🪐 Ep 3/44 — The Brain, the Mind, and the Self 🪐

Neurons. Narratives. Identity. Molecules. Memory.Welcome to the third episode of The Greengage a podcast and video series exploring the arcane connections between nature, mind, and science. You are made of stardust but feel like a person. Why? In this foundational episode, we unravel the layered relationship between the brain, the mind, and the self. Through the lens of neuroscience, philosophy, and chemistry, we explore how consciousness emerges from matter and how psychoactive substances don’t just shift biology, but alter the story of who we are. In this episode, we cover: The difference between brain, mind, and self — and why that matters How physical matter becomes lived experience The mystery of subjectivity: from stardust to sentience The narrative self: how memory and mood shape identity Why molecules like serotonin and anandamide influence not just our biology, but our being How psychoactive substances bridge these levels from neurons to narrative This episode sets the stage for everything that follows. Because before we can ask how cannabis, psilocybin, or DMT affect us, we must first ask: what is the "us" being affected? Green Gage’s is more than a podcast. It’s a guided journey into the chemistry of being. Through a blend of neuroscience, story, and curiosity, we’re laying the groundwork for a 44-part course on psychedelics, neurochemistry, and the mystery of mind. 📥 Subscribe. 🔔 Follow for weekly episodes. 📩 Share your questions or reflections in the comments.Welcome to Green Gage’s. Let’s begin. Get full access to thegreengage at thegreengage.substack.com/subscribe