• The Psychedelic Renaissance - Healing vs Escapism; Awakening, or Chasing Peak Experiences

  • Feb 6 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
  • Podcast

The Psychedelic Renaissance - Healing vs Escapism; Awakening, or Chasing Peak Experiences

  • Summary

  • Episode 16 of the SDPC unpacks the “trippy” topic of the "Psychedelic Renaissance," shredding the resurgence of interest in psychedelic substances in the realms of psychiatric and holistic wellness. The hosts, Ro and J, discuss the historical and contemporary roles of psychedelics, their applications, legal aspects, and their effects on the human mind and body. The episode covers the use of substances like LSD, Psilocybin, MDMA, Ayahuasca, DMT, and Ketamine, discussing their potential in treating mental health issues, as well as their role in spiritual awakening and the relationship between psychedelics and Self Realization. The conversation spans ancient use in indigenous cultures to modern scientific research, emphasizing the balance between healing and escapism and the critical importance of intention in psychedelic experiences. Timestamps: (15:36) Ro brings up how our level of awareness factors into our experience with psychedelics (16:43) J relates this to trauma (27:04) J discusses the difference between psychedelics and pharmaceuticals (38:25) J relates how people often use psychedelics as victimhood escapism (43:13) Ro speaks to the thin line between ego and spirituality (1:03:33) J presents a metaphor for knowing when psychedelics can help (1:12:48) J cuts through to the bottom line of knowing whether or not to try psychedelics (1:21:37) Ro present the episode’s golden nuggets SPECIAL THANKS to the SACRED CREW: Karen Stewart, Marina Aleman, Ilana Bielak, Jessica Trinity, Jorge Gonzalez, Oscar Benitez, Saúl Hernandez, Gibran Fitch and Aaron Cruz. LINKS: Website: sacredynamics.com Website / Sacred Mastery School: https://www.sacredynamics.com/sacredmasteryschool Website / GHK: https://www.sacredynamics.com/ghk Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sacredynamics/ Telegram: https://t.me/infosacredynamics
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