Episode 11: Introduction to Chapter 3 - Consciousness

Send us a text In this Chapter, we explore the fascinating world of consciousness — your moment-to-moment awareness of yourself and your environment. You’ll learn about the different states of consciousness, from being fully alert to dreaming, and how your brain cycles through these states each day. We’ll break down how substances like caffeine, alcohol, and THC alter conscious experience, and how practices like meditation and hypnosis can shift your awareness in powerful ways. This chapter a...

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