93: Incurable Entrepreneurs - Heather Thorkelson, Author, Explorer, Entrepreneur

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. - - Sponsor - Better Help Online therapy can boost you toward being your best self. 10% off at Betterhelp.com/GROWTHMINDSET - - Sponsor - LinkedIn Jobs Advertise your job to the world's largest pool of professionals, for free! Linked.com/Growth - - 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

19 Huhti 202455min

Unpacking priorities: clearing life's illusions to find what's really worth your time? This episode dives into different mind traps and how to distinguish noise from necessity. Some lessons: Identifying real vs fleeting values The nature of obsessions Why we get misunderstood Our narrow focus on reality We do an 80:20 analysis of our priorities and get straight on what we need to care about and what doesn't matter. - - Sponsor - Better Help Online therapy can boost you toward being your best self. 10% off at Betterhelp.com/GROWTHMINDSET - - Sponsor - LinkedIn Jobs Advertise your job to the world's largest pool of professionals, for free! Linked.com/Growth - - 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 The Puppy's Perspective on Value 01:10 The Illusion of Shared Values 02:42 The Local vs. the Global 04:50 The Fickleness of Our Obsessions 06:48 The Value of Meditation and Perspective 09:49 Finding Humor in Our Obsessions 11:33 Escaping the Tyranny of "Reality" 13:12 The Illusion of Our Future Selves 14:52 The Changing Value of Money 16:45 The Temporary and Subjective Nature of Value 18:54 Identifying Your Enduring Values 20:46 Make Better Choices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Huhti 202424min

How to crush the 5 hidden barriers blocking your potential. We dive into subtle negative ideas in the mind that take hold and become accepted as normal. This episode is built to give awareness of these mind traps and positive actions to move forward. We cover: Ego Depletion and limited willpower Defeating our inner critic Overcoming the fear of mistakes Confronting Imposter Syndrome Beating distraction This episode is full of wisdom to boost your growth mindset and take control of your own success. Sponsor - LinkedIn Jobs Promote your job for free to over 1 billion professionals. LinkedIn.com/Growth 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 Perfectionism and believing we are too late 02:14 - #1. Inner Critic 04:44 - #2. Fear of mistakes 06:48 - #3. Ego Depletion 09:48 - #4. Imposter Syndrome 12:54 - #5. I am Helpless against Distraction 15:08 ADHD and incorrect use of Diagnosis and Prognosis 16:15 Nir Eyal's 4 point model to beat distraction 16:23 Master Internal Triggers 16:50 Schedule Time for Traction 17:30 Hacking back External Triggers 17:55 Distraction Prevention Pacts 18:59 Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Huhti 202422min

Positive Psychology applied to the shortness of life. A masterclass episode on living wider and deeper with psychologist and author Jodi Wellman. We cover: The walking dead vs astonishingly alive Overcoming habits and autopilot living Regret avoidance and controlling your life Useful positivity vs toxic positivity As they say "Get busy living, or get busy dying". Jodi has a morbid fascination with positive ideas from existential psychology to help brighten your day. Jodi Wellman Book - You Only Die Once Website - Four Thousand Mondays Quiz - How dead or alive are you? Insta - @FourThousandMondays 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 The Shortness of Life 01:23 Defining a Growth Mindset 02:27 Preventing Regrets and Shaping Your Life 04:40 Exploring the Regret Avoidance Bucket List 10:12 Prioritizing Adventure and Novelty 15:12 Overcoming Habits and Autopilot Living 19:17 The Power of Positivity and Potential 24:38 The Astonishingly Alive Model 28:56 Creating Conscious Routines and Rituals 39:56 Honoring Life's Fragility and Impermanence 42:42 Shaking Up the Snow Globe of Everyday Life 49:31 Abandoning What No Longer Serves You 49:31 Consistent Reminders and Psychological Tricks 49:31 Overcoming the Illusion of Personal Specialness 49:35 Earliest Memory 50:48 Kindest Thing 52:12 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Huhti 202456min

Addiction as a mindset pathway -battle for mental freedom. We delve into the hidden snares of addiction that capture our thoughts and dictate our actions. We learn: What is an addiction How our fears control us How default behaviours become amplified Understanding the hidden costs Reclaiming our potential Join us as we explore the journey from being ensnared by addiction to achieving mental liberation. 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 Useful fixed beliefs vs limiting fixed beliefs 02:41 Dimensions of our thoughts 03:50 Activating our Auto-Pilot 04:59 Understanding Addiction 06:00 Your mind in addiction 09:29 How do addictions impact ability 10:14 Addictions Undermine Growth and Potential 11:51 The Distraction Ritual 13:02 Taking Responsibility for Addictions 15:31 Changing Your Desire, Not Just Your Behavior 18:03 Reframing Addiction as a Self-Imposed Limitation 19:33 Reclaiming Your Mental Capabilities 20:55 The Power of Embracing Boredom 21:33 Support the podcast by helping a friend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Huhti 202424min

How backup plans sabotage our success and learning to take calculated risks. What can we learn from the psychology of an incredible military tactic? How can we shape our behaviours and motivations to increase our chances of success? What happens in our minds when we remove Plan B? Matt Higgins is the author of "Burn the Boats" and has the story and success to back it. After growing up in poverty looking after a disabled mother Matt has taken incredible risks to become the success he is today. After deliberately flunking out of school he somehow made it to being a shark on Shark Tank for two seasons. He runs the VC firm RSE Ventures and he has lectured at Harvard Business School for several years. Stay tuned to learn about: Making the most of your strengths and weaknesses When and what to fight for in life How to truly commit to and stick to your intentions Matt Higgins VC Firm - RSE Ventures Insta - @MHiggins X - @MHiggins LinkedIn - Matt Higgins RSE Book - Burn The Boats 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 Cortes Burning the boats 01:31 Matt Higgins 04:12 The problem with Plan B 06:15 Managing Risks 10:57 When you should be able to retreat 15:22 Why We Should Not Romaticise Failure 17:41 Life After Shark Tank 24:37 Optimizing Strengths vs Improving Weaknesses 31:55 Importance of Commitment and Setting Intentions 33:54 Inspiring Women 38:57 Earliest Memory 39:38 Kindest Thing 40:39 Wrap up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Huhti 202445min

Explore beyond the edges of your thought patterns and default mind traps. Learn where the line between boring and daring is, without going so far into pure crazy. An adventurous episode today exploring: The dimensionality of existence Zen answers to observing our own behaviours Entropy and chaos Challenging thinking patterns Gravity applied to thoughts What makes life interesting If you have your growth mindset thinking hat on and are ready for some challenging ideas this is the episode for you. Buckle up and enjoy the journey. 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 Observing - The Grasshopper and the Centipede 01:29 Transcendent versus experiential thinking 03:06 The Flatness of Our Existence 05:37 Thinking in Dimensions 07:54 Routines and Potential Decisions 11:51 Potential ad? 11:51 Introducing Novelty and Chaos 13:36 Entropy and Being Anti-Entropy Machines 15:45 Living with Intention After a Near-Death Experience 18:03 Forgiveness and Letting Go 19:57 Round up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Huhti 202423min

The psychology of positive energy and influencing the world with warmth and kindness. Dr Harry Cohen is a psychologist and author of "Be the Sun, Not the Salt". A book about the Heliotropic effect applied to human behaviour, and how we can attract and uplift others through our energy and kindness. We cover: What is the Heliotropic effect The fallacy of good ideas without action Taking responsibility for your impact Embracing healthy negativity and avoiding toxic positivity Chasing realistic dreams and avoiding the rat race Mastering feedback and good apologies If you want to learn how to be a better leader, have more friends or be a more caring partner, this will give you some ideas. Harry Cohen Website - Harry Cohen Book - Be the Sun, Not the Salt 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 What psychology learns from biology 01:56 The Heliotropic Effect 04:14 Personality vs Circumstance 08:10 Simplicity vs Complication 11:27 Giving Feedback Effectively 18:10 Apologizing Well 20:13 Embracing Negativity 26:23 Surfing, restlessness and happiness 30:00 Earliest memory 31:40 Kindest thing 32:37 Summary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Maalis 202436min