The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance Overcoming Addictions with Plant Medicine – Gerard Powell : 650
Dec 5, 2019
Gerard Powell, founder and CEO of Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica, shares his journey from addiction to healing. Once a successful entrepreneur, he battled multiple addictions while seeking deeper consciousness. Through plant medicine, particularly ayahuasca, he discovered a path to lasting peace. Gerard recounts how his experiences with addiction mirrored childhood trauma and emphasizes the transformative power of alternative therapies, urging listeners to embrace personal growth for true healing.
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Powell's Addictions
- Gerard Powell, a successful entrepreneur, openly shared his struggles with multiple addictions.
- Despite achieving financial success, he battled alcoholism, drug addiction, and sex addiction, leading to unhappiness and suicide attempts.
Uncovering Trauma
- During a plant medicine experience, Powell uncovered a repressed memory of childhood sexual abuse by his grandfather.
- This discovery helped him understand the root causes of his addictions and other personal struggles.
Transformation
- Powell's plant medicine experience led to a rapid and significant life change, including quitting smoking and overcoming drug addiction.
- While acknowledging the potential of Western medicine, he emphasizes the transformative impact of plant medicine on his personal journey.
