Ep. 10 - Safely Surrendering to 7-Second Satori: Ayahuasca, LSD, and Community with Brad Adams

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How To Do Psychedelics

K'hiel Anker

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4 days ago

Learn how to (or perhaps, how not to) do psychedelics as host K'hiel Anker interviews various humans from all walks of life about their hero's journeys and fools errands with intentionally altered states of consciousness.

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Ep. 10 - Safely Surrendering to 7-Second Satori: Ayahuasca, LSD, and Community with Brad Adams

How To Do Psychedelics

1 hour 3 minutes 40 seconds

6 months ago

Ep. 10 - Safely Surrendering to 7-Second Satori: Ayahuasca, LSD, and Community with Brad Adams

Summary

In this episode, Anker speaks with Brad Adams, founder of the Los Angeles Medicinal Psychedelic Society (LAMPS), about his transformative experiences with psychedelics, particularly LSD and ayahuasca.

They discuss the importance of set, setting, and intention in psychedelic journeys, the need for proper training and safety in the use of these substances, and the potential for healing trauma and fostering spirituality through psychedelics.

Brad shares insights from his own journey and the work LAMPS is doing to educate and support the community in navigating the psychedelic landscape responsibly.

Chapters

(00:00) - Introduction to Psychedelics and LAMPS

(01:01) - Brad's Transformative LSD Experience

(04:37) - Exploring Spirituality and God

(09:31) - Life Before the Psychedelic Experience

(11:32) - Set, Setting, and Substance in Psychedelics

(18:12) - Anker's Profound Ayahuasca Journey

(21:13) -The Importance of Safety and Education in Psychedelics

(23:48) - The Birth of LAMPS and Its Mission

(28:54) - Current Developments and Future of LAMPS

(30:32) - The Importance of Training in Psychedelic Therapy

(33:11) - Navigating Trauma and Facilitator Training

(37:49) - Levels of Facilitation: From Sitters to Guides

(40:03) - The Need for Personal Experience in Guidance

(43:39) - The Dangers of Overhyping Psychedelics

(48:09) - The Complexities of Medicalizing Psychedelics

(51:46) - Personal Healing Journeys with Psychedelics

(58:20) - Upcoming Events and Offerings from LAMPS

Takeaways

Brad's early LSD experience profoundly shaped his spirituality.

Psychedelics can provide insights into love and existence.

Set, setting, and intention are crucial for safe psychedelic experiences.

Transitioning from a medical to psychological focus can be transformative.

Ayahuasca offers a unique healing experience compared to LSD.

Training for psychedelic sitters is essential to ensure safety.

Community responsibility is vital in the psychedelic renaissance.

Psychedelics can help heal trauma and foster personal growth.

The importance of integrating experiences after psychedelic journeys.

Psychedelics should be approached with respect and caution.

Keywords

psychedelics, spirituality, LSD, ayahuasca, mental health, training, community, healing, LAMPS, personal growth, integration, psychedelic integration, Los Angeles Medicinal Plants Society, Psychedelic Renaissance