The truth about ego death has, in recent years, become lost under the public glamorization of psychedelic experiences. ‘Ego death’ translates to ‘death of self’, and many believe that the ego’s permanent dissolution is necessary for eradicating individual suffering and having a successful psychedelic trip.

Nicholas and Jimmy will reframe this perspective by highlighting the human necessity for an ego and explaining how and why psychedelics don’t permanently dissolve it. After analyzing how making an enemy of the ego is at odds with self-love, our hosts will attempt to conceptualize its inherently ineffable, subjective experience.

They’ll go over why an ego death shouldn’t be the goal for our psychedelic journey. Then, they’ll give a brief overview of what’s going on inside of our brains when we experience this phenomenon. How can an ego death be beneficial to journeyers, specifically those with a terminal illness or a fear of death?

Our hosts will follow up with a discussion on the difference between expecting an ego death and preparing for one. Later, they’ll explain how preparation for such an experience is a useful tool that encourages therapeutic trust and comfortable surrender. They’ll close off by offering helpful information on how you can prepare for the possibility of an ego death.

Additional Resources:

• Episode Transcript
• Is an Ego Death Necessary for Psychedelic Therapy Benefits?
• How Psychedelics Tap Into Transpersonal Aspects of Reality
• Why do Psychedelics Produce Paranormal & Mystical Experiences?

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