#33 – Unlocking the Power of the Bio-Individual: Reichian Work, The "Brain Orgasm" and Character Change

Episode Notes

pod 4 part 2 of the new “Bio-Individual” podcast, we’re taking a look at Wilhelm Reich and Reichian therapy from a perspective of individuals who have used it for many years. We talk about some weirder experiences, such as the fabled “brain orgasm”, who these experiences create permanent “brain change”. How character fits into Reich’s theories, and we speculate on the meaning of it all. How it all fits in.

We're going to explore the basics of tension and release, character in a Reichian sense, and if this form of therapy can be of use to individuals.

We all have different strengths and weaknesses, which is why it's so important to find a practitioner that is tailored to your individual needs. In this video, I'll discuss the Bio-Individual: The Badly Wired Human Brain & Psycho-Physiological Practice, and how it can help you Better Understand Yourself & Improve Your Practice.

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Chapters: 00:01 Introduction Clip 00:17 Introduction footage of local storm for listener enjoyment 01:30 Kevin and Alex talk about the “brain orgasm” 18:00 How mystical experiences induced by Reichian work seem like they’re “out there” & speculation on Donald Hoffmans work 23:30 How permanent are the effects of this reset? 25:25 Intermission 1 - “Void” Echo Grid (please support) 29:10 Part 2 - Brain Orgasms, Character work 40:00 Glimpses, non-duality, and the nature of the work 56:22 Intermission 2 “Selva” Olan Mill 01:00:10 Part 3 - Character change: Is removing tension enough? 01:10:50 Did Reich “steal” his system from the East? Similarities 01:25:00 Some more investigation on just what character is 01:30:00 Character Archetypes? character and the body shape 01:59:00 Completion, Outro Song + Socials

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