Consciousness: Psychedelics, Self-Transformation, Post-Traumatic Growth w. Anderson Todd

This is a behind-the-scenes interview with Anderson Todd which was originally recorded for the purposes of my team's new film "Dark Night of Our Soul". If you'd like to watch the short version of our documentary, visit and support our crew with a donation to view bit.ly/posttraumaticgrowthfilm
Chapters:
00:00 The Work of Anderson Todd
04:54 The Myth of Progress
07:36 Todd's Fascinating Origin Story
16:43 Altered States and Trauma Redefined
24:37 Approaching Trauma with Curiosity
28:05 Intentionally Facilitating Your Own Adversity
33:08 A Gentler Option for People who Lack Capacity for Ambiguity
37:06 Dangers of Excess of Meaning
42:51 The Myth of Normalcy
46:31 Embracing Our Shadow Selves for Growth
52:50 How the Fragmented Psyche Manifests in Adulthood
57:07 Post-Traumatic Growth Defined
01:02:44 What is Consciousness?
01:06:59 Consciousness as a Moral Responsibility
1:10:40 Lower and Higher States of Consciousness
01:16:18 Intentional Expansion of Consciousness
01:22:57 Altered States from a Neurological Perspective
01:27:34 Changing Your Environment to Cause Altered States
01:31:30 Working with Stress
01:34:58 Working with Visualization
01:41:48 Speed Round
01:42:35 Transcendence is a Treat to our Current Systems
01:44:54 Benefits of Psychedelics vs Modern Pharmaceuticals
01:45:00 Potential Dangers of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
01:50:00 Microdosing
01:51:20 Integrating Psychedelics into our Daily Lives
01:54:00 Rites of Passage and Initiation
01:58:00 Todd's Thoughts on the State of Society Today
02:00:30 The Change We Need
You can check out more of Anderson on his CZcams Channel: / @andersontodd
Enjoy the show!
About Anderson Todd:
Anderson Todd is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, where he has taught in the Cognitive Science programme, Interdisciplinary Courses on Jungian Theory, and Buddhist Psychology and Mental Health programme. He teaches on Consciousness and The Unconscious, focusing on the techniques and technologies of intentional self-transformation. He consults internationally with individuals and organizations, in private practice as a Registered Psychotherapist, and as an enrichment education specialist. His research interests include altered states, insight and intelligence enhancement, non-invasive brain stimulation, attentional neurofeedback, roleplaying games, neo-Jungian lucid dreaming, practical psychotechnology, and the mechanics of psychotherapeutic efficacy. He has been an avid roleplaying game enthusiast, writer, and storyteller for nearly 40 years. His library has become immense. He has learned from his videos just how much he talks with his hands.
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[@christopherhamilton3621]

I can listen to Anderson all day sharing his knowledge & wisdom. Lovely interview, thanks!

[@user-xk4rn8yx2m]

Anderson is my psychologist, and he has helped me so much. He BRILLIANT.

[@maryharkins5418]

One of the best informative talks I have heard in a long time

[@charlesly]

This is one of the most incredible and wide ranging interviews I have ever heard.

[@corvinrick3644]

Great interview. Thank you

[@Wingedmagician]

1:40:00 something to remember