The Tim Ferriss Show

#641: Roland Griffiths, PhD — Life’s Ultimate Glide Path, An Unexpected Stage IV Diagnosis, Facing Death, How Meditation and Psychedelics Can Help, and The Art of Living a Life of Gratitude

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Dec 9, 2022
Roland Griffiths, PhD, a pioneer in psychedelic research at Johns Hopkins, shares his profound journey after a stage-four cancer diagnosis. He discusses how meditation and psychedelics can reshape our understanding of life and death, emphasizing gratitude and mindfulness. The conversation dives into the transformative power of psychedelics, the importance of community support, and how facing mortality can lead to deeper insights into existence. Griffiths' reflections inspire a powerful shift in perspective, offering hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
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ANECDOTE

Early Psychedelic Experiences

  • Roland Griffiths grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area during the 1960s and experimented with psychedelics, likely LSD.
  • These early experiences were recreational and not particularly meaningful, unlike the profound experiences observed in his research.
ANECDOTE

Siddha Yoga and Self-Realization

  • Roland Griffiths' interest in meditation began in the mid-1990s through Siddha Yoga, leading to profound experiences.
  • One such experience involved a picture of the guru coming alive and Roland realizing he was the guru, a mirror of himself.
INSIGHT

The Judgmental Inner Voice

  • Through meditation, Roland Griffiths realized his internal self-talk was overly critical and judgmental.
  • This realization led him to strive for a more compassionate inner dialogue, recognizing the observer behind the voice.
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