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EP 9: Dr. Jack Allocca — Finding Wisdom In Wonder With A PhD-Holding Psychedelic Enthusiast
Dr. Jack Allocca's life has always seen him on the fringe of things, pushing and testing limits.
Today a Neuroscience Research Fellow in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of Melbourne, Australia, Jack was born and raised in Italy, spending his childhood climbing trees and getting lost in fields (usually while naked) on his grandparents' farm.
(2:54)
"I was a child that, in some ways, had a lot of free time to experiment with the world, get into adventures, get injured, get infected, smash things and rebuild things, and get electrocuted," he said. "All these things just turned into a never-ending adventure. And I just kept finding more and more avenues for wonder in the world."
Ultimately, that thirst and capacity for wonder led him to pursue a PhD in neuroscience — the formal cumulation of years of off-the-beaten track studies. While his background is also in electronic engineering, artificial intelligence and information technology, originally he enrolled in a pharmacology program in England at London's King's College, eager to learn about how the body and the "biology of the mind." That eventually spiraled into Jack getting lost around the world, doing "strange jobs and meeting people" — and doing, in short, a lot of drugs.
For over 15 years, he's used his own body and mind as a personal laboratory of sorts, investigating the modern use of psychedelic substances in over 80 countries across South America, Polynesia, Africa and Papua New Guinea. On this episode of The Anthony Sarandrea Show, Anthony and Jack talk about his adventures, his studies, and how hallucinogens have helped him soak up new knowledge, experiences and wisdom.
What You'll Learn:
- How Jack prioritizes being a "generalist of experience," having done everything from driving school buses to working as a chef to trying out the adult industry
- Why he abides by the "80/20 rule" when using psychedelics
- How the substances he's done, places he's been and people he's met intersect with his academic research
- And much more!
Favorite Quote:
(~29:45)
"The research work I do is like a sport for me — a really extreme sport for the mind and the body, and an art form at the same time. So that you are basically dancing through your own neurobiology."
— Dr. Jack Allocca
Connect With Jack:
How to Get Involved:
Anthony Sarandrea, the founder of SiteFlood, is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker known as a renowned customer and lead generator across the globe.
Be sure to follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram, and gain access to his consulting and speaking engagements via his website.
Let us know you enjoyed this episode by visiting us on Apple Podcasts and giving us a review! We love hearing from you and appreciate your support of the show!
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By Anthony SarandreaDr. Jack Allocca's life has always seen him on the fringe of things, pushing and testing limits.
Today a Neuroscience Research Fellow in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of Melbourne, Australia, Jack was born and raised in Italy, spending his childhood climbing trees and getting lost in fields (usually while naked) on his grandparents' farm.
(2:54)
"I was a child that, in some ways, had a lot of free time to experiment with the world, get into adventures, get injured, get infected, smash things and rebuild things, and get electrocuted," he said. "All these things just turned into a never-ending adventure. And I just kept finding more and more avenues for wonder in the world."
Ultimately, that thirst and capacity for wonder led him to pursue a PhD in neuroscience — the formal cumulation of years of off-the-beaten track studies. While his background is also in electronic engineering, artificial intelligence and information technology, originally he enrolled in a pharmacology program in England at London's King's College, eager to learn about how the body and the "biology of the mind." That eventually spiraled into Jack getting lost around the world, doing "strange jobs and meeting people" — and doing, in short, a lot of drugs.
For over 15 years, he's used his own body and mind as a personal laboratory of sorts, investigating the modern use of psychedelic substances in over 80 countries across South America, Polynesia, Africa and Papua New Guinea. On this episode of The Anthony Sarandrea Show, Anthony and Jack talk about his adventures, his studies, and how hallucinogens have helped him soak up new knowledge, experiences and wisdom.
What You'll Learn:
- How Jack prioritizes being a "generalist of experience," having done everything from driving school buses to working as a chef to trying out the adult industry
- Why he abides by the "80/20 rule" when using psychedelics
- How the substances he's done, places he's been and people he's met intersect with his academic research
- And much more!
Favorite Quote:
(~29:45)
"The research work I do is like a sport for me — a really extreme sport for the mind and the body, and an art form at the same time. So that you are basically dancing through your own neurobiology."
— Dr. Jack Allocca
Connect With Jack:
How to Get Involved:
Anthony Sarandrea, the founder of SiteFlood, is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker known as a renowned customer and lead generator across the globe.
Be sure to follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram, and gain access to his consulting and speaking engagements via his website.
Let us know you enjoyed this episode by visiting us on Apple Podcasts and giving us a review! We love hearing from you and appreciate your support of the show!