My local friend, neuropsychologist Parth Gandhi, PhD, talks about why he’s excited about ketamine-assisted (using psychedelics) psychotherapy–how it works, and why we shouldn’t be afraid of it. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Learn more about Dr. Gandhi and Psychedelic Treatments Get 10% off to attend the Intermountain Psychedelics Symposium. Use code: greensmoothie Get 15% Reduction on Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Packages in the Millcreek office of SCPTR Wellness, mention the podcast. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS WITH DR. PARTH GANDHI: * [04:36] What is a psychedelic, and why should I care? Psychedelics allow for a safe exploration of the mind to promote healing and creativity. * [09:53] Breakthrough Therapies. New therapy options use psychedelics to break barriers of PTSD and other mental illnesses. * [14:34] Which psychedelic is being used currently? Ketamine has multiple uses, from anesthesia to anti-suicide. * [17:51] The science behind the creativity on a psychedelic. Our brains act in a teeter-totter of depression and anxiety. Psychedelics help bring a balance. * [25:33] Psychedelics are meaning-making drugs. Creating a “safety setting” can bring you meaning and heart opening experiences. * [30:58] Psychedelics, politics, and pharmacies. Ketamine has been used frequently, but who will mass produce the other psychedelics when they become available? TRANSCRIPT:
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