Empowering Safe, Intentional Exploration
We believe everyone deserves access to the transformative potential of psychedelic experiences — safely, intentionally, and on their own terms.
Our Mission
At Pada, we create tools that bridge the gap between clinical support and self-guided exploration, meeting people wherever they are on their journey.
Our mission is simple: provide everything you need to navigate psychedelic experiences with confidence, clarity, and care — while minimizing harm and maximizing meaningful growth.
From Observation to Action
Journey Kits began with a powerful observation that too many people face.
While psychedelics hold incredible potential for healing and self-discovery, too many people face overwhelming barriers — whether it's the high cost of therapy, lack of access, or the uncertainty of navigating a journey alone.
We saw the need for something different — something that could meet people where they are. Drawing from both ancient ritual and modern harm reduction practices, we set out to design tools that bridge the gap between clinical support and self-guided exploration.
The result: Journey Kits — a thoughtfully crafted set of tools to guide you through every phase of the psychedelic experience.
What Guides Us
The principles behind everything we create.
Harm Reduction First
Safety isn't optional — it's foundational. Every tool we create is grounded in evidence-based harm reduction practices, informed by research from Johns Hopkins, Imperial College London, and MAPS.
Accessible by Design
Meaningful psychedelic support shouldn't require a therapist's fee or a clinical trial. We create tools that make quality guidance available to everyone, wherever they are.
Integration-Focused
Insights fade without integration. We design every kit to support not just the experience itself, but the lasting change that follows.
Ritual Meets Science
We honor both the ancient wisdom of ceremonial practice and the rigor of modern research. Our kits weave together structure and soul.
Cole Redepenning
Cole brings over five years of experience in healthcare operations, harm reduction services, and program development. His background includes managing multidisciplinary care teams, launching emergency shelter programs, and developing trauma-informed training materials for frontline staff.
After witnessing the barriers people face in accessing quality psychedelic support — cost, availability, stigma — Cole founded Pada to create accessible, evidence-based tools for self-guided exploration.
Why "Pada"?
The name Pada comes from Sanskrit, meaning "foot" or "step" — as in the steps along a path. It's a reminder that every journey begins with a single, intentional step forward.
At Pada, we're here to walk alongside you — not to lead, but to support. Your path is your own. We just provide the tools to help you walk it safely.
You're Not Journeying Alone
When you choose Pada, you're joining a growing community of intentional explorers.
Lifetime Updates
As we improve our content based on community feedback, you receive updates at no additional cost.
Direct Support
Questions? Reach out anytime at hello@pada.place. We're here to help.
Community Feedback
Your experiences help shape future tools and resources. We build this together.
Ready to Explore?
Whether you're preparing for your first experience or deepening a well-traveled path, we're here to support your journey with structure, clarity, and care.
Get in Touch
We'd love to hear from you — whether you're curious about Journey Kits, have questions, or want to explore ways we can collaborate.
Email: hello@pada.place