• Lic. FL-2ab28554
  • Portland, Oregon
  • $7,500

David Kahl

David combines his experience building inclusive organizations, executive coaching, and over 25 years of meditation practice to guide individuals and groups through transformative psychedelic experiences. In addition to Odyssey Meditation and Leaders retreats, he leads Practicums Retreats at InnerTrek for students training to be facilitators.

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David Kahl

David Kahl is a licensed facilitator, executive coach, entrepreneur, and heart-driven changemaker whose path into this work began after selling his business in 2018, with a first mushrooms experience that was truly life-altering and awakened a deeper calling.

Works best with

Leaders and Entrepreneurs
High-functioning individuals in leadership roles who are ready to explore what lies beneath the surface of their success.
LGBTQ+ Clients
Members of the LGBTQ+ community seeking an affirming and experienced facilitator.
Women Rebuilding Trust
Women who have historically had trust issues with men and are looking for a safe, respectful male facilitator.

How David works

  • Mindfulness and meditation

    Attention trained before the journey, so the session has something steady to return to when it intensifies.

  • Anxiety

    Chronic anxiety and the anticipatory fear that tends to arrive with the journey itself.

  • Depression

    Depression, including the treatment-resistant kind that has not moved with medication alone.

  • Life transitions

    Divorce, retirement, diagnosis, empty nesting: the thresholds that change who someone is.

Credentials

Licensed, trained, and in practice since 2018

One state

Licensing

Licensed facilitator
Oregon · FL-2ab28554
Active

Two programs

Education

B.S. Louisiana State University
Facilitation Certification from InnerTrek

Since 2018

Experience

25 years in the healing arts
11 client stories on file
Collected after the journey, shared with permission

Where you'll be

A setting that feels like home

Our private sessions take place at a state-licensed center. They're thoughtfully designed spaces that feel more like a cozy living room than a clinic.

Where you'll be

A setting that feels like home

Our private sessions take place at a state-licensed center. They're thoughtfully designed spaces that feel more like a cozy living room than a clinic.

What's included

What's included

  • Odyssey Foundations

    Eligibility screening, licensed facilitators personally vetted by our founder, and evidence-based protocols inspired by clinical trials.

  • Individual Preparation

    Two one-on-one video sessions with your facilitator before your journey. You'll talk through what you're hoping for, what to expect during your experience, and explore your personal intentions.

  • Individual Mushroom Journey

    Your guided in-person journey, one-on-one with your facilitator. You'll have your own private space, with eye shades and music to help you turn inward, and your facilitator by your side for personal support the whole time.

  • Individual Integration

    Two one-on-one integration sessions with your facilitator, in person or by video. Make sense of what happened and start turning insight into lasting change.

  • Ongoing Support

    Lifetime access to our group integration circles. If you have a particularly hard journey, our Odyssey safety net adds up to five more integration sessions to help you through it.

Not included

  • Flights

    You'll book your own travel to and from your session. Your care coordinator can help you plan around the dates.

  • Lodging

    You'll book your own place to stay. Your care coordinator will share our local travel guide, with vetted Airbnbs and places to stay near the service center.

  • Meals

    Food and drink are up to you. Our local travel guide includes our favorite places to eat, so you'll have plenty to choose from.

  • Ground Transportation

    You'll handle getting to and from your session. Your care coordinator can help you plan the logistics.

  • Travel insurance

    We recommend it in case plans change, but it's booked separately and not part of your experience cost.

What people say

In their words

11 stories

David is a great human -- knowledgeable, compassionate, and a great friend. [I loved the] preparation process, the actual experience, and the integration follow-up. It was cohesive and exceeded my expectations!

B.P.Private session · February 2026

[He] was excellent, in a class of its own! I would send anyone in my life who is considering a mushroom experience to David Kahl and Odyssey, bar none. I felt safe and supported the entire time.

P.S.Private session · January 2026

David was a perfect fit for my son and me and the experience and journeys we shared together. I appreciated his direct and caring approach. He gave direct answers to questions and really stepped up when there were challenges.

P.F.Private session · September 2025

David Kahl was excellent, considerate, and perfect. He took the time to get to know me well, and everything went exactly as expected.

S.N.Private session · July 2025

David Kahl was the main driver. I connected with him. The preparation was very helpful, and David's attention to detail, especially around logistics, really allowed me to let go of my need for control.

J.S.Private session · May 2025

My new friend, David Kahl, is one of my favorite people in the world. I felt cared for and supported through the process. David went above and beyond to meet, talk, walk, and explore my mindset. His calm, yet confident approach gives you comfort. He is a true professional who takes his work very seriously.

M.H.Private session · January 2025

David came from a different perspective - bringing in the business world that I can relate to. His insights and the way he was able to maneuver and create beauty and healing in that world was inspiring. He also had a great way about him encouraging others to be direct with what they needed. And he was always there for us.

F.S.Private session · 2025

You have a consistent, calm and trustworthy energy about you, which is so comforting. Your gentle but strong presence was a huge part of making my journey so epic.

S.L.Private session · 2025

David made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process, from preparation to integration. You can tell he really enjoys what he does and is very thoughtful in his approach. After going through the experience with him, I'd consider him a life long friend. Provided I'm able to continue to implement the learnings from the journey, I'd say it was the most valuable experience of my life for both myself and the people around me and would highly recommend it.

M.L.Private session · December 2024

David has a gift. He meets people right where they are. He had a strong and reassuring energy about him during our ceremony. Like a sentinel, he looked out for us and made sure we all had what we needed. Including our own personal space to heal.

J.B.Private session · 2024

Thank you for meeting me in such a beautiful place of love, care and non-judgment. I always felt that I was in very capable hands.

J.L.Private session · 2024

Check eligibility

Every experience starts here

Mushroom experiences carry real risks, and not everyone is a good fit. Every Odyssey experience starts with our eligibility screening.

Guided by a licensed facilitator

Odyssey Eligibility Screening

$49one time
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  • Comprehensive intake. Covering your medical history, medications, supplements, allergies, and personal and family mental health history.
  • Facilitator review. A licensed senior facilitator reviews your intake against the eligibility requirements, risk factors, and contraindications named in state guidelines.
  • Eligibility discussion. We walk you through your eligibility showing what your intake surfaces, what it means for a mushroom experience, and answer any questions you have.
  • Clinically-informed standards. Our eligibility standards were designed by licensed medical doctors, psychologists, and psychiatrists.

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Retreats David co-leads

If you would rather journey in a group than one to one, these are the upcoming departures.

Only the retreats David leads are listed. See every upcoming retreat.

WherePortland, Oregon
Session rate$7,500Portland, Oregon
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