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Sep 2024
21m 18s

My First Experience with MDMA

The Angry Therapist
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Today, John talks about his first experience using MDMA. He reflects on the emotional and physical effects of it, the highs and lows of his experiences, including the aftermath of using MDMA and the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics. Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic ... Show More
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