This podcast episode of 'Journey into the Mystic' delves into the intersection of mystical states and healing practices, featuring Dimitri Moujiannis, a harm reduction advocate and psychedelic practitioner. The discussion covers the transformative potential of mystical states achieved through psychedelics, meditation, and other practices, and their role in personal growth, healing, and societal transformation. Dimitri, known for his work with Ibogaine to treat heroin addiction, shares his journey and insights from over 500 Ibogaine ceremonies, including his own battle with addiction. The conversation also critiques the reductionist approach of modern psychiatry and emphasizes the importance of agency, spiritual experiences, and community-oriented healing frameworks. The episode illustrates how ceremonial practices from various cultures and the arts can create meaningful spaces for personal and communal healing.

00:00 Introduction to the Mystic and Eros

01:36 Guest Introduction: Dimitri Moujiannis

04:01 Dimitri's Journey with Ibogaine

05:01 Personal Struggles and Transformation

09:30 Ibogaine Experience and Recovery

19:53 Return to Greece and Ancestral Connection

25:14 Initiation and Practice in Gabon

32:23 The Medicalized Lie and Integration

33:25 The Medical Gaze and Different Perspectives

35:39 Healing Narratives and Mystical States

38:18 The Christ Story and Mystical Healing

41:30 Challenging Corrosive Systems with Psychedelics

43:49 Creating a New Cultural Container for Healing

52:42 The Importance of Contribution and Community

56:23 Science, Mysticism, and the Role of Research

01:05:41 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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