Listening to Ecstasy

Charley Wininger is the author of “Listening To Ecstasy”, his memoir about his MDMA experiences. He is also a licensed psychotherapist working with individuals and couples in the New York City area for the past 30 years. Charley is considered an elder in the NYC psychedelic community, and is a supporter of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), which funds research into the use of MDMA to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other ailments. His experience as a psychonaut, therapist and couples counselor has informed his expertise in issues related to being a senior engaged in the ageing process. He considers himself part of the Burner community and is committed to an ongoing effort at higher consciousness and transformation – both of himself and the world at large. He believes in connecting people with themselves and each other, and in building empathy and compassion between people, striving always to fulfill the tribal dictum, “Find the others!"