The Science of Psilocybin Assisted Breakthroughs w/ Gabriel Charalambides

Lessons from the first legal psilocybin treatment centre in the USA and the current science of psychedelic use in Mental health.

We have the owner of Odyssey, a psilocybin experience company to discuss the state of psychedelic science and what happens on a retreat.

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

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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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