A New Way of Being

Beyond Thought: Michael Pollan on Transcending the Ego


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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.


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Full Episode with Michael Pollan: https://pod.fo/e/17696e


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Disclaimer: Psychedelics are powerful and not to be taken lightly—always approach with caution, proper guidance, and awareness of risks.

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