Assisted Breakthroughs: How Psilocybin can Rewire the Brain w/ Gabriel Charalambides

The science behind Psilocybin-assisted mental health breakthroughs and what are the current benefits and limitations?

We have the owner of Odyssey, a psilocybin experience company to discuss the state of psychedelic science and lessons from mental health treatment centres.

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

Gabriel Charalambides has a varied background from working on the NASA Mars Rover to leading Drone development before focussing on mental health as part of MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies)

He offers an honest breakdown of the risks and benefits of Psilocybin and the science behind it.

WARNING

The topics and medications discussed are all in a controlled medical setting. Do not try recreating them at home.

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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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