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Conversations with experts in MDMA-Assisted Therapy
In this talk series, psychologist Dr. Darek Dawda describes principles and methods that guide his Urban and Island Retreats. He muses on how to heal and grow, relate to others, and live a good life.
In this talk series, psychologist Dr. Darek Dawda describes principles and methods that guide his Urban and Island Retreats. He muses on how to heal and grow, relate to others, and live a good life.
In this talk series, psychologist Dr. Darek Dawda describes principles and methods that guide his Urban and Island Retreats. He muses on how to heal and grow, relate to others, and live a good life.
Polyvagal Theory, which according to Dr. Porges is not a theory but a description of the nervous system, has revolutionized our view of how humans work, relate, heal, and grow.
Rick Doblin, legendary founder of MAPS, discusses his views on the recent unexpected decision by the FDA to delay the approval of MDMA-Assisted Therapy for broad clinical use. In this interview, Rick clarifies each point raised against MDMA therapy in the recent controversy, then counters and dispels most of the criticism that was raised against the studies.
After several suicide attempts, a US veteran found MDMA Assisted Therapy, which he claims not only saved his life but also cured him of PTSD. Listen to Jonathan’s remarkable story.
Dr. Matthew Baggot (a neuroscientist and expert on both the neurophysiology and phenomenology of MDMA and on the FDA drug approval process) shares a number of very interesting, unique, and nuanced insights about the FDA Expert Panel meeting regarding MDMA-Assisted Therapy.
TheraPsil is a Canadian West Coast non-profit, best known for their pioneering work with Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for end-of-life anxiety, as well as their incredible national advocacy efforts. Recently, TheraPsil added MDMA-Assisted Therapy Training to their roster of offerings. Join us for a conversation with Yasmeen de Rosenroll, TheraPsil’s Director of Training and Operations.
Rachel Nuwer is a science journalist. Her new book "I Feel Love" is to-date the most comprehensive account of the history of MDMA. Rachel paints numerous stories about various colorful people related to the history of MDMA. Her thorough coverage of turning points, issues, and controversies makes this book a must-read for anyone in the field of MDMA-Assisted Therapy and beyond. We talk about the early therapeutic use of MDMA, it's toxicity, risks, safety, and tolerance, the past politicization of science, and of course the Ferry to Sausalito.
Dr. Pamela Kryskow is a powerful force reshaping the Canadian psychedelic scene. In this episode, she talks about various psychedelic initiatives she helped co-create, including a progressive non-profit Roots to Thrive Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, the Psychedelic Association of Canada, the first Canadian post-graduate certificate in psychedelic therapies, and the largest-ever psilocybin microdosing study with over 33,000 participants. Among many other topics, we talk about the great value of group therapy.
In this third part of the MDMA-Assisted Therapy series, Dr. Darek Dawda reviews numerous topics related to safety. He argues that, given the nature of this therapy, extra emphasis on safety is of utmost importance, and that some aspects of safety, such as what happens after the dosing sessions, require much more attention than they have received to date. The importance of extended Informed Consent is emphasized.
Darek Dawda in conversation with Rick Doblin, a legendary visionary who founded MAPS, and who is just about to make one of the most effective known psychotherapies legally available for medical therapeutic use. Rick talks about his journey, the power of MDMA-Assisted Therapy, his thoughts on the future of humankind, and much more.
Gül's work is essential for understanding why MDMA-Assisted Therapy is so capable of helping us learn how to love. In this episode, she explains that the critical window for social bonding can be reopened only if BOTH the drug AND the corrective relational experience are present.
In this 3-episode podcast series, we present numerous personal accounts of experiences with MDMA, both in the recreational and therapeutic context. These interviews were recorded at the historic Psychedelic Science 2023 conference in Denver, the largest gathering to date of people who work on advancing the research, access, and legalization of psychedelic-assisted therapies. The interviews are unedited personal accounts featuring a broad cross-section of people from different walks of life. We want to emphasize that MDMA is currently illegal and that using MDMA carries risks, occasionally serious risks, and so we do not encourage anyone to use MDMA before MDMA-Assisted Therapy becomes legally available. A final note, notice that in my introduction, I accidently call Rick Doblin “Rick Heart.”
In this 3-episode podcast series, we present numerous personal accounts of experiences with MDMA, both in the recreational and therapeutic context. These interviews were recorded at the historic Psychedelic Science 2023 conference in Denver, the largest gathering to date of people who work on advancing the research, access, and legalization of psychedelic-assisted therapies. The interviews are unedited personal accounts featuring a broad cross-section of people from different walks of life. We want to emphasize that MDMA is currently illegal and that using MDMA carries risks, occasionally serious risks, and so we do not encourage anyone to use MDMA before MDMA-Assisted Therapy becomes legally available. A final note, notice that in my introduction, I accidently call Rick Doblin “Rick Heart.”
In this 3-episode podcast series, we present numerous personal accounts of experiences with MDMA, both in the recreational and therapeutic context. These interviews were recorded at the historic Psychedelic Science 2023 conference in Denver, the largest gathering to date of people who work on advancing the research, access, and legalization of psychedelic-assisted therapies. The interviews are unedited personal accounts featuring a broad cross-section of people from different walks of life. We want to emphasize that MDMA is currently illegal and that using MDMA carries risks, occasionally serious risks, and so we do not encourage anyone to use MDMA before MDMA-Assisted Therapy becomes legally available. A final note, notice that in my introduction, I accidently call Rick Doblin “Rick Heart.”
Working within the Harm Reduction approach, Mark Haden (Director of Research @ PsyGen, Professor of Public Health @ UBC, and Former Executive Director of MAPS Canada) discusses his book "Manual for Psychedelic Guides." Mark's insights are also applicable to MDMA-Assisted Therapy and other Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies.
