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Daniel Carcillo: What Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) Did to My Brain After Suffering 7 Concussions

1h22 | 06/30/2025

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What do you do when your mind is no longer your own?

Jon and Will sit down with Daniel Carcillo - former NHL enforcer turned mental health advocate - to explore the transformative potential of psilocybin therapy (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms). Daniel shares his deeply personal healing journey from trauma, concussions, and identity loss to clarity, mindfulness, and purpose through the use of psychedelic mushrooms. Together, they unpack the science, stigma, and spirituality behind psilocybin, the role of community in recovery, and how finding presence can unlock emotional breakthroughs. This is a vulnerable, data-informed conversation on healing, letting go, and building a future where natural medicine is accessible to all.

Feeling stuck? If you need help getting out of your rut, Will can help - head to willnotfear.com to learn more about his coaching to get you off the hamster wheel and start making better decisions.

More from MTM at: https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/

Timestamps:
00:00 – The Healing Power of Mushrooms
03:08 – Journey of a Stanley Cup Champion
06:02 – Concussions and Their Impact
08:52 – Finding Hope in Psilocybin
12:05 – The Wisdom of Plant Medicine
15:00 – Letting Go of Identity

17:48 – The Present Moment and Mindfulness
21:05 – Building Community and Purpose
23:54 – The Role of Breath and Nutrition
41:13 – Detaching from Ego and Embracing Trust
44:31 – The Experience Onward Center: A New Approach to Healing
50:55 – Addressing Stigma Around Psychedelics
58:24 – Understanding Dosage and Strain
01:10:18 – Creating a Personal Relationship with Psychedelics
01:15:58 – Expanding Access to Psilocybin Treatment

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Description

What do you do when your mind is no longer your own?

Jon and Will sit down with Daniel Carcillo - former NHL enforcer turned mental health advocate - to explore the transformative potential of psilocybin therapy (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms). Daniel shares his deeply personal healing journey from trauma, concussions, and identity loss to clarity, mindfulness, and purpose through the use of psychedelic mushrooms. Together, they unpack the science, stigma, and spirituality behind psilocybin, the role of community in recovery, and how finding presence can unlock emotional breakthroughs. This is a vulnerable, data-informed conversation on healing, letting go, and building a future where natural medicine is accessible to all.

Feeling stuck? If you need help getting out of your rut, Will can help - head to willnotfear.com to learn more about his coaching to get you off the hamster wheel and start making better decisions.

More from MTM at: https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/

Timestamps:
00:00 – The Healing Power of Mushrooms
03:08 – Journey of a Stanley Cup Champion
06:02 – Concussions and Their Impact
08:52 – Finding Hope in Psilocybin
12:05 – The Wisdom of Plant Medicine
15:00 – Letting Go of Identity

17:48 – The Present Moment and Mindfulness
21:05 – Building Community and Purpose
23:54 – The Role of Breath and Nutrition
41:13 – Detaching from Ego and Embracing Trust
44:31 – The Experience Onward Center: A New Approach to Healing
50:55 – Addressing Stigma Around Psychedelics
58:24 – Understanding Dosage and Strain
01:10:18 – Creating a Personal Relationship with Psychedelics
01:15:58 – Expanding Access to Psilocybin Treatment

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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