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Psychedelic Flexibility

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by Tomek Kwieciński

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Expanded states of consciousness - whether arising from psychedelic substances, shamanic practices, or modern therapeutic methods - have been experiencing a renaissance in psychology. In this space, I explore both their unique potential and their risks. Drawing on scientific research, clinical case studies, anthropological perspectives, professional trainings, ceremonial work, and my own experience, I aim to present a balanced and nuanced view of this complex territory. We’re releasing episodes weekly on Tuesdays for the first month, then every two weeks, and eventually once a month.

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1/15/2026

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Recent Episodes

June 30, 2026

Can a Psychedelic Get Stuck and Never Stop Working?

Can psychedelics get "stuck" and never stop working? If so, how does that happen and for how long? Or is it all just an urban legend? And if something does stay with us for longer, does that mean we're headed for a psychiatric hospital? Buy Me A Coffee: <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/psychedelicflexibility">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/psychedelicflexibility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>Find my book "Follow the Call: Therapeutic Experiences in Expanded States of Consciousness" at our Buy Me A Coffee shop. Check out the HoloMind Institute: <a href="https://holomind.org/en">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holomind.org/en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Holotropic Breathwork®: <a href="https://www.holotropic.com">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.holotropic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Holotropic Poland: <a href="https://holotropicpoland.pl">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holotropicpoland.pl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> (00:00:00) The Urban Legend About Getting Stuck(00:02:59) Physiologically, It's Nonsense(00:06:18) Neuroplasticity and Lasting Effects(00:09:00) Flashbacks: Usually Benign(00:11:20) When Insights Fade: The Awakening Trap(00:14:58) Six Levels of Post-Psychedelic Complications(00:15:20) Level 1: Imprinted Beliefs(00:20:24) Level 2: Ego Inflation(00:22:53) Level 3: The Unfinished Process(00:30:30) Level 4: Psychedelic Trauma(00:34:29) Level 5: Spiritual Emergency(00:39:03) Level 6: Psychosis(00:45:00) Risk Factors for Psychosis(00:49:02) Recap: The Spectrum of Severity(00:49:53) LSD Duration and the Panic Trap(00:52:53) HPPD Explained

June 2, 2026

Is Change in Psychedelic Therapy Short-Term or Long-Term?

The changes that emerge through psychedelic therapy can be immediate or unfold gradually over time. Some effects may be short-lived, while others can have a lasting impact. The nature, pace, and durability of these changes vary from person to person and are shaped by both individual experiences and the therapeutic setting. Buy Me A Coffee: <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/psychedelicflexibility" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/psychedelicflexibility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>Find my book "Follow the Call: Therapeutic Experiences in Expanded States of Consciousness" at our Buy Me A Coffee shop. Check out the HoloMind Institute: <a href="https://holomind.org/en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holomind.org/en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Holotropic Breathwork®: <a href="https://www.holotropic.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.holotropic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Holotropic Poland: <a href="https://holotropicpoland.pl" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holotropicpoland.pl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> (00:00:20) Is Change in Psychedelic Therapy Lasting?(00:01:34) The "One Session Cure" Myth(00:03:00) Change 1 vs Change 2: Short vs Deep Work(00:07:08) Why Psychedelic Outcomes Are Hard to Predict(00:09:58) Introducing Grof and the COEX Model(00:15:19) How Psychedelics Can Change the Season(00:19:44) Transmodulation vs COEX Deactivation(00:24:37) What Makes or Breaks a Session(00:30:23) Death, Rebirth, and How Shifts Happen(00:35:08) Four Levels of Client Complexity(00:41:51) Integration Work and Between-Session Risks(00:45:13) Mystical Experience, MDMA, and Other Substances(00:50:18) So... Is Lasting Change Possible?(00:52:53) Probability, Football, and the Limits of Prediction(00:57:22) Closing Thoughts

May 5, 2026

Validation in psychedelic therapy

In altered states of consciousness, we can be as sensitive as small children. Therefore, it is often necessary to apply analogous ways of supporting another person and giving them space for specific emotions, reactions, and the freedom to be themselves.How is this applied in psychedelic therapy, and why does it help? Buy Me A Coffee: <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/psychedelicflexibility" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/psychedelicflexibility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>Find my book "Follow the Call: Therapeutic Experiences in Expanded States of Consciousness" at our Buy Me A Coffee shop. Check out the HoloMind Institute: <a href="https://holomind.org/en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holomind.org/en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Holotropic Breathwork®: <a href="https://www.holotropic.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.holotropic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Holotropic Poland: <a href="https://holotropicpoland.pl" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holotropicpoland.pl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> (00:00:00) What Validation Really Means(00:01:14) Validation in Therapy Practice(00:03:17) Naming Emotions and Intentions(00:04:40) Childhood and Validation(00:06:00) Ways to Validate: Listening and Reflection(00:11:22) Validating Dark and Difficult Experiences(00:14:33) Invalidation vs Validation Skills(00:19:14) Why Culture Needs More Validation(00:22:02) Validation in Psychedelic States(00:29:51) Facilitator Attitude and Calm Presence(00:39:12) Practical Tools: Touch, Voice, and Presence(00:51:43) Integration, Group Sharing & Self-Validation

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What is Psychedelic Flexibility?: Expanded states of consciousness - whether arising from psychedelic substances, shamanic practices, or modern therapeutic methods - have been experiencing a renaissance in psychology. In this space, I explore both their unique potential and their risks. Drawing on scientific research, clinical case studies, anthropological perspectives, professional trainings, ceremonial work, and my own experience, I aim to present a balanced and nuanced view of this complex territory.

We’re releasing episodes weekly on Tuesdays for the first month, then every two weeks, and eventually once a month.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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