An inspirational story and guide to finding peace of mind
This is a must-have for anyone battling depression. The author first takes the reader on his personal descent into deep depression and alcohol abuse, after having suffered a series of tragedies and heartaches, and then his rise out of the darkness as he breaks these chains of despair using psilocybin mushrooms as the catalyst and then the Wim Hof method and Stoicism to maintain his course into the light. The book, however, is not just a narrative; it is a resource and a guide. The author goes into detail regarding the mounting scientific evidence of the benefits of psilocybin mushrooms as well as the Wim Hof method. In addition, he provides many pages of Stoic quotes that help center one’s thoughts. Finally, the author takes the guesswork out of what to do with the information in the book by providing the routine that he follows to maintain his positive, healthy outlook. Read this for inspiration, then use it as a guide into the light.
~ Neil C.
Life Changing Advice
This book is a must-read for everybody, whether you suffer from depression or not. Gerardo writes from the heart, and his journey is not only fascinating but enlightening. I came away with so many tools that have enhanced my life, from the Wim Hof Method to gratitude journals. Gerardo’s insights into psychedelic therapy are timely and informative. Taking Back My Mind is a true gift.
~ Robyn Lawrence
A Profound Read
I binged this book in a few days as I couldn’t stop reading it! It took me on a journey into Gerardo’s mind, heart and past and even deeper into the depths of family, Stoic philosophy and the healing power of nature.
It’s a beautiful accumulation of the inevitable sorrows of life mixed with the boundless joys, shall we embark to see them.
I’d recommend this book not to just anyone seeking clarity, purpose or help with their mental health, but to anyone who has a curiosity about the nature, people or life itself.
~ Amy
A Potentially Life Changing Resource
This book is a catch-all for building knowledge about psilocybin, psychology, depression, spirituality and the human psyche. This is not just a story about Gerardo but an excellent resource for anyone interested in the subject and has the potential to be lifesaving. This book does an excellent job appealing to all audiences. Gerardo takes the reader on a journey through personal narrative, research, and history to cover all basis while never allowing a dull moment. I would recommend this book to anyone.
~ Jacob Jones
Guide to a happy life, full of wisdom for everyone!
I highly recommend this book to absolutely everyone! The author does not only tell his path out of depression, which would have been fascinating enough as he had an absolutely astonishing, interesting life. With his wonderful book he provides a complete, all-embracing guide with concrete tools to overcome every obstacle in life. The title of the book might be a bit misleading. It is an absolutely perfect balance between scientific facts (explained by simple examples) and personal explanations that keep the book credible and very interesting at the same time. It could not have been written better! I learned a lot of important things for my life. There is so much wisdom, hope, motivation and energy in this book and absolutely everyone can learn something from it!
~ Jacky
