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Why Most People Crash After Psychedelics – And How to Avoid It ft. Ford Smith | The Alchemy Podcast #25
In this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with entrepreneur and visionary Ford Smith to explore the powerful intersection of mental health, psychedelics, and spiritual awakening. Ford shares his personal journey—from battling addiction and navigating the psychiatric system to experiencing a life-changing psilocybin trip that completely rewired his perception of reality. They dive deep into the highs and lows of spiritual awakening, the dangers of psychedelic-induced mania, and the long road to integration. Ford also unpacks his mission to solve for world peace by helping people heal themselves first—and how that vision is now driving his work in venture capital, mental health advocacy, and psychedelic research. This raw and expansive conversation touches on the cost of transformation, the illusion of normalcy, and the hidden codes that might just change the future of humanity.
Timestamps of Key Moments:
- 00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Ford Smith to the Alchemy Podcast
- 00:38 – Doug shares how Ford first introduced him to seed oils
- 01:50 – Ford explains his lifelong commitment to physical and mental health
- 03:40 – Ford’s mission: solving for world peace through internal healing
- 05:10 – Elimination diet and the impact of food sensitivities
- 08:33 – Doug and Ford discuss the psychological effects of growing up overweight
- 11:19 – The link between health, brain clarity, and mental focus
- 14:02 – Ford shares his experience getting off alcohol and its mental effects
- 17:45 – Doug and Ford reflect on how psychedelics changed their perception of reality
- 22:01 – Ford's first 8g psilocybin trip: ego death, manic aftermath, and a spiritual download
- 27:43 – The Christ Complex and spiritual narcissism in psychedelic culture
- 30:17 – Ford’s manic three-month journey giving away money and psilocybin
Follow Doug:
- IG: @doug_cartwright
- Join the Alchemy Accelerator: https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/
Follow Ford Smith:
- IG: @ford_smith
- Visit: https://centerforminds.org/
- Rick Doblin & MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies): https://maps.org
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By Doug CartwrightIn this episode of The Alchemy Podcast, host Doug Cartwright sits down with entrepreneur and visionary Ford Smith to explore the powerful intersection of mental health, psychedelics, and spiritual awakening. Ford shares his personal journey—from battling addiction and navigating the psychiatric system to experiencing a life-changing psilocybin trip that completely rewired his perception of reality. They dive deep into the highs and lows of spiritual awakening, the dangers of psychedelic-induced mania, and the long road to integration. Ford also unpacks his mission to solve for world peace by helping people heal themselves first—and how that vision is now driving his work in venture capital, mental health advocacy, and psychedelic research. This raw and expansive conversation touches on the cost of transformation, the illusion of normalcy, and the hidden codes that might just change the future of humanity.
Timestamps of Key Moments:
- 00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Ford Smith to the Alchemy Podcast
- 00:38 – Doug shares how Ford first introduced him to seed oils
- 01:50 – Ford explains his lifelong commitment to physical and mental health
- 03:40 – Ford’s mission: solving for world peace through internal healing
- 05:10 – Elimination diet and the impact of food sensitivities
- 08:33 – Doug and Ford discuss the psychological effects of growing up overweight
- 11:19 – The link between health, brain clarity, and mental focus
- 14:02 – Ford shares his experience getting off alcohol and its mental effects
- 17:45 – Doug and Ford reflect on how psychedelics changed their perception of reality
- 22:01 – Ford's first 8g psilocybin trip: ego death, manic aftermath, and a spiritual download
- 27:43 – The Christ Complex and spiritual narcissism in psychedelic culture
- 30:17 – Ford’s manic three-month journey giving away money and psilocybin
Follow Doug:
- IG: @doug_cartwright
- Join the Alchemy Accelerator: https://www.alchemysalescoaching.com/
Follow Ford Smith:
- IG: @ford_smith
- Visit: https://centerforminds.org/
- Rick Doblin & MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies): https://maps.org