Changing Old Patterns, Using Psychedelics Thoughtfully, and Exploring Human Nature: October Mailbag
On this episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick Hanson and I answer questions from listeners. We share what we’re still working on in our relationship, how to disengage from obsessive thoughts and old patterns, Rick’s thoughts on psychedelics and how they can be used with discernment, and our views on whether human nature is innately cooperative or competitive.
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Key Topics:
0:00: Introduction
1:10: What do Rick and Forrest still find challenging in their relationship?
8:40: What to do with obsessive thoughts
17:00: What to do when old patterns creep up
26:35: Rick’s thoughts on taking psychedelics with intention outside of therapy
35:05: Respect for indigenous tradition around psychedelic plant use
37:00: Interpretation, discernment, and drugs as telescopes
42:45: Compassionate justice vs. holding and controlling
47:50: How do we get the ideas we have about the world?
53:25: Recap
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