Living Mirrors with Dr. James Cooke Rob from Adeptus Psychonautica on DMT, Psychedelic education & responsible use |Living Mirrors #34
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Jan 13, 2021 Rob, the creator of Adeptus Psychonautica, dives deep into his transformative journey with psychedelics like DMT and ayahuasca. He shares how his focus shifted from recreational use to healing anxiety through intentional practice. The discussion highlights the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics, the importance of community, and the need for responsible use. Rob also critiques the commercialization of psychedelic culture while emphasizing the delicate balance between surrendering to these experiences and staying grounded.
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Rob's Psychedelic Journey
- Rob's interest in psychedelics began recreationally in his late teens in Manchester.
- In his 30s, he turned to psychedelics, specifically DMT and ayahuasca, to address severe anxiety.
DMT's Unintentional Therapeutic Effect
- DMT indirectly helped Rob's anxiety by alleviating his fear of death, not through conscious intention.
- This unintentional therapeutic effect led him to explore ayahuasca for deeper, intentional healing.
Psychedelics and Epilepsy
- Rob notes that psychedelics haven't directly cured his epilepsy.
- However, they've reduced his anxiety, which in turn has lessened the frequency of seizures.