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Mar 2025
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MDMA Therapy Without the Drugs? How Vibr...

Dave Asprey
About this episode

                                                                                                                                                                             What do vibrations and the psychedelic experience have in common? 

MDMA therapy is revolutionizing mental health treatment, helping people overcome PTSD, anxiety, and emotional trauma with unprecedented success. But what if you could tap into those same powerful benefits—without taking a single drug? 

It turns out your brain responds to more than just chemistry. Vibration, frequency, and rhythm have been shaping human consciousness for millennia—from ancient chanting rituals to modern neuroscience breakthroughs. Could the right vibrations unlock the same neuroplasticity and healing pathways as psychedelics? 

In this episode, Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Dave Rabin, a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and psychedelic researcher, to explore how vibrations can rewire your brain, enhance neuroplasticity, and even mimic the effects of MDMA therapy. Dr. Rabin’s work led to the creation of Apollo Neuro, a wearable device that taps into your nervous system’s natural ability to regulate stress, boost focus, and accelerate recovery—without pharmaceuticals. 


What You’ll Discover in This Episode: 

• How specific vibrations trigger deep relaxation and neuroplasticity 

• Why MDMA therapy works—and how vibration-based tech can simulate it 

• The surprising science behind music, frequency, and altered states 

• How Apollo Neuro enhances sleep, focus, and emotional resilience 

• The overlooked role of heart rate variability in longevity and health 

• Why stress is the biggest obstacle to healing—and how to override it 

 

**Apollo Neuro | To get an Apollo wearable, go to https://apolloneuro.com/Dave and save 15%** 

 

Resources:  

Dave Asprey’s New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/ 

Apollo Neuro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apolloneuro/?hl=en 

Apollo Neuro Website: https://apolloneuro.com/Dave 

Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com 

Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com 

Dave Asprey’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey 

Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com 

Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com 

Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com 

40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com 



Timestamps: 

00:00 Trailer 

00:40 Intro 

01:18 Exploring Vibration in Biohacking 

02:29 Introduction of Dr. Dave Rabin 

02:53 Understanding Vibration and Its Impact 

04:47 The Apollo Neuro Device 

08:44 Using Apollo for Different States 

11:41 Apollo in Psychedelic Therapy 

24:32 Clinical Trials and Studies on Apollo 

29:32 Heart Rate Variability and Biohacking 

33:02 Revolutionizing Sleep with Apollo 

34:40 Apollo’s Long-Term Effects and Dependency 

37:16 Apollo’s Impact on ADHD and Psychiatric Disorders 

45:22 The Importance of Human Connection and Simple Solutions 

49:56 Longevity, Healthspan, and Future Innovations 

57:23 Final Thoughts and Discount Offer 

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