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446: The Science of Psychedelics (& Why I Took Drugs) With Ted Achacoso
446: The Science of Psychedelics (& Why I Took Drugs) With Ted Achacoso
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Length:
85 minutes
Released:
May 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Welcome back to Ted Achacoso, one of the smartest doctors and human beings on the planet, for the second part of last week’s episode. In our first interview, we talked about consciousness, suffering, ego, and a lot of other topics related to that. Today we take it a step further into some controversial waters, the substances called psychedelics and their possibilities from a medical and neurological perspective.
I would encourage you to listen to this episode with an open mind, not only because you’re hearing from one of the smartest people in the world, but because these substances, while often misunderstood, have truly life-changing potential. I know this firsthand from my own experience with several of them, which were instrumental in healing some personal trauma in my past.
Episode Highlights With Dr. Ted Achacoso
What ketamine is and how it can be used therapeutically
How ketamine can do a DNM reset
The way ketamine inhibits the inhibitor by taking away from the task positive network
How psychedelics calm the default mode network to allow for emotional recovery
How the 5HT2a receptor affects mood and why these substances can be a great alternative to other depression medications
What psilocybin, DMT, and MDMA are and how they affect the brain, body, and consciousness
How psychedelics are to the mind what a telescope is to astronomy and a microscope is to biology
“Meditation is like a mental gym and psychedelics are like steroids for your mental gym”
What psychedelic therapy is and how it is being used in research for things like PTSD
The research happening at Johns Hopkins
How they are so safe that we can say that no one has actually died from certain psychedelics
Why psychedelics are by their nature non-addicting
Who should be very cautious or not use psychedelics
The importance of being in therapy when considering using these substances (and the importance of integration after)
Important safety notes related to all of these substances
The science of how psychedelics affect and can benefit the body too!
Why ketamine has been approved for treatment-resistant depression (and where to find it)
And more!
Resources We Mention
https://www.homehope.org
https://biobalanceinstitute.com
445: Understanding Consciousness, Ego & How to Reduce Suffering With Polymath Dr. Ted Achacoso
437: Health Optimization Medicine, Nootropics, and Anti-Aging With Polymath Dr. Ted Achacoso
Troscriptions– Use code WELLNESSMAMA for 5% off
Santa Sold Shrooms
Ryan Holiday books on Stoicism
How
I would encourage you to listen to this episode with an open mind, not only because you’re hearing from one of the smartest people in the world, but because these substances, while often misunderstood, have truly life-changing potential. I know this firsthand from my own experience with several of them, which were instrumental in healing some personal trauma in my past.
Episode Highlights With Dr. Ted Achacoso
What ketamine is and how it can be used therapeutically
How ketamine can do a DNM reset
The way ketamine inhibits the inhibitor by taking away from the task positive network
How psychedelics calm the default mode network to allow for emotional recovery
How the 5HT2a receptor affects mood and why these substances can be a great alternative to other depression medications
What psilocybin, DMT, and MDMA are and how they affect the brain, body, and consciousness
How psychedelics are to the mind what a telescope is to astronomy and a microscope is to biology
“Meditation is like a mental gym and psychedelics are like steroids for your mental gym”
What psychedelic therapy is and how it is being used in research for things like PTSD
The research happening at Johns Hopkins
How they are so safe that we can say that no one has actually died from certain psychedelics
Why psychedelics are by their nature non-addicting
Who should be very cautious or not use psychedelics
The importance of being in therapy when considering using these substances (and the importance of integration after)
Important safety notes related to all of these substances
The science of how psychedelics affect and can benefit the body too!
Why ketamine has been approved for treatment-resistant depression (and where to find it)
And more!
Resources We Mention
https://www.homehope.org
https://biobalanceinstitute.com
445: Understanding Consciousness, Ego & How to Reduce Suffering With Polymath Dr. Ted Achacoso
437: Health Optimization Medicine, Nootropics, and Anti-Aging With Polymath Dr. Ted Achacoso
Troscriptions– Use code WELLNESSMAMA for 5% off
Santa Sold Shrooms
Ryan Holiday books on Stoicism
How
Released:
May 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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