Changing Old Patterns, Using Psychedelics Thoughtfully, and Exploring Human Nature: October Mailbag

Published: Oct. 10, 2022, 10 a.m.

On this episode of Being Well, Rick and Forrest answer questions from listeners. They explore what they\u2019re still working on in their relationship, how we can disengage from obsessive thoughts and old patterns, Rick\u2019s thoughts on psychedelics and how they can be used with discernment, their views on whether human nature is innately cooperative or competitive, and much more.\nIf you\u2019d like to ask a question to be answered on the show, send us an email at contact@beingwellpodcast.com or support us on Patreon.\nWatch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You\xa0can watch this episode on YouTube.\nKey Topics:\n0:00: Introduction\n1:10: What do Rick and Forrest still find challenging in their relationship?\n8:40: What to do with obsessive thoughts\n17:00: What to do when old patterns creep up\n26:35: Rick\u2019s thoughts on taking psychedelics with intention outside of therapy\n35:05: Respect for indigenous tradition around psychedelic plant use\n37:00: Interpretation, discernment, and drugs as telescopes\n42:45: Compassionate justice vs. holding and controlling\n47:50: How do we get the ideas we have about the world?\n53:25: Recap\nSponsors:\nGreen Chef makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle.\xa0Order organic, environmentally conscious meal kits at GreenChef.com/beingwell135 and use code beingwell135 to get $135 off across five boxes - and your first box ships free!\nAccess over 30 at-home lab tests from Everlywell, and head to everlywell.com/beingwell for twenty percent off your next test.\nJoin over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\nWant to sleep better? Try the Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.\nMDbio is a plant-based medicine company with natural products that address sleep, anxiety, pain, and immunity. Get your FREE 10-count sample pack by going to mdbiowellness.com and entering the promo code BEINGWELL at checkout!\nConnect with the show:\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Forrest on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nVisit Forrest's website