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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices