Microdosing Psychedelics

Paul Austin, founder of Third Wave — one of the largest online microdosing communities — distills practical microdosing knowledge into a concise, accessible guide. The book covers protocols for LSD, psilocybin, 1P-LSD, mescaline, Amanita muscaria, and LSA, with scheduling guidance, safety considerations including cardiac effects and drug interactions, and chapters on creativity, professional performance, and leadership.

As a practical resource, the book fills a specific gap. With Fadiman's Psychedelic Explorer's Guide providing the theoretical foundation and Waldman's A Really Good Day offering a personal memoir, Austin's guide focuses squarely on the "how-to" — making it a useful companion for those ready to begin a microdosing practice. The coverage of multiple substances and protocols in one place is convenient.

A note of transparency: the book is self-published, and some reviewers note that it occasionally reads as a gateway to Third Wave's paid courses. Austin's organization has faced criticism over marketing practices. Despite these caveats, the practical information on dosing, scheduling, and safety is solid and aligns well with mainstream microdosing guidance. Readers should treat it as one resource among many rather than a definitive authority.