Episode 30

Written By Michaela Carlin
 
 
 
 

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to receive an extended dose of intravenous DMT? Then this is the podcast episode for you.

Listen in as Alexander Beiner candidly shares about his recent experiences participating in a DMT research study at Imperial College London and unpacks some of the symbolism embedded in these wild psychedelic journeys, connecting them to our collective need to engage with “complex” systems – both micro and macro – with a flexible and curious approach.

Alexanders shares his awe at the possibilities of deriving knowledge from alternate states of consciousness, reflecting on his encounters with various intelligences during his DMT experiences and highlighting the spiritual teachings he received, especially the centrality of love.

Alexander Beiner is the author of The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World and one of the executive directors of Breaking Convention, Europe’s largest conference on psychedelic science and culture.

Episode Highlights

  • Alexander Beiner explores the profound impact that his recent experiences participating in a DMT research study have had on his worldview 

  • He shares details of his journeys, including encounters with different entities and intelligences 

  • Alexander discusses experiences of synchronicities between psychedelic dosings, suggesting synchronicity may be a fundamental aspect of reality

  • He differentiates between complicated and complex systems and believes that psychedelics can assist in navigating complexity

  • Alexander underscores the interconnectivity between the mental health crisis and societal issues such as economic inequality and racism

  • He critiques the reductionist mindset of the Western model of psychedelic therapy 

  • He believes in the power of small groups and relational work for the future of psychedelic healing

  • Alexander shares ideas about “active” and “passive” psychedelic integration

  • Love emerged as a central message in Alexander's DMT journeys

  • Alexander discusses the potential corporatization of transformative practices 

  • He shares his belief that personal transformation and societal change are interconnected processes

Alexander Beiner’s Links

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

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Special thanks to Jeremy Colbert (Taragápe) for the original podcast theme music.

You can find out more about Jeremey’s work here:
taragape.com and @taragape

Michaela Carlin
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