How psychedelic mushrooms are helping people unlock their potential

Guided psychedelic mushroom journeys are helping people transform how they think, lead, and live.

Jun 13, 2025 - 16:38

How psychedelic mushrooms are helping people unlock their potential

Over the past couple years, I’ve been on a personal journey of serious self-growth.

It hasn’t always been easy or linear, but my goal is simple: I want to become the best version of myself. I wake up every day wanting to live with more intention, more happiness, and a higher level of consciousness.

That mindset has led me through therapy, big life changes, hard decisions — and something a bit more “magical."

And apparently, I’m not alone.

A growing number of professionals and business leaders are seeking out new ways to gain clarity and and unlock new potential.

For some, that path now includes guided experiences with psychedelic mushrooms.

They’re flying to remote retreats, committing to immersive journeys, and walking away with a new sense of leadership, along with positive results both personally and professionally.

But this isn’t something most of them talk about publicly. It’s happening quietly, behind closed doors.

And those who’ve been through it often describe the experience as nothing short of life-changing.

Luxury guided psychedelic mushroom experiences are driving personal and business breakthroughs.
Image source: The Journeymen Collective

How psychedelic mushroom retreats drive personal and professional breakthroughs

For Rob Grover and Gary Logan, cofounders of The Journeymen Collective, this wasn’t about chasing a business trend. It wasn't even about making money.

“It was a calling,” Grover explained to me. He and Logan had already been working in personal and professional development, but after a personal loss, none of their usual tools were working anymore.

That’s when someone suggested a guided psychedelic mushroom journey.

“I scoffed at her immediately,” Grover said. But when he finally tried it, he said the experience shifted everything for him, helping him move through grief and depression and deepening his devotion to the work of helping others transform their lives.

After seeing Rob's transformation, Gary realized he needed to experience it for himself and booked a guided session for his birthday. Afterward, he told Rob, “I think this is what we’re supposed to do.”

And the rest is history.

Today, The Journeymen Collective runs highly curated luxury journeys out of a 7,000-square-foot estate in British Columbia. The experience isn’t cheap — and it isn’t casual.

“It's not going for a holiday or a retreat," Logan emphasizes. “You’re here to work on yourself and move forward...the investment is into self and personal development...it is a journey.”

Each experience is highly personalized. Guests include entrepreneurs, CEOs, celebrities, and athletes who must go through an application and discovery process. Not everyone is accepted.

The journey includes not just two guided psilocybin ceremonies, but also preparation and integration work that spans four months to help ensure lasting change.

And the results can be profound.

Grover shared that one company CEO had already engaged in extensive mindset work, meditation, and personal development, but still felt stuck — as if he were hitting a ceiling.

After completing the journey, his leadership noticeably shifted, and within six months, he had tripled his net worth.

That kind of transformation, they say, ripples outward into companies, teams, and bottom lines.

Unlocking potential, one psychedelic mushroom at a time

Since launching in 2018, The Journeymen Collective has grown every year.

Logan shared that they started with Airbnbs, then rented luxury homes, and eventually purchased one. Now, the Journeymen Collective estate serves as both their home and a dedicated center.

While I didn't ask details, Rob and Gary did share that they’re profitable — and intentional about keeping the experience intimate.

"It's an ultra class experience that is no more than four to five people. Sometimes it's only one," Grover added.

As interest in psychedelic-assisted therapies grows, Grover and Logan are clear: integrity and quality matter most.

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The global psychedelic mushroom market is projected to jump from $1.5 billion in 2024 to $3.3 billion by 2031.

Meanwhile, the psilocybin-assisted therapy market alone was estimated at $2.37 billion in 2024, and is projected to reach $10 billion by 2034.

And it’s not just “woo-woo.” There is serious science behind it. Johns Hopkins University even has a dedicated Psychedelics Research Unit backed by $55 million in funding, driving groundbreaking studies in the space.

“This isn’t just about handing someone mushrooms,” Grover said. He explained that the experience is about creating a container for true transformation — with professionalism, reverence, and deep support.

For many, that transformation extends well beyond their personal lives.

Grover shared that while clients initially come seeking personal growth, the experience often transforms how they lead, relate to their teams, and run their businesses. "As a function of that," he said, "businesses exponentially grow."

And in an increasingly complex and fast-moving business world, that just might be the ultimate edge.