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

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. Interested in joining the Unhooked Academy Group Program? Sign up for a free call: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ Looking for a self-led journey with the Unhooked Online Course: https://jeremylipkowitz.mykajabi.com/unhooked Interested in personal 1:1 coaching? Click here: https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/intro Connect with me on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeremyLipkowitz Connect with Paul Austin: http://paulaustin.co https://thethirdwave.co/ https://psychedeliccoaching.institute/ ------ 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