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EPISODE · May 5, 2025 · 32 MIN

How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendenc

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This compilation of excerpts explores the history, science, and therapeutic potential of psychedelic substances such as LSD, psilocybin, and 5-MeO-DMT. It covers early research and cultural impact in the mid-20th century, including attempts to understand their effects on consciousness and their connection to mental disorders and creativity. The text also examines the period of prohibition and the subsequent revival of scientific inquiry, highlighting the efforts of key figures and institutions to conduct rigorous studies on these compounds for conditions like addiction, depression, and end-of-life anxiety. Finally, it discusses the subjective experiences of individuals, including mystical states and shifts in perspective, and considers the complex relationship between these substances, spirituality, and our understanding of the human mind and reality.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Mind-Consciousness-Transcendence/dp/0525631941?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=b25e4ef2a9287d21098e95029501213c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

This compilation of excerpts explores the history, science, and therapeutic potential of psychedelic substances such as LSD, psilocybin, and 5-MeO-DMT. It covers early research and cultural impact in the mid-20th century, including attempts to understand their effects on consciousness and their connection to mental disorders and creativity. The text also examines the period of prohibition and the subsequent revival of scientific inquiry, highlighting the efforts of key figures and institutions to conduct rigorous studies on these compounds for conditions like addiction, depression, and end-of-life anxiety. Finally, it discusses the subjective experiences of individuals, including mystical states and shifts in perspective, and considers the complex relationship between these substances, spirituality, and our understanding of the human mind and reality.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Mind-Consciousness-Transcendence/dp/0525631941?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=b25e4ef2a9287d21098e95029501213c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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