The separation of mental and physical health is a problem in the Western paradigm as both are associated. Without proper attention to our mental health, it can cause physical issues and vice versa, and psychedelics could be the solution to treating these problems.
In this episode, Dr. David Rabin and Dr. Molly Maloof interview an expert on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, discussing its potential benefits for treating trauma and the future of mental health. This recorded conversation took place on the new show, The Psychedelic News Hour.
The use of spiritually powerful technologies, such as psychedelics, can be used to control people's behavior and cause infighting, creating a challenge for those trying to run a community.
Roland Griffiths is a lead researcher at Johns Hopkins studying the benefits of psilocybin on patients with depression and anxiety as well as in generating positive psychological functioning.
In this podcast, the emphasis is put on the potential of psychedelic experience in physical medicine to change the course of chronic diseases and affect how people experience their bodies. The conversation includes anecdotes related to the dramatic effects of this experience on people with chronic illnesses.
The use of psychedelics can lead to an increase in entropy in the brain which can result in breaking people out of rigid patterns of thought and behavior, leading to positive personality changes and increased empathy according to some scientists.