Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers

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The psychedelic renaissance is here! Join Dr. Steve Thayer, Dr. Reid Robison, and special guests as they explore the frontiers of psychedelic medicine and what it takes to cultivate a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Our hosts draw from their extensive knowledge and experience with psychedelic therapy research and treatment to discuss the science, practice, and art of psychedelic healing. If you are a helping professional, therapist, clinician, guide, healer, psychedelic enthusiast, or simply curious about mental, physical, and spiritual health, this is the podcast for you!

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What is happiness?

Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers

04/11/23 • 60 min

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On this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison ask the question, “what is happiness?”. They try to define the term, explore ancient wisdom and modern research on happiness, and talk about why the pursuit of happiness kind of defeats the purpose. They also dip into how psychedelic experiences effect happiness, and even reveal some of the details behind their own personal struggles with happiness.
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(1:57) Steve asks Reid if he is happy
(3:26) Is happiness worthy of pursuit?
(5:41) Contentment through yoga
(9:21) Is happiness dopamine?
(14:19) Martin Seligman's PERMA theory
(17:39) Practicing the art of dying
(21:01) Relationships
(26:48) The body
(31:00) A sense of purpose
(34:09) MDMA vs ketamine for trauma work
(40:08) The pursuit of wealth
(44:56) Steve's struggles with depression
(51:11) IFS, parts, and CBT

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Modern technology and mental health

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01/11/22 • 63 min

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison explore the current state of modern technology as it interfaces with mental health and mental healthcare. They discuss the following topics:
(1:30) Reid's experience with COVID-19
(4:09) Genetic testing and Dr. Rhonda Patrick at Found My Fitness
(5:48) GenoPalate and DNA Fit genetic reports
(6:50) Digital phenotype and the quantified self
(8:45) Sleep tracking devices like the Oura Ring
(9:02) The Quantified Scientist YouTube channel
(10:45) Eight Sleep mattress
(12:50) Medium article: In VR, You Can Become Your Own Psychologist
(16:15) The effects of embodiment and disembodiment in VR and with psychedelics
(18:53) VR exposure therapy treatment for phobias and PTSD
(24:36) The healing potential of the psychedelic experience
(26:04) Reid's Instagram and Steve's Instagram
(26:44) VR psychedelic experience like Tripp VR and Soundself
(28:33) Big Tent Ketamine Google Group
(29:23) Psychedelics Today blog post: No, VR Will Not Give You a Psychedelic Trip
(32:16) Artificial intelligence (AI) therapists and chatbots like Youper and Woebot
(38:35) Somryst app for insomnia
(39:11) Biofeedback and Neurofeedback treatment for mental health conditions
(42:15) The utility of self-help apps for tracking and improving mental health
(44:58) AliveCor personal EKG
(47:10) Advantages of telehealth
(50:18) Virtual reality therapy for refractory auditory verbal hallucinations in schizophrenia: A pilot clinical trial
(55:35) Immersive entertainment technology
(59:44) Tristan Harris and the Your Undivided Attention podcast
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How to prepare for a psychedelic journey

Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers

10/25/22 • 45 min

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss how to prepare for a psychedelic journey.
(2:35) Terminology: harm reduction vs. conscious preparation
(4:00) Preparation might be the most overlooked aspect of the psychedelic experience
(4:30) Importance of long-term, intermediate, and short-term prep
(6:45) Physical preparation: contraindications, the potential need to taper off medications, nutrition...
(8:00) Reid’s story of the Buddha doing yoga before starting on his path in order to be able to sit still long enough to actually attain enlightened states
(12:15) What you resist persists—the importance of letting go
(13:30) During the preparation stage, get to know and befriend your fears
(15:27) Recognizing triggers and learn to follow them back to their origins
(17:24) Practice being in the presence of your triggers and sitting with the discomfort
(22:46) Social preparation and sharing the experience (including intention setting) with loved ones
(27:24) We're preparing as we go, we're integrating as we go—punctuated by these little mystical experiences and rituals
(29:17) The story of Leo Zeff (“The Secret Chief”) who was a pioneer of MDMA therapy in the 70s
(32:50) Balancing patience and surrender with curiosity and self-exploration during the trip
(34:20) It’s important to ask yourself why you’re seeking a psychedelic experience and what your motives might be—there can be multiple reasons and that’s okay
(35:07) Intention (a loosely held hope) vs. an expectation
(38:30) Reid’s story of resisting the urge to throw up during an ayahuasca ceremony
(41:45) Prepare spiritually—contemplate your relationship with the Divine (whatever this means to you) before your journey
(43:08) Leading up, really tune into your body, your mind, and your spirit by eliminating things and getting ready to make it a special & sacred experience
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How to make love stay in relationships with Hannah Cross, LCSW

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05/10/22 • 59 min

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison joined by Hannah Cross. Hannah is a regular guest on the show and today we’re doing our 2nd installment in our series on relationships. Hannah is a licensed clinical social worker, expert therapist, reiki master, yoga teacher, ecstatic dance facilitator, and an expert at using psychedelic medicines to enhance the psychotherapy process. In this episode we explore the concept of love and how to make it last in relationships. We hope you find it useful.
(1:52) Hannah introduces herself
(2:41) First PTF podcast episode in the relationships series Sex, Tantra, Psychedelics, and making relationships work
(3:10) How do we make love stay?
(3:16) Still Life with Woodpecker, by Tom Robbins
(4:34) The magic, mystery, and ineffability of love
(7:39) Some definitions of love
(9:41) Could submitting to love be maladaptive?
(12:53) The research on what makes relationships succeed or fail by John and Julie Gottman
(14:52) 4 horsemen of the apocalypse
(17:31) MDMA-assisted therapy for couples
(19:31) Antidotes to the 4 horsemen
(23:02) Cultivate friendships in a romantic partnership
(27:20) The importance of trust in a relationship
(29:26) Commitment in a relationship
(33:23) When to break a commitment
(39:30) Pain is part of love
(42:38) Sue Johnson's marriage therapy
(44:16) Separation makes the heart grow fonder
(44:46) Bittersweet, by Susan Cain
(46:00) The Sea in You, by David Whyte
(50:07) Strategies for making love stay
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Manifesting, the placebo effect, and how beliefs shape your life

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12/20/22 • 50 min

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On this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss the power of belief, the placebo effect, manifesting and the law of attraction, and how these things are relevant for psychedelic-assisted therapy and life.
(0:52) Childhood fears and scary movies
(4:00) The conflict between rational thought and felt sense
(5:08) Why do people believe what they believe?
(7:22) How beliefs are related to mental illness
(9:45) Cognitive biases and the scientific method
(13:45) Evolutionary basis of beliefs
(16:36) The placebo effect
(27:30) Manifesting and the law of attraction
(35:20) Eastern wisdom about our relationship to thoughts and beliefs
(38:11) How beliefs affect psychedelic-assisted therapy
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How to set boundaries for better relationships and better mental health

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11/29/22 • 57 min

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On this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss how to set healthy boundaries so your relationships can be energizing and your mental health can flourish.
(2:00) Boundaries are important in many facets of life
(4:00) Our basic need for belonging
(4:40) Transcend, by Scott Barry Kaufman
(7:21) Don't take on what isn't yours
(10:25) Setting boundaries isn't the same as selfishness
(13:55) Boundaries allow you to be generous
(15:51) The challenges of changing your boundaries
(21:08) Types of boundaries
(22:55) Borderline personality disorder
(24:27) Vulnerability, intimacy, and safety
(30:40) Touch boundaries in psychedelic therapy sessions
(32:38) Cognitive and affective empathy
(33:04) Validate and listen first
(42:25) Setting boundaries around your time
(44:38) Let me Google that for you
(45:00) Integrity boundary check exercise
(47:02) Energies, vibrations, quantum physics, and the nature of consciousness
(53:17) Recommended books: Talking to Crazy, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Children of the Self-Absorbed, Never Split the Difference, Boundaries, No More Mr. Nice Guy, Co-dependent No More.
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Self-care strategies for the psychedelic therapist

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11/22/22 • 43 min

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On this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss self-care strategies for the psychedelic therapist.
(1:30) Self-care vs self-indulgence
(3:02) Why is self-care a necessity for therapists
(6:05) The therapist is an important part of the setting
(8:45) Managing the long sessions typical of psychedelic therapy sessions
(11:40) How much of this work can a therapist handle?
(13:18) Staying attuned when the client is still and quiet
(15:00) Modeling good self-care for clients
(17:45) Logistical support for the psychedelic therapist
(19:19) What Reid and Steve do for self-care
(23:50) Signs that you need to improve self-care
(26:26) PTF episode on burnout
(30:32) Balance between cutting slack and self-discipline
(33:22) How to care for yourself during a long psychedelic session
(35:30) Get supervision
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Music as medicine

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11/15/22 • 56 min

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On this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer, Dr. Reid Robison, and Dr. Joe Flanders discuss the healing power of music. They share their personal journeys with and connections to music, childhood piano lessons, the powerful effect music has on emotion, how they use music in psychedelic therapy, and much, much more.
(1:55) Reid's music journey
(4:00) Steve's music journey
(7:05) Joe's music journey
(10:00) Why we pair music with psychedelic therapy
(13:52) What kind of music pairs well with psychedelic therapy
(16:20) East Forest and Trevor Hall concerts
(18:53) Fitting the music to the particular psychedelic medicine and Joe's interview with Jon Hopkins
(21:35) Wavepaths: music for psychedelic therapy
(28:43) Dose matters
(30:56) Connecting to the musician by feeling their music
(36:16) Bittersweet: How Sorrow And Longing Make Us Whole, by Susan Cain
(43:33) The arc of order and chaos in music and psychedelic therapy
(46:00) Steve's gong encounter
(47:20) How the Beatles were introduced to LSD
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Music for psychedelic therapy with Jon Hopkins

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11/08/22 • 67 min

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers Podcast, Dr. Joe Flanders interviews musician & producer, Jon Hopkins. Jon has been producing music for over 20 years. He's written six studio albums and has produced albums for Coldplay & Brian Eno. His album Singularity received a Grammy nomination for best electronic dance album in 2018. His latest album, Music for Psychedelic Therapy, was written as a soundtrack for ketamine experiences. Joe and Jon discuss Jon's motivation to write the album, as well as his meditation practice, the role of music in psychedelic therapy, and the Ram Dass lecture that formed lyrics to the album’s powerful closing track. Jon also shares how ketamine played a role creating the Music for Psychedelic Therapy album.
(2:50) Jon's process for making the album, Music for Psychedelic Therapy
(7:05) The importance of music in psychedelic therapy
(10:10) How new technologies help artists create immersive music
(12:00) Wavepaths: music for psychedelic therapy
(17:18) What was Jon processing personally while making this album?
(22:40) What is healing about the beauty of being in touch with sadness?
(29:23) Joe's ketamine experience with Jon's album and how Jon used his own ketamine experiences to compose the album
(42:26) The song, Sitting Around the Fire, and using music with lyrics for psychedelic therapy
(52:44) The drawbacks of smartphone use and push notifications
(01:00:00) The music as medicine concert series and how it's different
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Finding your purpose in life

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10/19/21 • 57 min

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss finding purpose, meaning, mental health stigma, and diagnostic labels. They cover the following topics:
(2:44) The pressure to "find your purpose"
(4:39) Perhaps the purpose of life is simply to "live"
(7:51) Living in alignment with your truest self. Know yourself and follow your bliss.
(10:15) Jonathan Fields and the "Sparketype"
(12:40) Simon Sinek's TED talk on the "Start With Why" concept
(14:05) The "negative" parts of your journey might be the most important parts
(15:40) Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl
(16:43) Follow your curiosity as a stepping-stone to following your bliss
(18:57) There is a need for a balance between "doing" and "being"
(20:50) Marcus Aurelius and Stoic philosophy on purpose
(21:43) Waking Up Course by Sam Harris
(24:15) How mindfulness frees you from unnecessary suffering
(25:29) The risks of over-identifying with diagnostic labels
(33:28) The benefits of making a diagnosis
(39:59) Nature AND nurture influences who we become
(45:34) Let go of the parts of you that are not yours
(50:15) Jay Shetty
(51:56) Jim Collins, From Good to Great
(53:25) Ikigai
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