Those who undergo mystical experiences often feel bliss, ecstasy, unconditional love and interconnectedness. Considered immensely meaningful or profound, they're known to shatter some of your preconceptions and can lead to a spiritual awakening.
How can active coping using psychedelics be more healing than passive coping with SSRI antidepressants? Robin Carhart-Harris is of the school of thought that to actively improve your mental health, you need to make a personal commitment towards your mental well-being and do the work. By working through the shadows in your psychedelic trip with the right support, you can heal.
When you come up, will you always come down? Dr. Tim Read dispels fears around being stuck in a trip. Tim also shares his insights on ego dissolution, and what might happen if you're not well-prepared or supported in a high dose psychedelic experience.
Dr. Rosalind Watts elaborates on how fascinating psychedelic therapy is because, “every person invents a new therapy for themselves, and it’s completely different every time.” That’s why training is so important for practitioners that want to support people throughout their psychedelic journey.
Psychedelics seem to be intelligent in the way that they seek out traumas and complexes, showing you what’s need to move towards healing. Neuroscientist and Synthesis Advisor Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris shares how we have to be mindful of this ‘magic bullet’ mentality. Psychedelics aren’t for everyone, but they can be therapeutically useful for many. That’s why safe environments and trained facilitators are key to feeling supported in your journey.
