a carefully prepared psilocybin truffle journey – from setting your intention to integrating what you discover. If you’re curious but want to take that first step with someone by your side, we’re here for you.
