Tryp Rapport Episode 060 - When Facts Change
Sep 10, 2024
A fascinating conversation unfolds as a guest in his 70s reflects on his upbringing during the psychedelic wave of the 60s and 70s while avoiding drugs. He reveals how his views on psychedelics shifted after retirement, leading to unexpected first trips that challenged his perceptions of control and mortality. Insights on spirituality, the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, and the importance of intention in their use provide depth. The discussion also touches on advocacy for legalization, emphasizing the need for regulation to support treatment.
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Military Attitudes Toward Substance Use
- He recalled military culture tolerated heavy alcohol use while explicitly discouraging illicit drugs during flight training.
- Marijuana awareness classes even included a lit joint to teach detection and smell.
Early Aversion Fueled By Career Rules
- The guest described growing up neutral on marijuana but firmly against psychedelics due to teacher warnings and aviation career concerns.
- He associated acid users with the dropout 'hippie' stereotype and avoided that culture.
Intense First Mushroom Trip
- The guest described a first mushroom trip that hit hard while he was physically unwell and left him feeling out of control.
- He initially declared it his "first and last" but later tried mushrooms again after reflecting on subtle benefits.