Last weekend, we said goodbye to Amanda Feilding, a fearless pioneer of the psychedelic movement. Known as the Queen of Consciousness, her life and work laid the foundation for the psychedelic renaissance that is transforming how we heal, awaken, and expand our awareness today.
Her story reminds us that one courageous person can help shift the consciousness of an entire era—and now, it’s up to all of us to carry the torch.
She Dared to Go First
Amanda’s journey was never conventional. Decades ago, she made headlines for undergoing trepanation—an ancient practice involving drilling a hole in the skull—in an effort to explore expanded states of consciousness. That choice didn’t derail her career. Instead, it became a symbol of her unwavering commitment to exploring the unknown.
In time, she would go on to found the Beckley Foundation and co-author over 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles. Her work helped legitimize psychedelic research and push policy reforms forward, placing her at the center of the global conversation about altered states, healing, and the evolution of the mind.
Why the Amanda Feilding Legacy Matters Now
Amanda’s legacy isn’t just about science—it’s about soul. It’s about standing for truth when it’s inconvenient, mystical, or even ridiculed. As leaders and practitioners at the Church of Soul Illumination, we see Amanda as a spiritual ancestor to all who dare to heal through sacred plant medicines.
Through our programs like The Expansion Code™, we follow her lead, fusing research-backed methods with ceremony, integration, and the deeply personal journey of reclaiming inner sovereignty.
We’re not here to replicate her path. We’re here to continue it.
Thanks to her work, the psychedelic renaissance found roots in research institutions. Ayahuasca ceremonies, psilocybin-assisted therapy, and MDMA trials for PTSD are now part of mainstream conversations because of her efforts.
But Amanda’s death invites us to ask a harder question: What now?
How do we honor someone whose entire life was devoted to creating pathways into higher states of being? Thanks to her work, the psychedelic renaissance found roots in research institutions. Ayahuasca ceremonies, psilocybin-assisted therapy, and MDMA trials for PTSD are now part of mainstream conversations because of her efforts.
Lessons from Amanda’s Life
- Be bold in your truth – Amanda was never afraid to defy norms. Her life is proof that the world eventually catches up to those ahead of their time.
- Science and spirit are not separate – Her work proves that data can dance with mystery, and that both are needed to build a future rooted in wisdom.
- Psychedelics are sacred – Not just tools for healing, but doorways to wholeness. At Soul Illumination, this belief is at the heart of every guided journey we facilitate.
Amanda’s passing isn’t just a moment of grief; it’s a call to action. Whether you’re advocating for plant medicine legalization, exploring your healing through altered states, or teaching others to walk the path, know that you are part of her legacy.
Amanda’s death invites us to ask a harder question: What now?
How do we honor someone whose entire life was devoted to creating pathways into higher states of being?
The answer: We become the continuation of her work.
At the Church of Soul Illumination, we know that Amanda’s work was never meant to stop at decriminalization or clinical trials. It was about transformation. Inner revolution. The reclamation of our birthright to commune with the Divine through plant allies, altered states, and soul-based healing.
We honor Amanda every time we gather in a ceremony.
We honor her when we guide someone safely through the shadow.
We honor her when we reclaim the sovereignty of our minds and declare our inner world sacred.
The Courage to Be Misunderstood
Amanda Feilding is proof that being misunderstood is sometimes the price of greatness.
Many people laughed at her. Others tried to discredit her. But Amanda never backed down from the truth she felt in her bones. Her love for consciousness itself—its mysteries, its revelations, its ability to elevate us beyond suffering—was her north star.
At Soul Illumination, we teach the same lesson: You don’t have to wait for approval to live your truth.
The path of awakening often makes you the outlier. The black sheep. The “crazy” one. But history, if Amanda’s life is any indication, always catches up. And when it does, it calls people like her a genius.
A Legacy Rooted in the Sacred
Amanda’s work reminds us that psychedelics are not just therapeutic—they are sacred.
This is why we continue to offer guided journeys that respect both the science and the spirit. Amanda proved that these two don’t have to live at odds. They can—and must—dance together.
As we lead others through The Expansion Code™ and our curated psilocybin ceremonies, we do so in Amanda’s shadow and in her light. She laid the groundwork for what we are building: a new model of healing that transcends pathology and reawakens the soul.
To Amanda: Welcome Home, Sister
Amanda, we see you. We thank you. We walk forward now, with your fire in our hearts.
May your transition be met with ancestral drums and celestial song.
May you journey now through the cosmos you helped us believe in.
And may your name echo every time one of us dares to stand up and say:
“There is more to life, and I will not settle for numbness.”
Welcome home, Amanda. You’ve earned your rest.
Learn More, Go Deeper
If Amanda’s work speaks to you, we invite you to explore her legacy through our Manifest Program. We are continuing the mission of sacred healing and expansion, spiritual awakening, and plant-based healing.
For those ready to step into a new chapter of personal healing and soul return, our upcoming Expansion Code™ Ceremonial Experiences may be the sacred mirror you’ve been waiting for.
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