PT 618 - Chad Charles - Integrating 5-MeO-DMT: Therapy, Harm Reduction, and Best Practices

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In this episode of Psychedelics Today, Joe Moore sits down with Chad Charles — educator, mentor, and practitioner specializing in 5-MeO-DMT therapy.

Chad shares his decade-long journey working with 5-MeO-DMT, emphasizing the importance of:

Practitioner training and mentorship
Personalized, therapeutic alliances
The nuanced understanding of dissociative states
Ethics in standardized clinical dosing
A trauma-informed approach to psychedelic care

He also introduces his upcoming research project, analyzing 500+ one-on-one sessions to illuminate best practices and ethical frameworks in the 5-MeO-DMT space. This is a must-listen for anyone passionate about harm reduction, responsible facilitation, and the future of psychedelic therapy.

🕒 Episode Breakdown

00:00 – Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:41 – Chad Charles' Background and Work
02:18 – Defining 5-MeO-DMT
05:28 – Breathwork and Therapy
09:22 – First Experiences with 5-MeO-DMT
18:00 – Training and Ethical Considerations
30:41 – Conscious Surrender vs. Submission Experience
31:18 – Ethical Considerations in Psychedelic Research
32:02 – Understanding Dissociative Doses
33:26 – Empowering Individuals Through Therapeutic Alliance
34:26 – Challenges in Contemporary Science
38:02 – Good Practice vs. Malpractice in Psychedelic Therapy
41:51 – Personal Experience and Practitioner Responsibility
46:52 – Addressing Malpractice and Corrective Experiences
01:00:11 – Physical Health Considerations in Psychedelic Therapy
01:02:21 – Future Directions and Research in Psychedelic Therapy
01:05:43 – Conclusion and Contact Information

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