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The Promises and Perils of Psychedelic Therapy
1:11:30 - 1:18:05 (06:34)
The use of psychedelic therapy to treat mental disorders is explored in this podcast episode, with reference to the work of famous psychedelic psychiatrist Stanislav Groff and his influence on Robin Carhart-Harris and others. The forms of mental disorders that show positive responses to psychedelic therapy are discussed, alongside the potential risks involved.
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Steve Ross, an NYU researcher, encountered obstacles when he first started researching cancer patients, but he believes that the mainstream discussion of life-changing diagnoses is important to help people speak frankly about their experiences.
1:11:30 - 1:15:06 (03:35)
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Steve Ross, an NYU researcher, encountered obstacles when he first started researching cancer patients, but he believes that the mainstream discussion of life-changing diagnoses is important to help people speak frankly about their experiences.
ChapterThe Promises and Perils of Psychedelic Therapy
Episode#365: Michael Pollan — Exploring the Frontiers of Psychedelics
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast discusses the idea of mental disorder on a spectrum with rigid, closed down brains on one end and excessively chaotic brains on the other.
1:15:06 - 1:18:05 (02:58)
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This podcast discusses the idea of mental disorder on a spectrum with rigid, closed down brains on one end and excessively chaotic brains on the other. The discussion explores the use of psychedelic drugs as treatments for disorders such as depression, anxiety, and addiction.