Operation Podcast
Matthew Dunehoo and Rod Benson
Ep. 6 - Improv, Therapy, Microdosing, Ball with Rod Benson
Ep. 6 - Improv, Therapy, Microdosing, Ball with Rod Benson
Ep. 6 - Improv, Therapy, Microdosing, Ball with Rod Benson
Wednesday 14th December 2022
Rod Benson talks about transitioning from basketball to improv, microdosing psilocybin, and finding the right therapist in this MINDBEND episode.
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Get the buttons here!Rod Benson: From Basketball to Improv and the Magic of Microdosing
I think improv really started me on the journey of understanding how to say 'yes' to almost anything outside of improv.
What happens when a professional basketball player swaps the court for the stage? Rod Benson, a former pro baller turned writer and artist, shares his fascinating journey in this episode of MINDBEND. Growing up in California, Rod played college basketball at UC Berkeley before embarking on a 12-year international career. But his story doesn't end there. After hanging up his sneakers, Rod dove headfirst into the unpredictable world of improv comedy with his LA-based team, Lemon Pepper Wet.
Improv, with its split-second decisions and vulnerability, became a new arena for Rod to explore his creativity. Alongside his artistic ventures, Rod opens up about his wellness routine, which includes microdosing psilocybin. He discusses the profound impact it's had on his mental health and how it complements other practices like meditation and breathwork. Rod also touches on the challenges he faced finding a therapist who truly understood his unique experiences as a Black man.
From why he sports giant headphones in public to the transformative power of saying 'yes' to new experiences, this conversation is packed with insights that will make you rethink the boundaries of wellness and creativity.