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Odyssey was founded by Gabe Charalambides, a Stanford-trained aerospace engineer passionate about mental health. Psychedelics played a pivotal role in Gabe’s journey to manage his anxiety and lead a fuller life.
Gabe’s search for his first psychedelic therapy experience inspired the creation of Odyssey. He knew that there was nothing more important than finding an environment where he could feel safe and comfortable. With an engineering and research background, he sought a balanced environment—one that embraced the therapeutic potential of psychedelics without compromising scientific credibility, which proved surprisingly difficult to find.
Over the next five years, Gabe worked with some of the leading psychedelic retreat centers and organizations, including MAPS and Synthesis. He saw firsthand how beautiful and transformative these experiences could be. He was frustrated to see that to the general public, psychedelics were often associated with astrology, tarot cards, and other New Age practices and beliefs—associations that alienated many who might otherwise benefit.
Gabe’s search for his first psychedelic therapy experience inspired the creation of Odyssey. He knew that there was nothing more important than finding an environment where he could feel safe and comfortable. With an engineering and research background, he sought a balanced environment—one that embraced the therapeutic potential of psychedelics without compromising scientific credibility, which proved surprisingly difficult to find.
Over the next five years, Gabe worked with some of the leading psychedelic retreat centers and organizations, including MAPS and Synthesis. He saw firsthand how beautiful and transformative these experiences could be. He was frustrated to see that to the general public, psychedelics were often associated with astrology, tarot cards, and other New Age practices and beliefs—associations that alienated many who might otherwise benefit.
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