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The Embodiment Protocol: A Practical Guide to Awakening

By Stephan Kerby & Amber Kerby, LMFT

A grounded, trauma-informed framework for facilitators and practitioners ready to move beyond the peak experience into embodied daily life. Co-authored by Stephan Kerby and Amber Kerby, LMFT.
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Research Foundation

Evidence base for 5-MeO-DMT in therapeutic contexts

The following peer-reviewed research supports the therapeutic application of 5-MeO-DMT. These studies inform our curriculum and underscore the importance of evidence-based practice in psychedelic-assisted therapy.

GH001 vs Placebo in Patients With Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Cubala, W.J. et al.2026JAMA Psychiatry

FindingPhase 2b randomized controlled trial: a single-day inhaled mebufotenin (5-MeO-DMT) protocol produced 57.5% remission at day 8 versus 0% on placebo in treatment-resistant depression.

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5-MeO-DMT: An atypical psychedelic with unique pharmacology, phenomenology & risk?

Dourron, H.M. et al.2025Psychopharmacology

FindingComprehensive review: 5-MeO-DMT's 5-HT1A-dominant pharmacology, ultra-short duration, and intensity profile distinguish it from classical psychedelics, with distinct safety and screening considerations.

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Short-term safety and tolerability profile of 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT): a systematic review

Kwaśny, A. et al.2024Frontiers in Psychiatry

FindingSystematic review of safety data: adverse events are typically mild and transient in screened settings; screening and dose control drive risk.

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A narrative synthesis of research with 5-MeO-DMT

Ermakova, A.O. et al.2022Journal of Psychopharmacology

FindingSynthesis of the 5-MeO-DMT literature: intense experience profile, use patterns, and the research gaps that structured facilitation must address.

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Reactivations Associated with the Use of 5-MeO-DMT Among Spanish-Speaking Individuals: Prevalence and Characteristics

Ortiz Bernal, A.M. et al.2025Journal of Psychoactive Drugs

FindingField study of post-experience reactivations: their prevalence, triggers, and management inform preparation protocols for safe practice.

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Mapping the phenomenology of intranasal 5-MeO-DMT in psychedelic-naïve healthy participants

Ermakova, A.O. et al.2025Scientific Reports

FindingControlled phenomenology study mapping the 5-MeO-DMT experience profile, informing how facilitators prepare and support participants.

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6 peer-reviewed studies curated from PubMed and clinical trial registries.

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This is a premium, high-accountability certification path for practitioners ready for deep training and ethical responsibility.

Great Fit If You

  • Want rigorous, trauma-informed facilitation training
  • Value mentorship, feedback, and professional standards
  • Can commit to live participation and sustained practice
  • Are ready to be evaluated on ethics and competency

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  • Are looking for a fast, weekend-style credential
  • Prefer fully self-paced learning with no live container
  • Do not want interview screening or accountability
  • Need immediate access without cohort timelines

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