Step into a powerful and deeply personal conversation in this episode of In the Blink Podcast,, where healing, transformation, and the untapped wisdom of the mind take center stage. Explore how guided plant medicine journeys can catalyze emotional recovery, unlock forgotten memories, and rewire trauma at the neurological level. With insights on psilocybin, mescaline, and DMT—plus reflections on music, memory, and the body’s own intelligence—this episode offers a rare and profound look at the intersection of neuroscience, therapy, and spirituality. Whether you're new to the topic or already curious, this is a must-listen for anyone exploring healing beyond the surface.

“When you go through a psychedelic experience, it's more lucid. It tends to be as if you opened into the dream world, but with a clearer set of diving goggles on.” - Ben

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• Plant Medicine as a Catalyst for Healing: Guided psychedelic journeys using plant medicines like psilocybin, mescaline, and DMT can act as catalysts for emotional breakthroughs, particularly when trauma is recent and hasn't deeply taken root neurologically.

• Neuroplasticity and the "Critical Period": Psychedelics can reopen the brain’s critical period of neuroplasticity, allowing individuals to rewire maladaptive patterns and address trauma more effectively, even years after it occurred.

• Different Plant Medicines Serve Different Purposes: Each plant medicine has a unique effect—psilocybin often evokes psychological material and, at higher doses, spiritual experiences; mescaline heightens body intelligence; and DMT tends to facilitate transpersonal or spiritual insights.

• Music Deepens and Extends Healing: Music plays a potent role in psychedelic sessions. It evokes memories, deepens emotional processing, and can be used intentionally during and after sessions to reinforce positive changes.

• Unconscious Patterns Surface for Integration: Psychedelic experiences can bring up forgotten or repressed childhood memories and emotional patterns, even those not consciously targeted, allowing for holistic healing.

• Stereoscopic Vision and Memory Activation: Plant medicine can access deep neurological imprints, such as the experience of stereoscopic vision in individuals who have lost an eye, illustrating the brain’s capacity to retrieve and re-experience stored sensations.

• Sub-Brain Intelligence: The heart, gut, and nervous system hold their own forms of intelligence—often referred to as “sub-brains”—which psychedelics can help bring back into conscious awareness, enhancing decision-making and self-awareness.

• Risks of Overuse and the Importance of Integration: While psychedelics can be healing, excessive use or poor integration during the post-journey critical period can destabilize mental frameworks. Information hygiene and intentional integration are essential for lasting benefits.

About Benjamin Phelan:

After a first career in television and media, Benjamin found his calling in helping people from all walks of life to navigate major life passages, overcome significant personal challenges, and discover deeper purpose and meaning. He is based in his hometown of Boulder, Colorado.

For those interested in learning more, Neurons to Nirvana: Understanding Psychedelic Medicines is a highly recommended documentary—available on Amazon Prime, Apple, Google Play, or YouTube.

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