Lasers, fog machines, silent prayers…and don’t forget the ecstasy! In episode 126 of Overthink, Ellie and David dive into the experience of ecstasy. They look at interpretations of ecstasy in the tradition of mysticism, where ecstasy has been figured as a loss of self. How common are experiences of ecstasy? Are they limited to religious contexts, or are ther ... Show More
Jun 2024
Healing and Transformation with MDMA Therapy
Hey everyone, Dr. Russ here! On this episode of AnxietyRX, we're diving into some cutting-edge therapy – MDMA therapy!
I'll be chatting with Jonathan Robinson, who's had amazing results using it to treat anxiety and past trauma.
We'll talk about how MDMA can open you up to love, ... Show More
55m 28s
Sep 2024
My First Experience with MDMA
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 Fin ... Show More
21m 18s
Nov 2024
The Ecstasy of an Open Brain
<p>As we grow up, there are little windows of time when we can learn very, very fast, and very, very deeply. Scientists call these moments, critical periods. Real, neurological, biological states when our brain can soak up information like a sponge. Then, these windows of learnin ... Show More
36m 11s
Aug 2024
Ecstasy Therapy: Penicillin for the soul
In 1980s Berkeley, an eccentric chemist and his wife, a self-taught therapist, experimented with MDMA. Their work would kickstart a decades-long campaign to mainstream psychedelics as a therapeutic tool — one that’s coming to a head this month, with a decision due from the FDA.
T ... Show More
27m 55s
Aug 29
Will psychedelics revolutionize mental health treatment? | Matthew Johnson, Shayla Love, and Kevin Sabet
<p><strong>The psychedelic revolution</strong></p><p>Will LSD, Psilocybin, MDMA, and Ketamine treatments live up to the hype?</p><p>For decades, psychedelics were derided as dangerous recreational drugs; now many claim they have the potential to revolutionise the treatment of men ... Show More
49m 34s
Apr 2024
102. MDMA and the Octopus with Dr Gül Dölen
<p>In this episode, Prof Neill and Dr Thurgur meet with Dr Gül Dölen, a neuroscientist known for studying social behaviour and psychedelic drugs. Together, they explore the role of critical periods in trauma and mental health; following the potential of Psychedelics in reopening ... Show More
1h 6m
Nov 2024
117. Drugs and Music with Jon Hopkins
<p>In this episode, Prof Neil and Dr Thurgur speak with electronic musician Jon Hopkins. </p><p>Together, they explore the intersection of music, mental health, and psychedelics. Jon shares his personal journey, from his early love of music to his experiments with electronic soun ... Show More
52m 49s
Sep 12
Psychedelics and the structure of reality | Julian Baggini, Eileen Hall, and James Rucker
<p><strong>Truth, delusion and psychedelic reality</strong></p><p>Do psychedelics reveal hidden layers of reality, or are we simply tripping?</p><p>Psychedelics are back in the cultural zeitgeist, this time as a treatment for mental health issues. However, critics argue that psyc ... Show More
46m 51s