Today on The Unbeatable Mind, dive into the fascinating intersection of psychedelics, meditation, and mental health with aerospace engineer and founder of guided psilocybin retreat company Odyssey, Gabriel Charlambides. Gabriel shares his own profound experiences with meditation and psychedelics, drawing incredibly perceptive parallels between the two and highlighting their profound effects on the brain's default mode network.

Explore Gabriel’s transition from aerospace engineer to founding a professional retreat business in Oregon that emphasizes safe, science-backed psychedelic experiences. Examine with us the complexities and concerns surrounding psychedelic use, and how their use can lead to increased kindness, compassion, and altruism. Gabriel discusses the legislative landscape for psychedelics, touching on groundbreaking measures in Oregon and beyond.

Tune in now for a truly compelling conversation about the transformative potential of psychedelics, and the immense promise they hold for the future of mental health treatments.

Key Topics Include:

• Meditation vs. Psychedelics: Gabe shares fascinating research showing that expert meditators and individuals on psilocybin experience similar brain activity, shedding light on the profound connection between these two practices.

• Mental Health Benefits: From increased kindness and compassion in Zen meditators on psilocybin to significant emotional breakthroughs, both Gabe and Mark highlight the transformative potential of psychedelics for mental well-being.

• Early Awe and Meditation: Gabriel reveals an early experience where his awe of a plant invoked a deep meditative state, mirroring experiences of profound presence and the loss of self-reflection.

Gabriel Charalambides, the founder of Odyssey and formerly an aerospace engineer, has a profound dedication to mental health. His enthusiasm for psychological well being ignited over a decade ago when he discovered Buddhism and began exploring the world of psychedelics.

In 2019, Gabriel made a pivotal decision to depart from his aerospace career, diving deeper into his growing passion for mental health. This shift involved volunteering at Synthesis, participating in extensive silent meditation retreats, and working with organizations like MAPS and HealthRhythms. Gabe holds a Master's degree in Aeronautics & Astronautics and an MBA from Stanford University.

Learn more about Gabriel’s work at OdysseyPBC.com

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Believe it or not, there is such a thing as toxic positivity. This week, join Mark and Catherine Divine as they dive deep into the intricacies of emotional development, mindfulness, and balancing positivity with emotional challenges and growth.

Together, they illuminate how life, viewed from an absolute perspective, resembles a dream-like experience, allowing one to detach from past traumas and conditioning. Mark reveals his emotional growth strategies, emphasizing the importance of meditation, acknowledging emotions without judgment, and the dangers of suppressing negative feelings. Catherine shares compelling personal insights that shed light on the struggle of maintaining the facade of constant positivity in both professional and personal life. Through engaging discussions and unique insights, this episode promises to guide you towards embracing authenticity, understanding emotional triggers, and fostering genuine well-being.

Mark and Catherine also discuss:

• The danger of false Gurus

• The path to spiritual maturity

• The future of leadership development

• The reality behind social media positivity

• The importance of authenticity and vulnerability

• The current Epidemic of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues

Catherine Divine is a seasoned yoga instructor and coauthor of Kokoro Yoga with her stepfather, Mark Divine. With two decades of experience in teaching yoga, meditation, and leadership, she holds a Master’s Degree in Transformative Leadership from CIIS and is currently pursuing a PhD in East-West Psychology. As a Master Unbeatable Mind Coach, Catherine has worked with C-suite executives and Special Ops candidates, helping them lead more balanced lives. Her expertise includes coaching, speaking, and mentoring, all infused with her compassionate healing approach. An intuitive healer, Catherine guides individuals on their journeys toward empowerment, facilitating growth, overcoming trauma, and nurturing the mind-body-soul connection.

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