Lived Experience Report: Psilocybin-Assisted Cancer Therapy with Diane Gratton

The Integration Session · May 28, 2026 · 44m

Diane Gratton—a retired nurse, educator, and grandmother—was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer with bone metastases in 2021, with an initial prognosis of five years. In this episode, she opens up about her journey with psychedelic therapy: her motivations, fears, how she prepared, her two psilocybin experiences (individual and group), and the profound emotional and existential insights that followed. Diane speaks candidly about the complexities of integration, including the return of depression and the ongoing nature of her healing process. She also offers thoughtful suggestions for…