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Coping with existential suffering
In this podcast, a physician discusses his approach to prescribing people for their existential suffering by encouraging them to remember what they love and keep an eye out for aesthetic moments in their days. He mentions the use of research studies with tools like fMRI to look at the specific effects of different types of psychedelics in addressing suffering.
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Palliative care has recognized and addressed the issue of existential suffering, which has become increasingly important in providing quality end-of-life care.
1:04:30 - 1:09:25 (04:55)
Summary
Palliative care has recognized and addressed the issue of existential suffering, which has become increasingly important in providing quality end-of-life care. Through its focus on the subjective nature of suffering and the search for meaning, it provides a way for patients to find purpose and understanding, even in their final days.
ChapterCoping with existential suffering
Episode#153: The Man Who Studied 1,000 Deaths to Learn How to Live
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Psychedelics like MDMA and psilocybin may help people find meaning and belonging by fostering aesthetic moments that trigger happiness and joy in life, according to research studies on the specific effects of these compounds on patients.
1:09:25 - 1:12:31 (03:05)
Summary
Psychedelics like MDMA and psilocybin may help people find meaning and belonging by fostering aesthetic moments that trigger happiness and joy in life, according to research studies on the specific effects of these compounds on patients. They offer a potential response to the wacky thing called existential suffering that affects people in different ways.
ChapterCoping with existential suffering
Episode#153: The Man Who Studied 1,000 Deaths to Learn How to Live
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker delves into the question of what habits he does differently from most people on a daily basis, in terms of routine, thinking, and self-talk wise, and suggests practices for listeners to test out for themselves.
1:12:31 - 1:14:32 (02:01)
Summary
The speaker delves into the question of what habits he does differently from most people on a daily basis, in terms of routine, thinking, and self-talk wise, and suggests practices for listeners to test out for themselves.