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Sep 2023
1h 30m

The Power Of Psilocybin To Heal Our Mind...

Dr. Mark Hyman
About this episode
This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Sensate, ButcherBox, and Thrive Market. We’re in the midst of a psychedelic renaissance. Compounds that have long been considered recreational drugs by conventional standards are finally being recognized through science as powerful tools for overcoming hard-to-treat health issues like PTSD, depression, addiction ... Show More
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