#39 Gabe Charalambides: Psychedelic Entrepreneurship
Episode description
Welcome back to The Trip Report Podcast, a production of Beckley Waves.
Today, I am speaking with Gabe Charalambides, a former aerospace engineer turned mental health and psychedelic entrepreneur.
Gabe is the founder of Odyssey, a pioneering organization offering psilocybin-assisted retreats and private sessions under Oregon’s psilocybin legalization framework.
Gabe’s journey began in the world of aerospace engineering, where he spent years designing cutting-edge technology. However, his personal experiences with meditation, Buddhism, and psychedelics opened a new path—one focused on exploring the human mind and fostering healing through intentional psychedelic experiences.
With Odyssey, Gabe has created a platform that combines deep respect for tradition with an evidence-based, accessible approach to psilocybin therapy.
In this conversation, we discuss:
* Gabe’s evolution from aerospace engineer to mental health entrepreneur
* The founding story and ethos behind Odyssey
* Insights into running psilocybin-assisted retreats in Oregon under its novel legislative framework
* The interplay between psychedelics, meditation, and neuroplasticity
* The unique challenges and opportunities in tailoring retreats for specific needs, from bereavement to leadership development
* And much more.
And now, I bring you my conversation with Gabe Charalambides.
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