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Assisted Breakthroughs: How Psilocybin can Rewire the Brain w/ Gabriel Charalambides
The science behind Psilocybin-assisted mental health breakthroughs and what are the current benefits and limitations?
We have the owner of Odyssey, a psilocybin experience company to discuss the state of psychedelic science and lessons from mental health treatment centres.
Topics:
The benefits and limitations of Psilocybin therapy
What is Oceanic Boundlessness and Ego-dissolution
Benefits of psilocybin for OCD and mental health
Who should not use psychedelics
What does a guide do and who the hell are they?
Flow states and meditation
Gabriel Charalambides has a varied background from working on the NASA Mars Rover to leading Drone development before focussing on mental health as part of MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies)
He offers an honest breakdown of the risks and benefits of Psilocybin and the science behind it.
WARNING
The topics and medications discussed are all in a controlled medical setting. Do not try recreating them at home.
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Odyssey
The first legally controlled psilocybin experience in the US.
Website - Odyssey
Gabriel - LinkedIn
Books
Siddartha
The Courage to be Disliked
Untethered Soul
How to change your mind (+ TV show)
The Retreat (podcast)
Growth Mindset pod
Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.
Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.
Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com
Insta - SamJam.zen
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:13 Defining Growth Mindset and Oceanic Boundlessness
08:04 The Attachment to Ego and Spiritual Perspectives
11:11 Recommended Reading
12:37 The Role of Anxiety and Letting Go During Psychedelic Experiences
15:14 The Role of Retreat Guides and Holding a Safe Space
17:53 Reflections during Retreats
21:39 Screening and Assessing Suitability for Psychedelic Retreats
24:26 The Potential Benefits of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
31:00 Restrictions for Psilocybin Retreats
34:02 Considerations for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
36:19 Psychadelics and Narcissism
37:23 The Training and Qualifications of Retreat Guides
41:44 The Neuroscience of Psychedelic-Induced Neuroplasticity
43:12 Flow states and meditation
48:46 Cultural differences in participants
49:48 About Odyssey
50:24 Books discussed
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