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Letting Go of the Ego. In this bitesize episode, we revisit a fascinating conversation with Michael Pollan, author of How to Change Your Mind and host of the Netflix series of the same name, about the transformative power of psychedelics and the profound experience of ego death. What happens when we realize we are not the mind, not the constant stream of thoughts we take as ‘me’? Psychedelics have long been used to dissolve the rigid limitations of the self, and Pollan explores how this temporary loss of ego can lead to lasting change—reducing anxiety, shifting perspectives, and offering a glimpse of a reality far beyond our usual mental constructs.
🔗 Free course on beating burnout and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/beat-burnout-mini-course
Full Episode with Michael Pollan: https://pod.fo/e/17696e
Other links:
My Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Website: simonmundie.com
Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/
Disclaimer: Psychedelics are powerful and not to be taken lightly—always approach with caution, proper guidance, and awareness of risks.
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Letting Go of the Ego. In this bitesize episode, we revisit a fascinating conversation with Michael Pollan, author of How to Change Your Mind and host of the Netflix series of the same name, about the transformative power of psychedelics and the profound experience of ego death. What happens when we realize we are not the mind, not the constant stream of thoughts we take as ‘me’? Psychedelics have long been used to dissolve the rigid limitations of the self, and Pollan explores how this temporary loss of ego can lead to lasting change—reducing anxiety, shifting perspectives, and offering a glimpse of a reality far beyond our usual mental constructs.
🔗 Free course on beating burnout and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/beat-burnout-mini-course
Full Episode with Michael Pollan: https://pod.fo/e/17696e
Other links:
My Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Website: simonmundie.com
Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/
Disclaimer: Psychedelics are powerful and not to be taken lightly—always approach with caution, proper guidance, and awareness of risks.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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