Welcome back to The Trip Report Podcast, a production of Beckley Waves.
Today, I am speaking with Gabe Charalambides, a former aerospace engineer turned mental health and psychedelic entrepreneur.
Gabe is the founder of Odyssey, a pioneering organization offering psilocybin-assisted retreats and private sessions under Oregon’s psilocybin legalization framework.
Gabe’s journey began in the world of aerospace engineering, where he spent years designing cutting-edge technology. However, his personal experiences with meditation, Buddhism, and psychedelics opened a new path—one focused on exploring the human mind and fostering healing through intentional psychedelic experiences.
With Odyssey, Gabe has created a platform that combines deep respect for tradition with an evidence-based, accessible approach to psilocybin therapy.
In this conversation, we discuss:
Gabe’s evolution from aerospace engineer to mental health entrepreneur
The founding story and ethos behind Odyssey
Insights into running psilocybin-assisted retreats in Oregon under its novel legislative framework
The interplay between psychedelics, meditation, and neuroplasticity
The unique challenges and opportunities in tailoring retreats for specific needs, from bereavement to leadership development
And much more.
And now, I bring you my conversation with Gabe Charalambides.
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Credits:
Hosted by Zach Haigney
Produced by Zach Haigney, Erin Greenhouse, and Katelin Jabbari
Find us at thetripreport.com
Theme music by MANCHO Sounds, Mixed and Mastered by Rollin Weary
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