We can’t go on together, with outdated minds.
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We cannot resolve the challenges we face today with the same mindsets and perspectives that led us here—whether in corporate settings or on a global scale. Our world is under going the biggest transformation in history. Or as Yuval Noah Harari says it. "This is the curse of history: people try to save the past instead of saving the future. We cannot go back to the past and correct the wrongs that were done in previous years or decades. We need to look to the future and find some way for future peace."
But one potent tool to shake up the mindset and perspective that got us here are psychedelics. Psychedelics have the potential to spark profound transformation, both within ourselves and in the world around us. I believe this passionately, not from a purely spiritual standpoint, but from witnessing the changes they can evoke in people, including myself. Up to five years ago, I was battling with an experience that my brain had not remembered. But my body did. Exactly like psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk describes it in “The Body Keeps The Score.”. After my high doses of magic truffles in the Netherlands; i was able to work on deep rooted experiences I had carried in me for over 30 years. My life started to transform right in front of me. I am still on that journey, but the level of relief and consciousness is unbelievably strong.
A few years ago, this new psychedelic industry and people talking about their experiences started to kick off. Recently, due to the FDA’s resistance to approve MDMA as a therapeutic option, the media turned its critical eye on the progress of psychedelic healing - sensational headlines have begun to emerge, unfairly placing blame on the entire psychedelic industry, even linking it to the tragic death of Matthew Perry.
Because these narratives often come from those lacking true insight, quick to categorize passionate innovators as "cult leaders." As a former journalist, I recognize this pattern—media's historical resistance to innovation and the visionaries who champion it. And that’s why we, the newhealth consulting, are here to kick off a new narrative on consciousness, supported by psychedelic experiences.
The impact of psychedelic experiences on individuals is remarkable, especially for those driving meaningful innovation. When approached in a supportive and properly guided environment, these journeys can foster personal growth and unlock new avenues of creativity.
Consider Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, who candidly shared his own transformative experience with psychedelics on the podcast “Life in Seven Songs.” He spoke of emerging from a weekend retreat in Mexico as a “former” anxious and unhappy person, ready to embrace a new mindset. Do we really want our companies—or our countries—guided by those still trapped in anxiety and limitations?
Psychedelics can unveil perspectives and ideas that the rational mind often overlooks. They can reveal the extraordinary potential within you, your team, and your organisation. There is a lot in store for you, if you try these “non specific amplifiers” of feelings and conditions out. One of them is neuroplasticity, which will give you new ideas and might make you remember things, you forget, but should remember again.
One of my favorite examples is always Steve Jobs, he is an incredible example. He didn’t just create a computer—he birthed an entire universe of innovation, because he was able to see it in his trips. Jobs articulated, “Taking LSD was a profound experience, one of the most important things in my life. It showed me that there’s another side to the coin, one you can’t remember when it wears off, but you know it's there. It reinforced my belief in creating meaningful things instead of merely chasing profit.”
In my view, psychedelics hold the keys to reshaping our future, offering solutions not only for businesses but for humanity as a whole. If you resonate with this vision, for your company and yourself, let’s explore it further.
By Anne Philippi