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Gabe Charalambides doesn’t fit the stereotype of a psychedelic pioneer. A former NASA-trained engineer, he spent years immersed in the world of science and precision before turning his focus to psilocybin therapy. His company, Odyssey, is among the first licensed providers of psilocybin services in the U.S., where state-regulated models in Oregon and Colorado are opening the door for broader therapeutic use.
Charalambides says the pivot wasn’t just professional; it was deeply personal. “Psychedelics first helped me with my own mental health and sparked a fascination with the human mind,” he explains. “I realized improving mental health is the mission I feel most called to pursue, and psychedelics are one of the most powerful tools we have.”
For decades, psilocybin has carried the baggage of counterculture, but Charalambides believes that’s changing quickly. “I’m constantly surprised at how open people are,” he says. Books like How to Change Your Mindand ongoing research at Harvard, Stanford, and other notable institutions have begun shifting public perception.
