Hey friend,

There’s nothing fun about realizing you’ve accidentally crossed the line and your microdose becomes a mini-trip.

I’ve had moments where I wasn’t nearly as precise with my microdosing as I should’ve been—and it pushed me well beyond the threshold at the worst possible times:

• Driving, and suddenly I feel floaty, ungrounded, and slightly off. My movements aren’t as sharp. It’s subtle, but unsafe.
• Sitting down to work, expecting focus, but instead feeling ungrounded. My heart races. My screen is "breathing". I can’t think clearly, let alone create.
• Jumping on a high-stakes call, pupils blown, brain fog thick. I’m smiling, nodding—but I can’t track the conversation. I feel exposed, embarrassed… like I’ve wasted both our time.

It’s the exact opposite of why we microdose in the first place.

And I’m not alone.

A Common Microdose Problem

A study in the International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology found that 67% of the 1,116 microdosers surveyed had no idea what dose they were taking.

Let that sink in: Nearly 750 people were flying blind with psychedelics.

Here’s the truth:

Psychedelics are powerful. A few extra micrograms or milligrams can mean the difference between grounded presence and uninvited intensity.

Microdosing isn’t about tripping. It’s about clarity. Focus. Flow.

A gentle shift… not a psychedelic detour.

But go too low in dose, and you miss the magic. Nothing happens.

The key?

Find your Goldilocks dose—the one that’s just right for your unique brain and body.

It’s the method I use myself.

And it’s the framework I teach to clients to unlock real, repeatable results from microdosing—safely and strategically.

The 5-Step Sweet Spot Strategy: How to Find Your Ideal Microdose

The Sweet Spot Strategy is a gradual titration approach to determine your optimal sub-perceptual dose.

Not too little… not too much.

While this guide focuses on psilocybin mushrooms (the most commonly microdosed psychedelic), you can apply the same method to other substances like LSD, San Pedro (mescaline), and more.

Here’s how to find your “just right” dose:

1) Start Low

Begin with a conservative dose, such as 50-100 mg of dried Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms (like Golden Teacher or another moderate-strength strain).

2) Titrate Slowly

On each microdosing day, increase by 25-50 mg.

3) Observe Closely

Tune into your body and mind.

Subtle signs like enhanced colors, emotional openness, or a slight cognitive shift indicate you’re nearing the threshold.

4) Find Your Edge

Keep titrating upward until you feel a noticeable effect, even if it’s mild. This is your perceptual threshold.

⚠️ Important: Only "find your edge" if you’ve intentionally prepared your set (mindset) and setting (environment).

That means: no driving, no important responsibilities, and a calm, safe space where you can fully relax and be present.

5) Dial It Back

Once you reach that point, reduce your dose by 25–50 mg to land just below the psychoactive threshold.

That’s your "sweet spot".

Subtle, effective, and non-disruptive.

It’s where the real benefits live—clarity, creativity, emotional balance, and neuroplasticity—without crossing into altered states.

Quick questions:

• Have you ever microdosed only to realize you took a little too much?
• Do you know how much you’re taking each time?
• Have you dialed in your dose, or are you still guessing?

Hit reply and let me know.

Onjae

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