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Former Special Operators and Traumatic Brain Injuries
34:25 - 43:15 (08:50)
Former special operators often face trauma in their careers and may be challenged with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries as a result. Some turn to low dose testosterone to aid in fitness, but it can be compared to performance enhancing drugs.
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Kana is a plant that increases serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain similar to the effects of psilocybin and MDMA, and is considered an empathogen.
34:25 - 35:08 (00:43)
Summary
Kana is a plant that increases serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain similar to the effects of psilocybin and MDMA, and is considered an empathogen. It is a neuromodulator that has potential effects on various areas of the brain and body, making it an interesting compound for further study.
ChapterFormer Special Operators and Traumatic Brain Injuries
EpisodeBody Hacks w/ Andrew Huberman | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 168
Podcast2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
Clinical trials with taxpayer money were conducted at major universities to study the long-term effects of meditation and psychedelics, such as psilocybin and MDMA, on mental health.
35:08 - 37:40 (02:32)
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Clinical trials with taxpayer money were conducted at major universities to study the long-term effects of meditation and psychedelics, such as psilocybin and MDMA, on mental health. These studies showed positive results, including 66% long-term depression relief with two appropriately spaced MDMA sessions and a clinician present.
ChapterFormer Special Operators and Traumatic Brain Injuries
EpisodeBody Hacks w/ Andrew Huberman | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 168
Podcast2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
Robin Carhart-Harris explains the potential use of psychedelics for understanding the mind and rethinking mental health treatment.
37:40 - 39:24 (01:43)
Summary
Robin Carhart-Harris explains the potential use of psychedelics for understanding the mind and rethinking mental health treatment.
ChapterFormer Special Operators and Traumatic Brain Injuries
EpisodeBody Hacks w/ Andrew Huberman | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 168
Podcast2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
The special operators, who are tough individuals and have faced many challenges in their careers, may face difficulties after returning.
39:24 - 43:15 (03:51)
Summary
The special operators, who are tough individuals and have faced many challenges in their careers, may face difficulties after returning. Taking low dose testosterone could help with fitness related goals but its effects are comparable to performance-enhancing drugs.