Duncan Trussell Family Hour 692: Raghu Markus
Jun 1, 2025
Raghu Markus, a member of the Love Serve Remember Foundation and host of the Mind Rolling podcast, chats about the intersection of spirituality and psychedelics. He delves into how transformative experiences shape our consciousness and discusses the emotional and healing power of psychedelics for trauma. The conversation also touches on societal stigma surrounding mental health and the critical importance of compassion and human connection. Raghu highlights unique meditation practices and connects personal loss to cultivating empathy in our relationships.
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Octopus Given MDMA
- Researchers gave MDMA (molly) to octopuses to observe behavioral changes.
- Initially overdosed, then adjusted dose, which led to pro-social behavior among octopuses.
Compassion as Psychedelic State
- True compassion transcends ordinary cultural definitions and feels revolutionary to most.
- Duncan Trussell describes it as an intensely psychedelic state of universal love.
Science and Psychedelics Affirm Compassion
- Psychedelics and science affirm the reality of interconnectedness and compassion.
- Integration requires daily practice beyond the psychedelic experience itself.
