Juan Rendon looks back on his first psilocybin experience, the journaling habit it started, and why screening, preparation and support matter.
My First Experience with Psychedelics: Far From Recreation, Life Changing Insights
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Juan Rendon
Founder and lead facilitator, Life Synergy Retreat · Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Juan Rendon is the founder and lead facilitator of Life Synergy Retreat in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, where he has organized small-group wellness retreats since 2013. He studied physical therapy and holds an Associate of Science degree. He has also completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training, a 500-hour diploma in bodywork, massage and holistic therapies, and a minor in event management at the European School of Economics. He is the author of the nutrition guide The Do’s and Donuts.
Psilocybin: A safer alternative to 21st century mood disorders
Anxiety and depression seem to be the epidemic of our time. Psilocybin as a promising alternative medicine for mental and spiritual health.
Nutrition Challenge: Take Back Your Health, and GET LIT!
Nutrition By Juan Rendon Updated October 2026 7 min read This nutrition challenge is about building an enjoyable, sustainable food routine with water,...
From Ancient Rituals to Revolutionary Therapies
Trace sacred mushroom traditions, modern psilocybin research and the questions that connect history, cultural respect and a responsible retreat today.
Exploring the Brain’s Psychedelic Pathway: How Psilocybin Mirrors Serotonin
Psilocybin containing mushrooms have been used as a spiritual catalyst in indigenous cultures for thousands of
years.
Embrace the Journey: Unlock Your Spiritual and Mental Potential in Playa del Carmen
The mental and spiritual benefits of psilocybin assisted therapy on Mexico Mushroom Retreats and scientific research
Spiritual Awakening and Self-Discovery
A grounded look at spiritual awakening, self-discovery and retreat integration, with room for ordinary insight, difficult feelings and your own meaning.
Don’t Waste Your Vitamins!
How are you preserving the nutrients from your food? Here are some great tips!
Magic Mushrooms And The Power of Letting Go
A touching story about how magic mushrooms helped someone release a decade-old trauma
Top Ten Considerations When Choosing a Retreat for Relaxation and Rejuvenation
There are some important things to consider before deciding to hop on board on a retreat, here is a list of the most important.