114. Paul Austin - Can Psychedelics Rewire the Brain and Heal Addiction? | A Conversation with the founder of Third Wave and the Psychedelic Coaching Institute

Unhooked: Breaking Porn Addiction Podcast

In this episode of 'Unhooked,' host Jeremy Lipkowitz welcomes Paul Austin, a seasoned advocate and practitioner of psychedelics, to discuss their multifaceted benefits for personal development and healing. The conversation delves into how psychedelics can help overcome various addictions, including pornography, nicotine, alcohol, and even gambling. Austin shares his personal journey using psychedelics to break free from a pornography addiction and emphasizes the concept of using these substances with intention. He explains the potential of psychedelics as anti-addictive agents supported by clinical research and shares insights about building a sustainable practice around their use. Listeners will learn about the profound therapeutic and transformative experiences psychedelics can offer, along with practical advice for beginners interested in incorporating them into their lives.
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ABOUT JEREMY LIPKOWITZ
Jeremy overcame addiction, shame, self-judgement, and depression in his early twenties with the help of mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness not only helped him let go of destructive behaviors, it also allowed him to connect with deeper meaning and purpose in his life.

For the past 10 years Jeremy has been teaching mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices at universities, recovery centers, and companies throughout Asia and the US. He holds a Bachelors and Master’s degree in Genetics and Genomics, and spent several years at Duke University working towards a PhD in Genetics & Systems Biology before he turned full-time to teaching mindfulness.

Jeremy is also an ICF certified Executive Coach. As a former scientist and academic, Jeremy has a great passion for bringing his EI based coaching skills into the corporate and professional world. He realizes how powerful & transformative these practices can be for skeptics and senior-level managers. He is known for his calm and grounded demeanor, his expertise in habits and high-performance, and his compassionate approach to transformation.
Shownotes:

00:00 Introduction to Psychedelics and Personal Development

00:57 Welcome to the Podcast: Meet Paul Austin

01:13 Paul Austin's Journey with Psychedelics

02:45 Exploring the Benefits of Psychedelics

04:12 Overcoming Addiction with Psychedelics

06:48 The Impact of Psychedelics on Personal Growth

10:21 Understanding Psychedelics: Safety and Misconceptions

14:00 Microdosing: A Gentle Introduction to Psychedelics

20:18 Who Should Consider Psychedelics?

25:54 Turning to Psychedelics as a Last Resort

27:50 Five Key Elements of Psychedelic Practice

30:22 Understanding the Critical Learning Period

33:18 Navigating Challenging and Bad Trips

37:10 Experiencing the Beauty and Connection

45:50 Final Thoughts and Takeaways