Can Psychedelics Really Help You Change Your Patterns?

Have you ever wonder if the thing keeping you stuck is yourself? Invisible rules your brain runs on that you have no choice over... In this episode, we go inside guided psilocybin retreats to see how people actually change deep mental patterns. As they say the “trip” is only the start. We talk with Gabriel Charalambides, founder of Odyssey, about what happens in the brain during these experiences: the default mode network quiets down, old self-stories lose their grip, and the mind becomes unusually open to new connections. But the real work shows up afterwards, in the quiet days of writing, reflection, and small experiments that turn a powerful experience into lasting change. We also cover who these retreats help, who they don’t, and why integration matters more than most people think. Understand how psychedelics can temporarily loosen rigid thought patterns Learn why post-experience integration is where real change happens See the limits and risks so you can think clearly about your own path If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same mental loops, this conversation might give you a new map for getting out. SPONSORS ☺️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MOD.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Prescription Modafinil for energy and focus. Free consultation, free shipping and 10% off Promo code PSYCHOLOGY at ⁠⁠⁠⁠MOD.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☺️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NOCD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help Book a free 15 min call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.nocd.com/growthmindset⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ UPGRADE to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GrowthMindset.Supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. 📺 Watch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube (Growth Mindset)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🛜 Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Growth Mindset⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Psilocybin and Odyssey02:08 Defining Growth Mindset and Oceanic Boundlessness07:59 The Attachment to Ego and Spiritual Perspectives11:06 Recommended Reading and Book Tangent12:32 The Role of Anxiety and Letting Go During Experiences15:09 The Role of Retreat Guides and Holding Space17:53 Reflections and Note-Taking During Retreats21:39 Screening and Assessing Suitability for Retreats24:26 The Potential Benefits of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy31:00 Restrictions and Who Should Avoid Psilocybin Retreats34:02 Considerations for Mental Health Conditions36:19 Psychedelics and Narcissism37:29 The Training and Qualifications of Retreat Guides41:49 The Neuroscience of Psychedelic-Induced Neuroplasticity43:17 Flow States, Meditation, and ADHD48:51 Cultural Differences in Participants49:53 About Odyssey and How to Get Involved50:29 Books Discussed and Final Recommendations Topics discussed Psilocybin retreats for depression, trauma, OCD, and breaking mental patterns Oceanic boundlessness and ego dissolution during guided psychedelic experiences Default mode network, neuroplasticity, and how psilocybin changes the brain Integration practices that turn psychedelic insights into lasting behaviour change Who should avoid psilocybin: psychosis risk, bipolar, borderline, and cardiac issues The role of retreat guides in creating safety without steering the experience Anxiety, panic attacks, and navigating difficult moments during psychedelic journeys Comparing psychedelic experiences with meditation, near-death experiences, and flow states Screening criteria and realistic expectations for legal psilocybin retreats in Oregon Recommended books on psychedelics, mindfulness, and personal growth for listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices