Enhanced Therapy Podcast: Recent Episodes
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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.
Retreat information & registration @ https://trueyou.one
Watch on YouTube @ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBdp_cDwgNx6xrhgaMPJ1t3lejMu2PcxT&si=YOiqRGytOmWymWdS
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.
Retreat information & registration @ https://trueyou.one
Watch on YouTube @ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBdp_cDwgNx6xrhgaMPJ1t3lejMu2PcxT&si=YOiqRGytOmWymWdS
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.
Retreat information & registration @ https://trueyou.one
Watch on YouTube @ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBdp_cDwgNx6xrhgaMPJ1t3lejMu2PcxT&si=YOiqRGytOmWymWdS
In this episode, Dr. Darek Dawda, host of MDMA Therapy Podcast, talks about what makes MDMA Therapy so therapeutically powerful.
Watch on YouTube @ https://youtu.be/9JcI9xkDidQ
True You Retreats – information & registration @ https://trueyou.one
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. This theory has radically changed how many therapists conduct psychotherapy today. It has also changed the way many people think about who we are and how we work, providing a conceptual framework that can greatly accelerate one’s personal journey towards full self-acceptance. This podcast covers many of Dr. Porges central concepts. We also briefly talk about the relationship between Polyvagal Theory and MDMA-Assisted Therapy.
The video available @ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBdp_cDwgNx6veom8_lJ6CbZVP-G1eAUt
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. We also explore the strange turns in recent history, starting with the unfortunate Power Trip Podcast, which itself turned out to be a power trip. Rick also talks about the psychotherapy method used in the FDA research, and shared this article on the topic: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2824481.
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.
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.
In this second part of the MDMA-Assisted Therapy series, Dr. Darek Dawda discusses some key concepts related to the process of integration.
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. Hence, the therapeutic context is key to MDMA’s therapeutic benefit. Gül discusses a host of other ideas essential for understanding MDMA-Assisted Therapy.
Gül is a neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins University. She has published in the most prestigious academic journals, including Neuron, Nature, and Science.
In this introduction to MDMA-Assisted Therapy, Dr. Darek Dawda discusses a few key concepts necessary for the understanding of this novel therapy.
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.
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.
Personal Accounts of the MDMA Experience - PODCAST #11 - Stories from the Psychedelic Science 2023 Conference (Part 1)
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.
Scott Bernstein, a drug policy and human rights lawyer, discusses the January 5, 2022 news-making amendment to Canadian drug laws that has direct implications for access to MDMA Assisted Therapy. Is this big news or not? What does the amendment mean? Who might be eligible for MDMA-Assisted Therapy? Is Canada leading the world? And what is the next step in the process of making MDMA-Assisted Therapy available to Canadians in need?
What a great chat with Dr. Andrea Jungaberle, the co-founder of Berlin's MIND Foundation, one of the largest European psychedelic-assisted therapy thinktanks. With her very thoughtful and cautionary approach, Andrea talks about the ethics of disruptive therapies such as MDMA Therapy, the dangers implicit in forming strong and speedy connections, the special responsibilities of training organizations and therapists in MDMA therapy, the need for constraint and de-acceleration in the field, and issues related to training, regulation, access, and of course the future of life on earth. Andrea also talks about MIND's programming, including their Drug Science Program, reportedly the most comprehensive psychedelic drug science program in the known universe, and of course the spectacular INSIGHT 2021 conference which is just about to begin (September 5-9) and is not to be missed - discounted online tickets @ https://insight-conference.eu/tickets/
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has just launched the world’s first and much anticipated MDMA-Assisted Therapy Training Program.
New York psychologist Ingmar Gorman, one of the principal investigators on FDA approval research for MDMA-Assisted Therapy, discusses recent results from a pivotal study that some argue might revolutionize the future of mental health and well being.
An MDMA Therapy pioneer, a UK psychiatrist Ben Sessa, discusses groundbreaking novel research on MDMA Therapy for Alcohol Abuse.
In this episode, Lori describes how MDMA-Assisted Therapy helped her heal trauma. Lori is awash in gratitude and clarity of rare proportions. This is a powerful personal testimony that is bound to open your heart.
Gül describes recent ground-breaking neuroscientific discoveries that explain how MDMA-Assisted Therapy might heal relationships.
I am thrilled to be launching this podcast, the goal of which is to provide you with high quality educational information related to MDMA-Assisted Therapy, and in a broader sense other Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies, and hopefully have some fun in the process.
Berlin's MIND Foundation is one of Europe's largest psychedelic therapy organizations with global aspirations. MIND has a range of amazing programs for therapists, academics, and anyone else interested in new psychedelic therapies.
That's right, we started a new podcast focussed on MDMA-Assisted Therapy, and in a broader sense on other Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies. The goal of this podcast is to connect you with world's leading experts, provide you with high quality educational information, and hopefully have some fun.