Tuesday Teaser with Selby and Cormac - Cormac Boofs Lots of Research Chemicals,

About this episode

The episode features Selby and Cormac discussing their recovery journeys and the complexities of drug use, particularly focusing on dissociatives.

⏱️ Timestamp Notes 00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Dopey Tuesday episode + Patreon plug (Reddit roundup & bonus content) 01:00 – Recovery Check-ins: Selby celebrates 101 days sober and shares group inventory experience + “part of, not apart from” mindset 04:00 – Spring & Mental Health: Seasonal affective discussion and mood boost from sunlight 05:00 – Cormac’s Recovery Update: 9 years sober, admits complacency, returns to meetings and starts fitness routine 08:00 – Dopey Fitness Challenge: Dave’s routine (running, steps, sugar struggles) + “do what works for you” philosophy 09:30 – Origins of Cormac on Dopey: First email read on show + explanation of Listserv culture 11:30 – Research Chemical Story Begins: Dissociatives explained (ketamine, PCP, etc.) + online drug ordering vs street use 14:00 – The Infamous Story: Detailed account of experimental drug use setting (alone, late night) 17:00 – Dissociation Explained: Effects on perception, ego detachment, and therapy comparisons 20:00 – Drug Risk & Mislabeling: Taking the wrong substance, paranoia, and near-overdose experience 22:00 – Peak Experience: Intense dissociative trip with spiritual/religious hallucinations 25:00 – Chris & Early…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave, Chris

Guests: Selby, Cormac

Topics covered

• recovery
• mental health
• dissociatives
• drug use
• listener engagement

Keywords

• recovery
• dissociatives
• mental health
• drug use
• listener comments

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