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Are Psychedelics Good for Depression, or Anything at All? (Ben ”Doc” Askins) [Full Episode]

Are Psychedelics Good for Depression, or Anything at All? (Ben ”Doc” Askins) [Full Episode]

FromThe Biblical Mind


Are Psychedelics Good for Depression, or Anything at All? (Ben ”Doc” Askins) [Full Episode]

FromThe Biblical Mind

ratings:
Length:
67 minutes
Released:
Oct 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Audio editing (and strategic bleeping) by John Viinalass.
In the first half of this extra long episode:
We discuss the strange biography of Ben "Doc" Askins, from combat medic to seminary student to Army physician's assistant (PA) to Psychiatric PA researching psychedelic medicine and trauma. 
 
In the first half of this extra long episode:
We discuss if there is an appropriate roll for various drugs, including psychedelics and MDMA, in assisting the dying, integrating traumas, and more. We also figure out what a "bad trip" on LSD might be. 
Released:
Oct 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (90)

The Biblical Mind is dedicated to helping its audience understand how the biblical authors thought, promoting Bible fluency through curious, careful reading of Scripture. It is hosted by Dr. Dru Johnson and published by the Center for Hebraic Thought, a hub for research and resources on the intellectual world of the Bible.