In today's episode we speak with the incredible Manesh Girn, also known as the "Psychedelic Scientist." If you enjoy episodes geared towards the science of psychedelics you are going to both love this episode and have your mind blown. Manesh was a guest on Season 1 and you all loved this episode so much we knew we had to bring him back! We have a feeling this episode is going to be a community favourite as well. Enjoy!What we talked about:What Manesh is currently studying in the realm of Psychedelic researchWhy Manesh has become more conservative in approaching Psychedelic scienceNon-specific amplifiers, the entourage effect and expectancy effectsHow psychedelic use amplified the placebo effectObstacles & challenges that are unique to psychedelic scienceThe bio-psycho-social framework for psychedelic researchPragmatic clinical trialsThe (Michael) “Pollan” EffectThe Therapeutic Alliance, The Emotional Breakthrough Inventory, Mystical Experience Questionnaire, and Psychological Insight InventoryThe goal of psychedelic science and coming up with better modelsKey points to share with others about psychedelic scienceThe chemical imbalance theory and the issue with pathologizingKick-start your integration process with the Modern Psychedelics Integration Journal Mentioned in the episode:Season 1 episode with ManeshLSD Psychotherapy by Stanislov Grof [Book]2006 Johns Hopkin’s Study on Mystical ExperiencesThe Pollan EffectPsychedelicreview.comDonate to the podcast via PayPalHave you gained new insights and perspectives from us and our guests? Consider sending financial energy our way to help support to cost of creating this powerful content.If this episode sparked something within, please let us know and leave us a review!More Modern Psychedelics: Instagram | Facebook  | WebsiteModern Psychedelics Integration JournalMore Lana: Instagram | YouTube| WebsiteMore Zoey:Instagram | YouTube| Website