Five Trips: An Investigative Journey into Mental Health, Psychedelic Healing, and Saving a Life

Kendis Gibson

Dec 2024 · Simon and Schuster · Narrated by Kendis Gibson

About this audiobook

Five Trips chronicles Emmy Award–winning journalist Kendis Gibson’s personal journey through five psychedelic experiences, exploring the access issues faced by the BIPOC community in using psychedelics for mental health conditions, set against the backdrop of his challenges as a Black journalist at ABC network and the racial treatment that fueled his public meltdowns.

Five Trips takes you on a profound journey with Emmy Award–winning journalist Kendis Gibson as he navigates the complex interplay of identity, resilience, and healing. This powerful memoir delves into his personal experiences with psychedelics, examining their transformative impact against the often harsh realities of racial inequity and limited access in the BIPOC community. Gibson’s candid recounting includes a gripping anxiety attack during a rare interview with Beyoncé, a public confrontation with deeply entrenched racism at ABC, and his private struggle with sexual identity, all woven into the fabric of an illustrious yet tumultuous career in the media. Five Trips is not just a memoir—it’s a beacon for those seeking to understand the potential of psychedelics in mental health, a testament to overcoming adversity, and an insider’s perspective on the pivotal moments that shape public figures behind the scenes. Join Kendis Gibson as he reveals the unspoken truths of a life spent in the spotlight, offering insights and hope to those on their own paths to healing.

About the author

Kendis Gibson is a four-time Emmy Award–winning journalist. Over his decades-long career, Gibson has covered some of the biggest stories impacting our world. He was one of the first journalists to ground zero following the terrorist attacks on 9/11, escaping only minutes before the first tower fell.