Every journey has a beginning…

At Guiding Growth, my origin story is one of resilience, exploration, and profound discovery. It begins with a challenging childhood and unfolds into a lifelong quest for healing and meaning.

Guiding Growth, led by  Tony Dahlgren. A Swedish coach with international reach, specializes in MDMA-assisted therapy. I offer both online sessions via Zoom and in–person appointments in Portugal.

My mission is to provide safe, supportive, and transformative therapeutic experiences that help clients achieve personal growth and emotional healing.

This is the story of how Guiding Growth came to be, rooted in personal transformation and a passion for helping others!

My Journey

Life threw me its first big challenge early on. Growing up with parents struggling with addiction, I moved through foster homes from age 11 until I set out on my own at 16. This challenging start sparked a lifelong journey of healing and searching for meaning, pushing me to explore how mind, body, and spirit connect.

For over 30 years, I’ve been working to understand myself, grow, and become the person I knew I could be – happy, peaceful, and compassionate. This quest has taken me around the world, living in different countries and trying out various ways of life. Along the way, I’ve developed a real passion for nutrition, exercise, and overall well-being.

My path led me to psychedelics more than 25 years ago, and I’ve been captivated ever since by how they can help us grow and expand our awareness. I’ve gained extensive experience with various psychedelic substances over the years, exploring their potential in both traditional and modern contexts. This deep background, combined with my earlier work in photography and journalism, has given me a unique ability to observe and connect with people’s stories.

Throughout this journey, I’ve worn many hats and explored various career paths. I spent quite a few years in the corporate world, gaining valuable experience but always feeling a lack of deeper purpose. This sense of unfulfillment, coupled with my growing interest in holistic health and personal development, eventually led me to a crossroads.

After much soul-searching, I took the leap to follow what truly called to me – helping others on their own journeys of growth and self-discovery. While I’ve done formal training in both psychedelics and health coaching to support this new direction, I believe life itself has been my greatest teacher. I’m always learning – about the body, consciousness, and the nature of existence, but most importantly, about myself.

The past decade has seen me embrace a life closer to nature, living in the Swedish countryside with my wife and children. This shift deepened my connection to the natural world and my understanding of life’s interconnectedness. Currently, my family and I are embarking on a new adventure in Portugal, continually evolving and exploring life together.

Parenthood has been a profound catalyst for growth in ways I never expected, challenging me to be more present and self-aware. Each day with my children offers new opportunities for self-reflection and growth. 

I find my greatest joy in nature, in real connections with others, and in the healing  presence of animals. My work isn’t just a job – it’s truly my calling. I’m fully committed to each person I work with, giving them my complete attention and care. I’m passionate about helping people find their way to better health, energy, and a deeper sense of purpose.

My unique blend of life experiences and skills sets the foundation for my approach. I’m particularly excited about the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy to catalyze profound healing and personal growth. With my wealth of personal experience with these powerful tools, I bring both knowledge and deep respect for their transformative potential.

Together, we can explore new areas of consciousness, healing, and understanding. I’m honored to be a guide on this journey, as we work towards positive change – not just for individuals, but as part of a bigger shift towards a more aware and connected society.