Who I Am
Josh Goldstein
Hi, I’m Josh Goldstein. I bring a diverse range of experience to this work, enabling me to meet you exactly where you are on your personal journeys. With an extensive background in both science and education, and 15 years of experience working in therapeutic environments, I aim to adeptly guide both individuals and groups as they delve into their inner landscapes. I have nearly 30 years of personal engagement with plant medicine, which has afforded me profound insights into facing the various aspects of ourselves that too often linger in the shadows.
Professional Background
I've always been driven by curiosity and a heartfelt desire to understand the natural world. My background in biology
Psilocybin Work
Before stepping into the role of a legal psilocybin facilitator, I spent three years guiding individuals in underground settings, cultivating deep experience in transformational work. My journey was shaped by more than a decade of mentorship in a profound plant medicine tradition—wisdom that goes beyond formal training and has profoundly enriched my approach.
Since becoming licensed, I’ve had the privilege of supporting life-changing experiences, including facilitating the first-ever legal, above-ground group psilocybin ceremony for veterans in the United States. I also helped spearhead an innovative collaboration with Project New Day, an organization committed to empowering individuals in their recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
In June 2023, I graduated as part of Oregon’s inaugural cohort of trained psilocybin facilitators, continuing my mission to create safe, impactful, and transformative journeys for those seeking healing and growth.
Personal Journey
However, my journey in this realm began long before, enriched by over a decade of mentorship and training within a spiritual tradition that uses plant medicine as a sacrament. Today, I remain deeply committed to deepening my own practice while guiding others on their paths to healing and self-discovery.
My Approach
I hold a profound reverence for the transformative power of plant medicine, enabling access to innate healing wisdom within individuals. I bring a calm and grounded presence to help cultivate an atmosphere where people feel safe to be authentic, vulnerable, and raw. I recognize the challenges inherent in this work and approach it with deep compassion, allowing those in my care to feel seen and supported.