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

Published: April 19, 2024, 9 a.m.

The science behind Psilocybin-assisted mental health breakthroughs and what are the current benefits and limitations? \nWe have the owner of Odyssey, a psilocybin experience company to discuss the state of psychedelic science and lessons from mental health treatment centres.\nTopics:\n\nThe benefits and limitations of Psilocybin therapy\n\nWhat is Oceanic Boundlessness and Ego-dissolution\n\nBenefits of psilocybin for OCD and mental health\n\nWho should not use psychedelics\n\nWhat does a guide do and who the hell are they?\n\nFlow states and meditation\n\n\nGabriel 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)\nHe offers an honest breakdown of the risks and benefits of Psilocybin and the science behind it.\n\nWARNING\nThe topics and medications discussed are all in a controlled medical setting. Do not try recreating them at home.\n\n- -\nSponsor -\xa0Better Help\nOnline therapy can boost you toward being your best self.\n10% off at Betterhelp.com/GROWTHMINDSET\n- -\nSponsor - LinkedIn Jobs\nAdvertise your job to the world's largest pool of professionals, for free!\nLinked.com/Growth\n- -\n\nOdyssey\nThe first legally controlled psilocybin experience in the US.\n\nWebsite - Odyssey\n\n\nGabriel - LinkedIn\n\n\n\nBooks\n\nSiddartha\n\nThe Courage to be Disliked\n\nUntethered Soul\n\n\nHow to change your mind (+ TV show)\n\n\nThe Retreat (podcast)\n\n\nGrowth Mindset pod\nSam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.\nSuccess and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.\n\nWatch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)\n\n\nMail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com\n\nInsta - SamJam.zen\n\n\n\nChapters:\n00:00 Introduction\n02:13 Defining Growth Mindset and Oceanic Boundlessness\n08:04 The Attachment to Ego and Spiritual Perspectives\n11:11 Recommended Reading\n12:37 The Role of Anxiety and Letting Go During Psychedelic Experiences\n15:14 The Role of Retreat Guides and Holding a Safe Space\n17:53 Reflections during Retreats\n21:39 Screening and Assessing Suitability for Psychedelic Retreats\n24:26 The Potential Benefits of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy\n31:00 Restrictions for Psilocybin Retreats\n34:02 Considerations for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions\n36:19 Psychadelics and Narcissism\n37:23 The Training and Qualifications of Retreat Guides\n41:44 The Neuroscience of Psychedelic-Induced Neuroplasticity\n43:12 Flow states and meditation\n48:46 Cultural differences in participants\n49:48 About Odyssey\n50:24 Books discussed\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices