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