The Science Behind The Magic

All of us, at some point in our lives, have experienced a flow state. The surfer effortlessly riding a big wave, the therapist perfectly in-­sync with her client, the salesperson working the room—all are examples of people performing at their best while in flow. Simply put, flow is truly one of the great experiences of being human. 

We have no specific, non-­anecdotal evidence to suggest that microdosing can induce flow states—but we know that moderate doses can change the function of the brain in a way very similar to that seen in flow states. 

Studies show that moderate doses of psilocybin cause brain waves to shift more towards alpha oscillations, which is also seen in the transition to a flow state. 

Psilocybin imitates the neurotransmitter serotonin when they enter the brain—and we know that serotonin is found in higher levels in flow states. Similarly, psilocybin increases the levels of dopamine in the brain, another neurotransmitter that is found in higher levels in flow states. 

Perhaps most importantly, psilocybin’s ability to dampen down the DMN (Default Mode Network) can allow our brains to make unique connections between areas that don’t usually communicate. This is crucial for allowing flow states to occur. 

Since we know that moderate doses of psilocybin can induce similar effects to a flow state in the brain, it seems likely that a regular microdosing regimen will start to shift our awareness in the direction of flow.