Podcasts about consciousness research

Today on Sense of Soul we have East Forest a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and ceremony guide. He's a pioneer figure in the psychedelic music space, and is now making his mark in the film industry with, Music for Mushrooms. The documentary documents East Forest's personal journey, blending his groundbreaking work in guided psilocybin ceremonies with his deep connection to music. A long-time collaborator of the late Ram Dass, East Forest's work seamlessly integrates shamanistic practices with guided psychedelic experiences. These experiences create safe spaces where participants can confront their pain and fears, rediscover hope, and reconnect with their inner selves. For over 15 years, East Forest (Krishna-Trevor Oswalt) has been a thought leader and a grounded voice in the wellness landscape, guiding listeners through long-form compositions that resonate in diverse settings—from community yoga classes to luxury retreats. As the cultural conversation around psychedelics shifts towards mainstream acceptance, with headlines on decriminalization and groundbreaking studies, East Forest's music has become the go-to soundtrack for this emerging era of exploration and transformation. His multidisciplinary work spans ceremonial concerts, collaborations with Johns Hopkins University's Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research (particularly the neuroaesthetics project), serving as faculty at Esalen, leading meditations, and speaking engagements worldwide. He is also the co-founder of JourneySpace, a platform dedicated to guided psychedelic experiences. As the entertainment industry takes note of the psychedelic renaissance, East Forest's innovative approach to combining music and sound with personal transformation is leading the way. His work offers not only meditations, retreats, and a weekly podcast (Ten Laws w/ East Forest) but also continues to push the boundaries of how art and science can intersect to create profound healing. For more information, please visit www.MusicforMushrooms.com www.eastforest.org Follow his journey on: https://www.instagram.com/eastforest https://www.youtube.com/eastforestmusic Check Out Sense of Soul's NEW 2025 Affiliates on www.senseofsoulpodcast.com look for the Network of Lightworker's!  

What happens when we step outside the boundaries of the physical world?Psychiatrist Bernard Beitman and neuroscientist Marina Weiler dive deep into the mysteries of out-of-body experiences (OBEs), near-death experiences (NDEs), astral encounters, and the possibility of life beyond the body.Pre-order Dr. Beitman's newest book "Life-Changing Synchronicities: A Doctor's Coincidences and Serendipities" at Simon & Schuster, Barnes and Noble, Inner Traditions, Amazon, Books-a-Million, Bookshop.org (May 2025).Marina shares her personal brushes with the paranormal—including poltergeist-like events and vivid dreams of the departed—even though she has never had an OBE herself. Bernard recounts his own surreal journey to the "coincidence control office" during an out-of-body episode. Together, they explore how these extraordinary events can transform our perspectives, reduce fear of death, and inspire profound life changes.Can we meet others—or even non-human entities—while traveling the astral plane? Is consciousness truly separate from the brain? Join this fascinating conversation as science and the mystical collide, and discover how synchronicity, intention, and expanded awareness can reshape our understanding of reality.Marina Weiler is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS), University of Virginia. A trained neuroscientist with expertise in neuroimaging, brain stimulation, and consciousness studies, she investigates experiences that transcend traditional physical explanation. Her research has earned recognition from CAPES (Brazil), the Brazilian Academy of Neurology, the NIH, the Templeton World Charity Foundation, and the Bigelow Institute for Consciousness Research.

In this fascinating second instalment of our "Beyond the Veil" series, we explore the revolutionary idea that your brain might not be creating consciousness but rather filtering it. Discover how the "Reducing Valve Hypothesis" proposed by William James and Aldous Huxley is finding support in modern neuroscience, especially through research using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) that shows inhibiting certain brain regions may enhance psychic abilities.Key TopicsThe origins of the "Reducing Valve Hypothesis" in psychology and philosophyHow neuroplasticity and altered states challenge traditional brain modelsGroundbreaking rTMS research showing enhanced psi abilities when inhibiting specific brain regionsThe science behind why meditation, flow states, and hypnosis may access expanded consciousnessNotable MentionsWilliam James' pioneering theories on consciousness filtrationAldous Huxley's "The Doors of Perception" and consciousness theories2024 Cortex study using rTMS to enhance psi phenomenaConnections to "The Telepathy Tapes" podcast findings on nonverbal autisticsHypnosis research demonstrating suggestion's effect on sensory perceptionComing NextJoin us next time as we explore how epigenetics and environmental influences shape our ability to access spiritual states. Is consciousness inherited or cultivated?Series ContextThis episode builds on our previous discussion exploring genetic links to mediumistic abilities. We recommend listening to Episode 1 in the series- 'Is Spiritual Perception in our DNA?' first for full context.FREE Guide: 20 Client Conversation Starters Guide https://www.integratedwisdom.com.au/20conversationstarters Connect With UsEmail: hello@integratedwisdom.com.auInstagram: @Integrated_Wisdom https://www.instagram.com/integrated_wisdom/Be sure to SHARE this episode to anyone you feel may be interested or benefit from this content.And please don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE to keep up to date with our episodes and give us a RATING below. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Intro and Outro music: Inspiring Morning by PlaysoundDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be treated as psychological treatment or to replace the need for psychological treatment.

In this groundbreaking first episode of our new series "The Science of Spiritual Perception," we explore the fascinating question: Is spiritual perception encoded in our DNA? We dive into a brand-new 2025 study from Brazilian researchers that found nearly 16,000 genetic variants unique to experienced spiritual mediums compared to their non-medium relatives.Episode Highlights:Discover how researchers identified 33 specific genes altered in mediums but completely absent in their non-medium relativesLearn about the surprising connection between spiritual abilities and the immune system, particularly the ZAP-70 pathwayExplore the ancient mystery of the pineal gland (the "third eye") and how genetic mutations in this area appeared in 87% of mediums studiedConsider the revolutionary implications for our understanding of human consciousness - could we be "receivers" rather than "generators" of consciousness?This episode challenges conventional scientific thinking and suggests we may all carry the biological potential to perceive realities beyond the physical world, with some individuals more "genetically tuned" to access these dimensions.Join us next time as we explore the "reducing valve theory" - the idea that our brains might not generate consciousness but actually filter it - and what we might perceive if those filters were removed.I am so excited to announce that my SOLD OUT ‘The Conscious Therapist' course will be running again in May 2025. Register now for our waitlist to be the first to get access to this course and other insiders treats by clicking this link below:https://www.integratedwisdom.com.au/conscioustherapistwaitlistFREE Guide: 20 Client Conversation Starters Guidehttps://www.integratedwisdom.com.au/20conversationstartersBe sure to SHARE this episode to anyone you feel may be interested or benefit from this content.And please don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE to keep up to date with our episodes and give us a RATING below. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️You can now send me your comments or questions, to hello@integratedwisdom.com.au or you can also find me on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/integrated_wisdom/Intro and Outro music: Inspiring Morning by PlaysoundDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be treated as psychological treatment or to replace the need for psychological treatment. 

Psilocybin and other psychedelics are gaining mainstream acceptance for their therapeutic potential in treating mental health conditions such as PTSD, or Cancer related anxiety & depression in one research project from The Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research. With this growing interest comes the need for education and harm reduction around the safe and responsible use of these powerful substances. In this episode JD podcast host & curator Andrew Cox chats with Myles Katz, co-founder of Confluence Retreats - a project under the Hi-U Foundation. In this explorative discussion he shares with Andrew his best practices for psychedelic use & why he chooses psilocybin over other psychedelics. Myles openly shares insights on:How he came to find the personal benefits of psychedelicsThe importance of set and setting when using psychedelicsWhy Psilocybin on Confluence retreats and not other PsychedelicsThe role of integration and community support post-journeyMyths and misconceptions around psychedelic useBuilding a business dedicated to technological innovation, social responsibility, and environmental sustainabilityHis work with a native elder by the name of “Thunder eater”Whether you're brand new to psychedelics or have some experience, this episode offers a wealth of practical wisdom and harm reduction strategies to approach these substances with care and intention.Myles' expertise and compassionate approach provide a vital counterpoint to the romanticized or sensationalized portrayals of psychedelic use often found in popular media. Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of how to minimize risks and maximize the benefits of psychedelic experiences.Show sponsor - Muvitality Medicinal Mushrooms for modern day health and wellness | Mu …Go to muvitality.com and use the code JD10 to receive a 10% discount on your purchase of Mu Functional mushroomsHere are some useful links for this podcastMyles Katz - Founder & Executive Director - Confluence RetreatsConfluence Retreats (@confluenceretreats) - InstagramConfluence Retreats - Nature-immersed Legal Psilocybin Retreats ...Relevant episodesEpisode 74  - David Joseph on mysticism, holotropic breathwork & the Mystery School Hot Springs of Pai, Thailand https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/episode-74-david-joseph-on-mysticism-holotropic-breathwork/id1527374894?i=1000613044616Episode 69 - Dr Judy Blaine on UBUNTU. The psychology of “I am because we are” - https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/episode-69-dr-judy-blaine-on-ubuntu-the-psychology-of/id1527374894?i=1000602930277JOINT DYNAMICS links:Joint Dynamics Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JointDynamicsHongKong/Joint Dynamics Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/jointdynamics/Joint Dynamics Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRQZplKxZMSvtc6LxM5WckwHost - Andrew Cox - https://www.jointdynamics.com.hk/the-team/trainers/andrew-cox

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The Age of Spiritual Machines This is part 3 of a 3 part series with Dr. Adam Safron . If you are a "Huberman" Fan? Are You Curious about Psychedelics? You are Going to LOVE This!!! This enlightening conversation with Dr. Adam Safron, a cognitive scientist and research fellow at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Center for Psychedelics and Consciousness Research. . With expertise in neuroscience, Dr. Safron is pioneering groundbreaking work in developing a unified theory of psychedelics and their intersection with psychiatry, psychology, and AI machine learning. . In this episode of The Dov Baron Show, we delve deep into topics such as Superintelligence, Unlimited Lifespans, and metaphysical machine thinking. Dr. Safron also explores the significance of embracing contradictions, facing the darkness of illusion, and culturally relevant discussions on the use of psychedelics. , Join us on this thought-provoking journey. . Part 3] The Age of Spiritual Machines .

We are excited to announce our guest for Part 2 of our 3-episode series: Dr. Adam Safron, a cognitive scientist and research fellow at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Center for Psychedelics and Consciousness Research. If you are a "Huberman" Fan? Are You Curious about Psychedelics? . Well hold on to you hat this series of The Dov Baron Show is Going to Blow Your Mind!!! . Adam is leading groundbreaking work in developing a unified theory of psychedelics and exploring their intersection with psychiatry, psychology, and AI machine learning. . With expertise in neuroscience of emotions and body cognition, Dr. Safron is on a mission to create a positive vision for humanity through technology, focusing on enhancing compassion and empowerment via advanced artificial intelligence systems. . His efforts aim to alleviate fears of artificial general intelligence and spark a new era of consciousness. Learn more about his work and follow him on his website and social media platforms. . Part 2] Neuropathways and Neuro-Prisons .

A Unified Theory of Psychedelics Are you a "Huberman" Fan? Are You Curious about Psychedelics? . Well hold on to you hat this series of The Dov Baron Show is Going to Blow Your Mind!!! Our guest for this series of 3 episodes is Dr. Adam Safron. He is a cognitive scientist and a research fellow at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Center for Psychedelics and Consciousness Research. Adam is developing a unified theory of psychedelics and exploring the intersection of psychedelics with psychiatry, psychology, and AI machine learning. . Dr. Safron is an expert in the neuroscience of emotions and body cognition. Computational models of consciousness and Agency, AKA: free will. . He is currently attempting to create a broad coalition for helping to provide a genuinely positive vision and goal for humanity that centers on using technology to enhance our capability for both compassion and empowerment through the development of increased advanced and human-like artificial intelligence systems with the ultimate hope of being to create consciousness.  . He is doing all this to make us less fearful of artificial general intelligence.  . Website https://hopkinspsychedelic.org/safron . Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-safron-178250180/ https://twitter.com/adamsafron?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/adam.safron  . Part 1] When Ai Drops a Tab of LSD .

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Mary Cosimano, LMSW, has been with the Department of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research since 2000 when they began research with psilocybin. She is currently a Psychedelic Session Facilitator and has served as Director of Clinical Services and as a research coordinator. She has been involved with all the psilocybin studies and has conducted over 500 study sessions including Club Drug studies with Salvia Divinorum and Dextromethorphan. Mary has trained postdoctoral fellows, faculty, clinicians, and research assistants as guides and taught individual and group meditation to breast cancer patients in a Johns Hopkins research study. She completed MAPS MDMA therapy training program. She is a teacher and mentor at California Institute to Integral Studies for their Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research (CPTR) certificate program and conducts training for therapists in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Mary is a Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration Coach and leads a Death Awareness/Death and Psychedelics Workshop. In 2003 she started a meditation group for employees in her department. She also has 15 years of experience with direct patient care as a hospice volunteer.

How psychedelics work, explained by Johns Hopkins professor Matthew Johnson. Humans have been consuming psychedelic substances for millennia, but only in the past century have we made significant progress in understanding how they affect the brain and our psychology. We have learned, for example, that psychedelic drugs like psilocybin, LSD, and DMT cause psychedelic experiences primarily by affecting a particular type of serotonin receptor, while other drugs like ketamine and PCP primarily affect the glutamate system. But there remain open questions about how these biological effects contribute to profound psychological changes in people who take psychedelics. One answer seems to center on how the drugs spark communication between different brain regions. What's more, psychedelics seem to encourage greater neuroplasticity, meaning the brain becomes primed to learn new things in the wake of a psychedelic experience. Check out this Big Think interview with Matthew Johnson, a professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University who explains how psychedelics work, and what researchers hope to uncover about the substances in the future. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Matthew Johnson: Matthew W. Johnson, Ph.D., is The Susan Hill Ward Endowed Professor of Psychedelics and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins. Working with psychedelics since 2004, he is one of the world's most widely published experts on psychedelics. He has published research on psychedelics and mystical experience, personality change, tobacco smoking cessation, cancer distress treatment, and depression treatment. In 2021 he received as principal investigator the first grant in 50 years from the US government for a treatment study with a classic psychedelic, specifically psilocybin in treatment of tobacco addiction. He is also known for his expertise in behavioral economics, addiction, sexual risk behavior, and research with a wide variety of drug classes. He's been Interviewed by Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, NPR, Fox News, Fox Business News, BBC and in Michael Pollan's book How to Change Your Mind. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Big Think | Smarter Faster™ ► Big Think The leading source of expert-driven, educational content. With thousands of videos, featuring experts ranging from Bill Clinton to Bill Nye, Big Think helps you get smarter, faster by exploring the big ideas and core skills that define knowledge in the 21st century. Go Deeper with Big Think: ►Become a Big Think Member Get exclusive access to full interviews, early access to new releases, Big Think merch and more ►Get Big Think+ for Business Guide, inspire and accelerate leaders at all levels of your company with the biggest minds in business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Humans have long encountered experiences that challenge their rational ideas about the world. Encounters with angels, demons, fairies, gnomes, or other spirits have been the standards of folklore since time immemorial. We agree with Jung that these revelations are scientifically valuable, though best explored though any lens but materialism; i.e. physics. When we learn about common bizarre experiences, we learn about ourselves. Author Ogi Ogas joins us again, alongside Qualia Research Institute's Andrés Gómez Emilsson, to discuss close encounters with the modern version of those elusive, yet timeless, entities. We begin with the phenomenological approaches to studying consciousness. We then compare both guest's experience with non-human minds. Tell us your thoughts in the comments!!! Sign up for our Patreon and get episodes early + join our weekly Patron Chat https://bit.ly/3lcAasB (00:00) Go! (00:05:33) Daniel Dennett (00:07:09) Armchair science? (00:11:10) Philosophical zombie (00:15:30) Consciousness science driven by AI dream? (00:21:27) Dualism: activity vs. actors (00:29:54) Mathematical objects vs. physical bodies (00:37:37) Patterns of what? (00:44:44 All in your head? (00:47:43) Where in the head, exactly? (00:52:21) Any scientific theory of consciousness must... (01:03:33) Boundaries are the mind's machinery (01:17:32) Godlike entities, Laplace's daemon, all-powerful AI (01:19:10) Intex entities & Failsafe Supreme (01:21:53) Ground rules for studying entity encounters (01:25:35) Semantic v. phenomenal content of experience (01:30:11) More about the need for multiplicity of conscious experiences (01:39:14) Eternal recurrence (01:44:23) Recording, observation, attention (01:50:44) Entities as civilizations (02:06:06) Good v. evil civilizations? (02:17:43) Left and right handed minds (02:30:01) Fighting for strength, wisdom embodied (02:41:18) Entity personalities (02:47:14) Closing thoughts #sciencepodcast, #ConsciousnessExploration, #FolklorePhenomena, #SpiritEncounters, #JungianPerspectives, #NonHumanIntelligence, #MetaphysicalInquiry, #ParanormalPodcast, #MysticalEncounters, #PsychonautAdventures, #TranspersonalPsychology, #AnomaliesResearch, #BeyondMaterialism, #QuantumConsciousness, #SpiritualJourney, #PhenomenologyOfMind, #PsychedelicExploration, #SupernaturalEncounters, #MetaphysicalPodcast, #CosmicConsciousness, #AncestralWisdom, #InterdimensionalEncounters Check our short-films channel, @DemystifySci: https://www.youtube.com/c/DemystifyingScience AND our material science investigations of atomics, @MaterialAtomics https://www.youtube.com/@MaterialAtomics Join our mailing list https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S PODCAST INFO: Anastasia completed her PhD studying bioelectricity at Columbia University. When not talking to brilliant people or making movies, she spends her time painting, reading, and guiding backcountry excursions. Shilo also did his PhD at Columbia studying the elastic properties of molecular water. When he's not in the film studio, he's exploring sound in music. They are both freelance professors at various universities. - Blog: http://DemystifySci.com/blog - RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rss - Donate: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaD - Swag: https://bit.ly/2PXdC2y SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySci MUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671

In this episode, Joe and Kyle interview William Richards, STM, Ph.D.: senior advisor at Sunstone Therapies, psychologist at the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, contributor to Vital, and author of Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics & Religious Experiences. He talks about the first time he experienced psilocybin in a research study in 1963, his early studies on the psychology of religion, working with Abraham Maslow, how he became one of the early psychedelic therapists, and what it was like for all of that to disappear when Nixon came into office and shut everything down. He discusses his move into psychedelics and end-of-life care after seeing patients' fear of death completely disappear, and contemplates whether psychedelics could help people prepare for death – how would we live if we no longer feared death? He also discusses: How the integration of psychedelics into palliative care should be a huge step in cultural acceptance How psychedelics could be used for education and boosting creativity, problem solving, and even new perspectives on history and classic works The study of comparative religion and the potential for psychedelics to find the connections and commonality between seemingly disparate religions The impact of psychedelic experiences on the perception of the sacred How fascinating it is that the same substance, dose, and set and setting can create such incredibly different experiences and more! For links, head to the show notes page. 

@WCSU is back! Paul is joined by Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu from the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research to preview the keynote address for this year's Western Research Day on May 3, 2024

Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join us for a unique conversation with one of our Shamanic Reiki Practitioner Graduates as we discuss sacred medicine ceremonies and how they can be powerfully combined with Shamanic Reiki. Our guest shares:The history of psilocybin The research suggesting promising results for psilocybin in mental health issuesHow psilocybin can compliment one's healing journey and expedite The preparations, intentions, possible dosages, for spiritual ceremoniesThe much needed integration work post-experience Why each person needs to be seen as unique for their experienceThe importance of having an experienced guideHow Shamanic Reiki ties inAnd so much more!Here are the links to the discussed researched from John Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research by Dr. Richards and well as the research currently being done at Yale School of Medicine.So if you're ready, grab your tea or coffee and join us for this week's episode!Ready to retreat with ReikiCafe? Click here to learn more: https://www.reikicafeuni.com/soulrisingretreat/ReikiCafe University Links:Website- ReikiCafe UniversityFacebook Page: ReikiCafe University | FacebookFacebook Group: ReikiCafe Community | FacebookInstagram: Christine Renee (@reikicafeuniversity) • Instagram photos and videosYoutube: ReikiCafe University - YouTubeBook a session with Isabel: https://calendly.com/into-the-deep/scheduleBook a FREE 15 minute connect call with Izzy: https://calendly.com/reikicafe/connect Book a session with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/90-minutes-intensiveBook a FREE 10 minute connect call with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/10-minutes-power-call

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: AE Studio @ SXSW: We need more AI consciousness research (and further resources), published by AE Studio on March 27, 2024 on LessWrong. Quick update from AE Studio: last week, Judd (AE's CEO) hosted a panel at SXSW with Anil Seth, Allison Duettmann, and Michael Graziano, entitled "The Path to Conscious AI" (discussion summary here[1]). We're also making available an unedited Otter transcript/recording for those who might want to read along or increase the speed of the playback. Why AI consciousness research seems critical to us With the release of each new frontier model seems to follow a cascade of questions probing whether or not the model is conscious in training and/or deployment. We suspect that these questions will only grow in number and volume as these models exhibit increasingly sophisticated cognition. If consciousness is indeed sufficient for moral patienthood, then the stakes seem remarkably high from a utilitarian perspective that we do not commit the Type II error of behaving as if these and future systems are not conscious in a world where they are in fact conscious. Because the ground truth here (i.e., how consciousness works mechanistically) is still poorly understood, it is extremely challenging to reliably estimate the probability that we are in any of the four quadrants above - which seems to us like a very alarming status quo. Different people have different default intuitions about this question, but the stakes here seem too high for default intuitions to be governing our collective behavior. In an ideal world, we'd have understood far more about consciousness and human cognition before getting near AGI. For this reason, we suspect that there is likely substantial work that ought to be done at a smaller scale first to better understand consciousness and its implications for alignment. Doing this work now seems far preferable to a counterfactual world where we build frontier models that end up being conscious while we still lack a reasonable model for the correlates or implications of building sentient AI systems. Accordingly, we are genuinely excited about rollouts of consciousness evals at large labs, though the earlier caveat still applies: our currently-limited understanding of how consciousness actually works may engender a (potentially dangerous) false sense of confidence in these metrics. Additionally, we believe testing and developing an empirical model of consciousness will enable us to better understand humans, our values, and any future conscious models. We also suspect that consciousness may be an essential cognitive component of human prosociality and may have additional broader implications for solutions to alignment. To this end, we are currently collaborating with panelist Michael Graziano in pursuing a more mechanistic model of consciousness by operationalizing attention schema theory. Ultimately, we believe that immediately devoting time, resources, and attention towards better understanding the computational underpinnings of consciousness may be one of the most important neglected approaches that can be pursued in the short term. Better models of consciousness could likely (1) cause us to dramatically reconsider how we interact with and deploy our current AI systems, and (2) yield insights related to prosociality/human values that lead to promising novel alignment directions. Resources related to AI consciousness Of course, this is but a small part of a larger, accelerating conversation that has been ongoing on LW and the EAF for some time. We thought it might be useful to aggregate some of the articles we've been reading here, including panelists Michael Graziano's book, " Rethinking Consciousness" (and article, Without Consciousness, AIs Will Be Sociopaths) as well as Anil Seth's book, " Being You". There's also Propositions...

Zenka Caro joins me on the show from Sedona to talk about her research as the founder of LightNet. LightNet is a collective think tank centered around consciousness. Her research includes ET contact, spoon bending, Lucid dreaming and more. We have a fun and informative conversation. Her website is http://www.Lightnet.org.  --------------------------------------------- My New Angel Connection Class is coning April 13, 20 and 27th 2024. Sign Up on my Website http://www.NancyYearout.com   I will be Speaking in Florida March 16th and 17th at the New Life Expo 2024' I will Speaking about Connection with the Divine, angels and the earth energies. Come and See me in Florida! I will be doing angel Readings all weekend http://www.newlifeexpo.com  

The real risks of psychedelics, explained by Johns Hopkins professor Dr. Matthew Johnson. A pattern emerges when you compare the harmfulness of different types of psychoactive drugs: alcohol and hard drugs like heroin and crack cocaine rank as the most harmful, while psychedelic substances like psilocybin and LSD score as the least harmful. It's perhaps not too surprising. After all, psychedelic substances are generally non-toxic and medically safe to consume. The drugs do not come with the same kind of overdose risks that substances like alcohol and heroin do. Still, psychedelics can have profound effects on the psyche. Bad trips are a real phenomenon. But bad trips are sometimes the result of an interplay between the drugs and the user's environment. As explained by Dr. Matthew W. Johnson, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins, the conditions under which someone experiences psychedelics can significantly influence the trip — for the worse or the better. About Matthew Johnson: Matthew W. Johnson, Ph.D., is The Susan Hill Ward Endowed Professor of Psychedelics and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins. Working with psychedelics since 2004, he is one of the world's most widely published experts on psychedelics. He has published research on psychedelics and mystical experience, personality change, tobacco smoking cessation, cancer distress treatment, and depression treatment. In 2021 he received as principal investigator the first grant in 50 years from the US government for a treatment study with a classic psychedelic, specifically psilocybin in treatment of tobacco addiction. He is also known for his expertise in behavioral economics, addiction, sexual risk behavior, and research with a wide variety of drug classes. He's been Interviewed by Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, NPR, Fox News, Fox Business News, BBC and in Michael Pollan's book How to Change Your Mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can psychedelics solve the ‘hard problem' of consciousness? Johns Hopkins professor Matthew Johnson explains. It seems safe to say that you have subjective experiences of what it's like to exist. But things get complicated when you try to prove that phenomenal experiences, or qualia, extend to every human being that you see around you. And things get even more complicated when you try to scientifically explain how the physical matter in your brain gives rise to consciousness, and why such experiences exist in the first place. This is known as the hard problem of consciousness. It has yet to be solved. Could the mind-altering power of psychedelics offer a solution to this longstanding problem? Dr. Matthew W. Johnson is leaving open the possibility. As a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Johnson is one of the world's most published scientists when it comes to the effects of psychedelics on the human brain. In this Big Think interview, Dr. Johnson explains why we should be both open and careful about the prospect of psychedelics helping us crack the hard problem of consciousness, which remains one of the world's most puzzling questions. 0:00 Defining consciousness 0:47 The ‘hard problem' of consciousness 1:44 Psychedelics & consciousness About Matthew Johnson: Matthew W. Johnson, Ph.D., is The Susan Hill Ward Endowed Professor of Psychedelics and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins. Working with psychedelics since 2004, he is one of the world's most widely published experts on psychedelics. He has published research on psychedelics and mystical experience, personality change, tobacco smoking cessation, cancer distress treatment, and depression treatment. In 2021 he received as principal investigator the first grant in 50 years from the US government for a treatment study with a classic psychedelic, specifically psilocybin in treatment of tobacco addiction. He is also known for his expertise in behavioral economics, addiction, sexual risk behavior, and research with a wide variety of drug classes. He's been Interviewed by Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, NPR, Fox News, Fox Business News, BBC and in Michael Pollan's book How to Change Your Mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How a ‘heroic dose' of psychedelics can be therapeutic, explained by a Johns Hopkins professor. Psychedelic research is enjoying a renaissance. Recent studies have shown that psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin seem to be a safe and effective method for treating conditions like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. And unlike common antidepressants, some people report long-lasting improvements in their mental health conditions after taking just one dose of psychedelics. What makes these substances so unique and powerful? That's one of the driving questions behind the research of Matthew W. Johnson, who has conducted numerous studies on the nature of addiction, psychedelics, and other psychoactive substances. Chapters: 0:00 Effing up the ineffable 1:56 Pioneers of psychedelic therapy 2:35 Psychedelics go underground 3:26 The psychedelic renaissance 4:50 Taking a ‘heroic dose' at Johns Hopkins 8:44 The challenges of psychedelic therapy 9:46 The mental health revolution --------------------------------------------------------------------- About Matthew Johnson: Matthew W. Johnson, Ph.D., is The Susan Hill Ward Endowed Professor of Psychedelics and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins. Working with psychedelics since 2004, he is one of the world's most widely published experts on psychedelics. He has published research on psychedelics and mystical experience, personality change, tobacco smoking cessation, cancer distress treatment, and depression treatment. In 2021 he received as principal investigator the first grant in 50 years from the US government for a treatment study with a classic psychedelic, specifically psilocybin in treatment of tobacco addiction. He is also known for his expertise in behavioral economics, addiction, sexual risk behavior, and research with a wide variety of drug classes. He's been Interviewed by Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, NPR, Fox News, Fox Business News, BBC and in Michael Pollan's book How to Change Your Mind. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigthink/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I think philanthropy's role oftentimes is to come in and be the innovator,” says Dr. Bennett Nemser who is in a good position to do that as chief program officer at the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation managing its health portfolios. Perhaps the best example of this is its involvement in psychedelic research where the Foundation is one of the largest private funders in the country including being a major backer of the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins Medicine. While he is excited about the progress being made in that space, Nemser says the Foundation is intent on ensuring equitable access to any new therapies that emerge, one of the organization's chief overall aims. “We need to get the price point down so that we can make sure we have access to a lot more people that can benefit from this.” As Nemser tells Raise the Line host Shiv Gaglani, the Foundation is seeking to have similar impact in other critical areas. “We've provided over a billion dollars in charitable support to underserved communities, children's health and education, the arts, Lyme and tick-borne disease, psychedelics, veterans services and sustainability.” Don't miss this expansive look at philanthropy's change-making potential.Mentioned in this episode: https://www.steveandalex.org/

SummaryIn this conversation, Tom Campbell discusses the importance of developing the intuitive side of consciousness. He explains that intelligence agencies are interested in consciousness because it processes information in a different way than the intellectual side. Campbell emphasizes the need to develop the intuitive side through trial and error and explains that it can be just as reliable, if not more so, than the logical side. He also discusses the use of binaural beats as a tool to develop intuition and shares his experiences with accessing databases of information. Campbell emphasizes the importance of staying engaged with life and not relying solely on intuitive abilities. He also discusses the challenges of confirming the effectiveness of intuitive work and the different levels of reality experienced in out-of-body experiences. In this conversation, Thomas Campbell discusses the importance of moving from individual to systemic change, emphasizing the need to address the whole social system rather than just focusing on individual bad actors. He also highlights the irrelevance of debates about the shape of the Earth, stating that what truly matters is personal growth and the development of love and caring. Campbell cautions against getting caught up in fear-based conspiracy theories, emphasizing the need to overcome fear and anger to create a gentler and kinder world. He also explores the power of intuition and consciousness and explains how the negative side of power is ultimately self-destructive.TakeawaysIntelligence agencies are interested in consciousness because it processes information in a different way than the intellectual side. Developing the intuitive side of consciousness is important and can be just as reliable, if not more so, than the logical side. Binaural beats can be used as a tool to develop intuition, but it is important to eventually outgrow them and rely on one's own abilities. Accessing databases of information through intuition can provide insights and help make better choices. It is important to stay engaged with life and not rely solely on intuitive abilities. Confirming the effectiveness of intuitive work can be challenging, but evidential experiences and feedback can help build confidence. Addressing the whole social system is more effective than focusing on individual bad actors. Debates about the shape of the Earth are irrelevant compared to personal growth and the development of love and caring. Fear-based conspiracy theories contribute to fear and anger, which hinder positive change. Overcoming fear and anger is essential for creating a gentler and kinder world. The power of intuition and consciousness can lead to better decision-making and understanding of the future. The negative side of power is ultimately self-destructive.

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What do you think about psychedelics? Does your mind wander to late-60's Beatles tunes? What colors do you see? Have you heard about their therapeutic uses in medicine? Seems like hippy-dippy fringe medicine stuff, right? We're talking magic mushrooms, LSD, and ketamine (among other substances) here! Can you guess which academic research institution has the most robust psychedelic research department in the US? It's the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research! A recent (11/16/23) Johns Hopkins Congressional Briefing, titled “What's Next for Psychedelics” featured a panel of experts discussing psychedelics in medicine, and Your Doctor Friends think the future looks PROMISING! Their discussion centered on the potential cost-saving benefits of utilization of psychedelics in treatment of a variety of conditions, including addiction, anxiety, depression (including that associated with Alzheimer's disease), eating disorders, OCD, and post-treatment Lyme disease. Are you ready to break on through to the other side and talk medicinal psychedelics with us?? Also, we end with a little dessert from Jeremy highlighting recent data recommending the benefits of routing iron level screening, given new data on the high prevalence of iron deficiency, and why you might want to bring it up to your healthcare provider! Resources for today's episode include: The Johns Hopkins Congressional Briefing Series page, with link to the 43-minute panel presentation titled "What's Next For Psychedelics". A New York Times article about Johns Hopkins psychiatrist Dr. Roland Griffiths, titled "A Psychedelics Pioneer Takes the Ultimate Trip". The FDA Draft Guidance document titled "Psychedelic Drugs: Considerations for Clinical Investigations. Guidance for Industry." A Johns Hopkins Magazine article titled "Preparing for a new era of psychedelic treatment". A New York Times article titled "More Than a Third of Women Under 50 are Iron-Deficient". For more episodes, limited edition merch, or to become a Friend of Your Doctor Friends (and more), follow this link! This includes the famous "Advice from the last generation of doctors that inhaled lead" shirt :) Also, CHECK OUT AMAZING HEALTH PODCASTS on The Health Podcast Network   Find us at: Website: yourdoctorfriendspodcast.com  Email: yourdoctorfriendspodcast@gmail.com  Connect with us: @your_doctor_friends (IG) Send/DM us a voice memo/question and we might play it on the show! @yourdoctorfriendspodcast1013 (YouTube) @JeremyAllandMD (IG, FB, Twitter) @JuliaBrueneMD (IG) @HealthPodNet (IG)

At Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Katherine MacLean conducted legal clinical trials of psilocybin.  She was a lead researcher and session guide on the first study to test the combined effects of high-dose psilocybin, daily meditation training and integration support. Her research on meditation and psilocybin indicates that these practices can promote positive and lasting changes in concentration, emotion regulation, openness, well-being, and prosocial traits.Check out her new Book! - https://www.myvermontbookstore.com/book/9798986532479_______________________________________________NEW ALBUM OUT NOW! - "Music For The Deck of the Titanic" - LISTEN / BUYUPCOMING LIVE - http://eastforest.org/ticketsNov 7 - Los Angeles, CA w/Marieme!Dec 15-18 - Esalen Institute, CAFeb 4-10 - Ceremony Retreat at Reunion, Costa RicaPATREON / GIFT - Please support the show by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon.  Monthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. COMMUNITY - join at EastForest.orgMUSIC by East Forest: Spotify / AppleMEDITATIONS by East Forest on Spotify & AppleSHOP: http://eastforest.storeConnect with the Forest - Mothership: http://eastforest.orgIG:  @eastforest | FB/TT/YT:  @eastforestmusic

In this episode Dr. Dave Rabin had the privilege of speaking with the late Dr. Roland Griffiths, a renowned figure in the field of psychedelic science and medicine. Dr. Griffiths, who passed away on October 16, 2023, was a pioneer in the study of consciousness and the therapeutic potential of psychedelic medicines. Dr. Griffiths was the Director of the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, shares his journey into the field, driven by his interest in meditation and altered states of consciousness. His groundbreaking research on psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, is discussed, highlighting the profound effects it induces, including mystical experiences and psychological insights. Dr. Griffiths underscores the need for further research into the variations among different strains of psilocybin mushrooms and the future of psychedelic therapy, which may involve novel compounds and therapeutic approaches. This episode provides valuable insights into the potential of psilocybin mushrooms for depression treatment and the ongoing advancements in psychedelic medicine.Web: https://hopkinspsychedelic.org/griffithsTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrDavidRabinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidrabinWeb: https://www.drdave.io/

Greetings, Humans! In this episode, Fabian will teach us about the history and practice of Remote Viewing, which is the psychic ability to perceive events, sites, or information from a great distance.During the 1970s, both the U.S. and Soviet governments conducted psychic research in the attempt to spy on one another. The U.S. based experiments were conducted by the Stanford Research Institute (SRI) under codename "The Stargate Project". Advanced remote viewing techniques were developed, practiced, and taught by skilled psychics Ingo Swann and Joseph McMoneagle. Today, many civilian groups continue this research into the nature of conscious psi perception, including our very own Fabian Rush with his project F.A.R.V. (Future Applications for Remote Viewing).Sources:SecureTeam-10: UFO mystery channel where Fabian learned about RemoteViewing (RV):https://www.youtube.com/@secureteam10Basic Explanation of RV:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remote_viewingA Much Better Explanation of RV - by Daz Smith:https://www.remoteviewed.com/The Stargate Project:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stargate_ProjectIngo Swann:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingo_SwannJoseph McMoneagle:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_McMoneagleFuture Applications for Remote Viewing (FARV):https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectFARVInexplicable / FARV YouTube videos for this episode:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZNRYYKpn9ubIE714-CbSnAThanks for listening, humans! Join us next episode for another inexplicable tale.Is there an extraterrestrial, paranormal, or mysterious story that you would like us to discuss on the show? Drop us an email and let us know. We'd love to hear from you: contact@theinexplicablepodcast.comFollow us on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinexplicablepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinexplicablepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinexplicablepodcastCheck out our website: https://www.theinexplicablepodcast.com/AI Disclaimer: This is an AI free podcast. We do not use AI to write any of our content.

The Crucial Role of Psychedelic Therapy Guides - Mary Cosimano, Former Director of Guide and Facilitator Services at The Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness ResearchAll of the promising research into the potential benefits of psychedelics in mental health treatment depends on having skilled professionals who can create a therapeutic alliance with participants and guide the sessions in which the compounds are administered. We could not have a betterRaise the Line guest for understanding this role than Mary Cosimano, LMSW, former director of Guide and Facilitator Services at the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelics & Consciousness Research. Since the genesis of psychedelic research there two decades ago, she has conducted over 500 sessions herself as well as serving as a research coordinator.  In this fascinating conversation with host Shiv Gaglani, Cosimano discusses how she prepares for and processes the often-taxing sessions, the common themes that emerge from participants, and what qualities effective guides need to have. On that point, she thinks the role needs to be open to chaplains, nurses, hospice care workers, and others with the right combination of experience and personal qualities, not just to licensed medical personnel.  “What's as important is who they are, what they've done in their life and career, how much work have they done on themselves, do you feel comfortable with them?” This is a fascinating look into the heart of psychedelic-assisted therapy and the meaningful experiences participants can have when they are in the right hands.   Mentioned in this episode: https://hopkinspsychedelic.org/

Natalie Gukasyan, M.D., psychiatrist and Medical Director at Johns Hopkins University Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research in Baltimore, MD, presents a lecture on "Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Overview of Treatment Model and Current Evidence for Efficacy."

Tim Ferriss is an author, investor, and founder of Saisei Foundation. In conversation with Matthew Monahan. Watch this episode on video: https://youtu.be/0UuoU6TFguU Watch a preview: https://youtu.be/1ewifgx29JE Saisei Foundation: https://saiseifoundation.org/ The Tim Ferriss Show: https://tim.blog/podcast/ THE REGENERATION WILL BE FUNDED Ma Earth Website: https://maearth.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maearthmedia Community Discord: https://maearth.com/community Podcast Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/theregeneration/feed.xml EPISODE RESOURCES Donors Choose: https://www.donorschoose.org/ Quest Bridge: https://www.questbridge.org/ Zero Gravity book: https://www.amazon.com/Zero-Gravity-High-Tech-Start-Up-Breakout/dp/B002XWUPGW/ref=sr_1_1 The Power Law book: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Law-Venture-Capital-Disruption/dp/0241356520 More Money Than God book: https://www.amazon.com/More-Money-Than-God-Relations/dp/0143119419 Dr Roland Griffiths article in New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/04/03/magazine/roland-griffiths-interview.html John Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research: https://hopkinspsychedelic.org/ Psychedelics-related posts on Tim's blog: https://tim.blog/category/psychedelics/ María Sabina: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/María_Sabina R Gordon Wasson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R._Gordon_Wasson Smoking Cessation research by Matt Johnson at John Hopkins: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/articles/johns-hopkins-receives-grant-for-psilocybin-research-in-smoking-cessation Beckley Foundation: https://www.beckleyfoundation.org/ RiverStyx Foundation: https://www.riverstyxfoundation.org/ MAPS: https://maps.org/ Usona Institute: https://www.usonainstitute.org/ Heffter Research Institute: https://www.heffter.org/ Pass the Pufferfish: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/dolphins-seem-to-use-toxic-pufferfish-to-get-high-180948219/ Stanislav Grof: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanislav_Grof Words That Work: https://www.amazon.com/Words-That-Work-What-People/dp/1401309291 Edmund Hillary Fellowship: https://www.ehf.org/ Waking Up by Sam Harris: https://www.wakingup.com/ Awareness book: https://www.amazon.com/Awareness-Opportunities-Reality-Anthony-Paperback/dp/B00ZT18PNO/ref=sr_1_1 Spark book: https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Revolutionary-Science-Exercise-Brain/dp/0316113514 Tim's Twitter (mention #NZ for New Zealand related): https://twitter.com/tferriss RELATED SEASON 1 INTERVIEWS Erin Matariki Carr (RIVER): https://youtu.be/VbAAM40gRjs SOCIAL Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/maearth X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/maearthmedia Lenstube: https://lenstube.xyz/channel/maearth.lens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maearthmedia/ Mirror: https://mirror.xyz/maearth.eth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maearth/ Lenster: https://lenster.xyz/u/maearth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maearthcommunity TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maearthmedia

Discover how Nate Zeleznick (Founder of the White Dove Method and previous Co-Founder of Vibravision®) realized he needed to "go deep" with his team members in order to lead effectively, why he claims that breathing properly directly impacts performance, and when he learned to delegate (14 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS® PODCAST GUEST: Nate Zeleznick. Nate Zeleznick is the Founder of the White Dove Method and Co-founder of Merpati Putih USA (MP USA), Inc. and Vibravision®.  Nate's companies have been featured in award-winning documentaries such as SUPERHUMAN: The Invisible Made Visible, and the abilities the White Dove Method develops have been validated by numerous professionals in the fields of Medicine, Naturopathy, Optometry, Military, Physics, Quantum Physics, Neuroscience, Consciousness Research, the Blind Community, and many more for being able to teach everyday people to unlock their dormant higher abilities in a reliable way. Passed down by the Kings of Java, Indonesia, for over five centuries, the White Dove Method is the most advanced Lifeforce (Chi) development and perception system on the planet.   Over the past 20+ years, he has undergone life-and-death trials, mastered the energetic and martial arts, and co-founded the only U.S. schools allowed to train these capabilities. Nate's mission is to guide millions to achieve SUPERHUMAN breakthroughs and live the longest, healthiest, most empowered, and consciously aware lives possible. For more information about Nate and the White Dove Method; https://whitedovemethod.com/masterclass57624130 CEO Blindspots® podcast host: Birgit Kamps. Birgit's professional experience includes starting and selling an “Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private Company” and a “Best Company to Work for in Texas”, and serving as a Board Member with various companies. She is able to help investors and executives quickly discover blind spots holding their organization back, and accelerate leadership effectiveness. In addition, Birgit is the host of the CEO Blindspots® Podcast which was recognized by Spotify for having the “biggest listener growth” in the USA by 733%; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ceoblindspots.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To ask questions about this or one of the 200+ other CEO Blindspots® Podcast episodes, send an email to⁠ ⁠birgit@ceoblindspots.com⁠⁠

In this episode, Kyle interviews The Susan Hill Ward Endowed Professor of Psychedelics and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins, and renowned researcher of nearly 20 years: Matthew W. Johnson, Ph.D. Recorded in-person at MAPS' Psychedelic Science after running an 8-hour workshop on psychedelic therapy for addiction treatment, Johnson was still happy to sit down with PT to explore a wide range of topics: the under-researched concept of integration; how to best take advantage of optimal neuroplastic windows; why psycholytic therapy used to be more common; how our current protocols and research models are largely arbitrary; and his hopes for new, experimental, and flexible models of psychedelic therapy. He also discusses his ongoing smoking cessation studies; the Oregon model (are we doing therapy or not?); misrepresentation in psychedelic therapy and knowing your lane; and the role of music in psychedelics: why shouldn't people pick the music they know will give them goosebumps? Click here to head to the show notes page.

Can mind-altering drugs make you feel better? Many people are wondering. The Minnesota Department of Health started the Psychedelic Medicine Task Force out of the most recent legislative session to look into how hallucinogenic drugs, commonly known as MDMA, magic mushrooms and LSD, are talked about in legislative legal, medical and policy decisions. Other states, including Texas, Massachusetts and New York have even created centers to look at how mind-altering drugs, under controlled settings, can affect mental health and substance use disorders. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with guests who have studied the use of psychedelics.Listeners also called to ask questions to the experts about psychedelics and they shared their own experiences using drugs like magic mushrooms, LSD or MDMA and their mental health.Guests Sandeep Nayak is an assistant professor and a medical doctor. He works at the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelics & Consciousness Research.Quyen Ngo is the executive director of Hazelden Betty Ford's Butler Center for Research.Ranji Varghese is chief medical officer at Institute for Integrative Therapies in Eden Prairie. He's also on the Minnesota task force for psychedelic medicine.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts,Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.   

What exactly is psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy? And could it change the entire field of psychiatry? In today's episode, hear about the remarkable research in psilocybin (mushrooms), with potential for powerful relief from depression, addiction, and end-of-life despair.Join Jennifer Reid, MD as she interviews Dr. Bit Yaden, MD,  assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and research scientist at the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research. We discuss:1) The current state of research in psychedelics: separating the hype from the data2) The nuts and bolts of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy with psilocybin: how is it done?3) Who may benefit from psychedelics?4) What does Dr. Yaden think about psychedelics at a population level?References from Episode:Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research hopkinspsychedelic.orgJohns Hopkins Psychedelic Research TimelineBook: The Varieties of Spiritual Experience: 21st Century Research and Perspectives by Dr. David Yaden and Dr. Andrew Newberg______________________Seeking a mental health provider? Try Psychology TodayNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255SAMHSA's National Helpline - 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Dial 988 for Mental Health EmergencyThank you to Brendan Callahan for the original music featured on the podcast.Disclaimer:The information and other content provided on this podcast or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only.If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this website, blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services (911) immediately. You can also access the National Suicide Help Line at 1-800-273-8255The Reflective DocWebsite - Instagram - Facebook - Linked In - Twitter - Think Like a Shrink Blog on Psychology Today

Lauren Going joins the show to talk about ketamine assisted therapy, psychedelic therapies, and how you can combine psychedelics with a variety of different therapies to help with depression, anxiety, with even end of life circumstances. Lauren discusses what happens physiologically in the brain when you do psilocybin and psychedelic assisted type therapies, and how this can be the missing piece to let people get to the next stage of their mental health journey. Lauren also covers the science backed research of these therapy modalities, including MDMA, and how these therapies could be the future of mental health work.    On today's podcast, you will learn: How psychedelic treatments are used to address many mental health disorders. The way psychedelics help to process trauma and traumatic memories. The 3 phases of psychedelic assisted therapies and how they contribute to healing. Ketamine and MDMA assisted therapies and how they work. What's happening on a neurological level when doing psychedelic assisted therapy. The future of the psychedelic assisted therapy industry.   Lauren Going's Bio: Lauren Going, LCSW-C is a leading educator in the field of psychedelic assisted therapy and founder of Inner Path Wellness, Baltimore's first psychedelic assisted therapy center. She began her work in psychedelic therapy assisting with some of the major studies at Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research conducted by Dr. Roland Griffiths, Dr. Bill Richards, Mary Cosimano.  She trained in Psilocybin therapy under Dr. Brian Richards at the Aquilino Cancer Institute - featured in the Netflix series “How to Change Your Mind”, trained in MDMA therapy with Dr. Rick Doblin at MAPS - Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies, and trained in Ketamine Assisted Therapies at PRATI - The Psychedelic Research and Training Institute.  Lauren is a trauma specialist trained in Internal Family Systems, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and several somatic therapies. She has studied with Richard Schwartz, Bessel Van der Kolk, Dan Siegel, Laurel Parnell among others.   Lauren has been on faculty with organizations such as the Bodywise Institute and the DMV Ketamine Training Center.  Lauren can be found https://innerpathbaltimore.com/   ✨SUBSCRIBE✨ http://bit.ly/38pyo1U

A review of current literature around magic mushrooms for nicotine and alcohol dependency, end of life therapy, and more. Notes: Per Christopher Toney, a reminder that psilocybin dosing is based on dry weight of the whole mushrooms, for those curious about how dosing is calculated. How well does this approximate actual psilocybin content? This will be a good future topic for discussion. References: Link to FDA's Considerations for Clinical Investigations of Psychedelic Drugs (Accessed 11 July 2023): https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/psychedelic-drugs-considerations-clinical-investigations.   Bogenschutz MP, et al. Percentage of heavy drinking days following psilocybin assisted psychotherapy vs placebo in the treatment of patients with alcohol use disorder: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Psychiatry. 2022; 79(10): 953-962 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2795625 Carhart-Harris R, et al. Trial of psilocybin versus escitalopram for depression. New England Journal of Medicine. 2021: 384: 1402-1411. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa2032994 Ebbesen-Jensen M, et al. Psilocybin assisted therapy for reducing alcohol intake in patients with alcohol use disorder: protocol for a randomized, double blinded, placebo controlled 12 week clinical trial (the QUANTUM trip trial). BMJ Open. 2022; 12(10). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9577917/ Ercolano, A. (2023) Johns Hopkins Center for psychedelic and Consciousness Research, Johns Hopkins Medicine. Available at: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/research/psychedelics-research.html Fauber J and Fiore K. Slippery slope: Fen-Phen users recall a “miracle” turned nightmare. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/Med Page Today. 19 April 2015. https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/slipperyslope/51044 Goodwin GM, et al. Single dose psilocybin for treatment for a treatment resistant episode of major depression. New England Journal of Medicine. 2022; 387(18). https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMoa2206443?articleTools=true Griffiths RR, et al. Psilocybin produces substantial and sustained decreases in depression and anxiety in patients with life-threatening cancer: a randomized double blind trial. Journal of Psychopharmacology. 2016; 30(2): 1181-1197 Grob CS, et al. Pilot study of psilocybin for anxiety in patients with advanced stage cancer. JAMA Psychiatry. 2011; 68(1): 71-78. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/210962 Kenney A. What to know about Colorado's psychedelic law. Colorado Public Radio. 21 June 2023. https://www.cpr.org/2023/06/21/colorado-psychedelic-law-for-psilocybin-mushrooms/ Rosenbaum D, et al. Psychedelics for existential distress in palliative and cancer care. Current Oncology. 2019; 26(4): 225-226. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6726261/ Ross S, et al. Acute and sustained reductions in loss of meaning and suicidal ideation following psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for psychiatric and existential distress in life threatening cancer. ACS Pharmacology and Translational Science. 2021; 4(2): 553-562. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33860185/ Rotz VR, et al. Single dose psilocybin assisted therapy in major depressive disorder: a placebo controlled, randomized double blind trial. The Lancet. 2023;56: 101809. https://www.thelancet.com/action/showPdf?pii=S2589-5370%2822%2900538-7   To read about “Mad Honey” that we referenced towards the end of the podcast: see here: https://bigthink.com/health/mad-honey/#:~:text=But%20what%20really%20distinguishes%20mad,%2C%20in%20rare%20cases%2C%20death.

In this episode, David interviews Frederick Barrett, Ph.D.: cognitive neuroscientist, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and now, Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research. With today's news, Barrett officially takes over for the legendary Roland Griffiths, who has been in the role since the Center's launch in 2019, and who will continue on as a member of the leadership team while dealing with the Stage 4 cancer diagnosis he has been remarkably candid about in recent interviews.  Dr. Barrett has been conducting research at Johns Hopkins for a decade, authoring or co-authoring some of the first studies on psilocybin's enduring effects, and receiving the first federally funded human psychedelic research grant from the NIH since the 70s. He discusses the work and importance of Roland Griffiths; the history of the Center and current research he's most excited about; the mystery of consciousness; and the power and sacredness of music: how we all use music to regulate our emotions, and how he wants to explore the brain mechanisms behind that connection. www.psychedelicstoday.com

Interview begins @ 3:30 In Episode 97 of The Sacred Speaks, Mary Cosimano begins with the question, "What is suffering?". Renowned for her heart-led approach, Mary aims to connect those she works with to their heart centers, facilitating a deeper understanding of their own experiences. Throughout our discussion, Mary shares her personal encounters with suffering, particularly as a professional in her scientific network and system. She highlights the constraints and limitations inherent within her field's foundational principles, which often hinder expansive thinking and inspiration. Mary also talks about her journey joining the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, shedding light on what prepared her for becoming a part of this vibrant community. We further examine the foundation of the psilocybin therapy process at Hopkins, including dosage, preparation, and procedural aspects. Mary emphasizes the importance of setting genuine intentions when individuals choose psychedelics as part of their healing journey. Since its inception, Hopkins has been at the forefront of psychedelic therapies, collaborating closely with the FDA to explore the efficacy of these natural compounds in contexts such as palliative care, treatment-resistant depression, eating disorders, and trauma healing. In this illuminating dialogue, Mary discloses the remarkable benefits of psilocybin interventions, including a notable depression study where subjects witnessed a 50% reduction in treatment-resistant depression symptoms. Our conversation broadens to encompass themes of love, safety, fear, laughter, play, and joy as potent forces for healing and transformation. We conclude with thought-provoking insights into forgiveness and death, rounding off a deeply profound exploration of human suffering and healing. Bio: Mary Cosimano, LMSW, has been with the Department of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research since 2000 when they began research with psilocybin. She is currently a Psychedelic Session Facilitator and has served as Director of Clinical Services and as a research coordinator. She has been involved with all the psilocybin studies and has conducted over 500 study sessions including Club Drug studies with Salvia Divinorum and Dextromethorphan. Mary has trained post doctorate fellows, faculty, clinicians, and research assistants as guides and taught individual and group meditation to breast cancer patients in a Johns Hopkins research study. She is a teacher and mentor at California Institute to Integral Studies for their Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research (CPTR) certificate program and conducts trainings for therapists in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. In 2003 she started a meditation group for employees in her department. She also has 15 years of experience with direct patient care as a hospice volunteer. https://hopkinspsychedelic.org https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/research/psychedelics-research.html Website for The Sacred Speaks: http://www.thesacredspeaks.com WATCH: YouTube for The Sacred Speaks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOAuksnpfht1udHWUVEO7Rg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesacredspeaks/ @thesacredspeaks Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesacredspeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesacredspeaks/ Brought to you by: https://www.thecenterforhas.com Theme music provided by: http://www.modernnationsmusic.com

Really, no Really's most controversial episode yet! Microdosing! Millions of people, including your mee-maw and pee-paw, your 2nd cousin Leonard and your best friend's dry cleaner are all ingesting small amounts of psychedelic mushrooms, LSD, and other hallucinogenic substances without any involvement by a physician. Proponents claim it reduces anxiety and depression, enhances mood and boosts creativity and productivity. Really, no really? Jason and Peter were determined to find out if these anecdotal claims were supported by any actual, scientific evidence. They contacted Professor Frederick Barrett, Ph.D. a cognitive neuroscientist based in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Associate Director at the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research figuring that if anyone knows the hard science behind microdosing, it should be him. Jason, Peter and Dr. Barrett discussed: The safety of street purchased hallucinogenic substances. Macro-dosing research and its effect on depression, addictive behaviors and other medicinal applications and the possibility it could help after only one treatment. Jason & Peter's home brewed placebo. The secret history of one of the most effective medications in history: Obecalp. The genesis of the “S” in Johns Hopkins University. Why psychedelic research in the 1950's came to a screeching halt. What exactly is a Ayahuasca retreat and is it safe? How does a doctor find himself studying substances typically associated with the Grateful Dead and Phish concerts? Peter's terrible coping mechanisms when he feels depressed. All psychedelic information is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice under any circumstance.   Follow Dr Barrett on Twitter: @FredBarrettPhD You can follow us: Online: www.ReallyNoReally.com Instagram @reallynoreallypodcast YouTube: @reallynoreallypodcast TikTok @reallynoreallypodcast Facebook @reallynoreallypodcast Twitter @reallynoreally_ Watch full episodes on YouTube www.youtube.com/@reallynoreallypodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Mushroom Hour Podcast we are blessed to speak with Manoj Doss. Manoj is a cognitive neuropsychopharmacologist at the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins University. His research is at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychopharmacology with focuses on episodic memory and hallucinogenic drugs. Manoj utilizes complex cognitive paradigms, brain imaging, and computational modelling to explore what makes psychedelics unique compared to other classes of psychoactive drugs, both in terms of basic drug effects and mechanisms for treating clinical populations. Although Manoj is optimistic that psychedelics will soon have a place in psychiatry, he remains cautious of exaggerated claims and negligence to potential downsides, something he terms 'psychedelic myopia'.    TOPICS COVERED:   Cognitive Neuroscience & Neuropsychopharmacology   Psychedelic Neuroscience   Types of Memory - Episodic, Semantic, Procedural   Parts of the Brain - Hippocampus, Neocortex   Recollection vs Familiarity   Psychedelics Impacting Memory through Familiarity   Is Memory Stored in Parts of the Body Other than the Brain?   How Do We Make False Memories?   Debunking the “Default Mode Network” Narrative   Psychedelic Science and Incorporating Existing Scientific Disciplines   Showing Psychedelics are Actually Useful in Treating Any Disorders   Commentary on Structuring Psychedelic Research   Future of Psychedelic Therapy as Adjunct to Existing Therapies?   Tempering Conclusions and Expectations from Psychedelic Research   EPISODE RESOURCES:   Manoj Doss Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManojDoss   Manoj Doss Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Manoj-Doss   Manoj Doss @ Johns Hopkins: https://hopkinspsychedelic.org/doss   John O'Keefe Nobel Prize work on Hippocampal place cells: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-04913-9   Doss et al paper on reward dynamics: http://dml.ucdavis.edu/uploads/6/1/9/7/61974117/gruber_ritchey_wang_doss_ranganath_2016.pdf   Default Mode Network Hypothesis: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2014.00020/full   PiHKAL: A Chemical Love Story by Alexander Shulgin: https://www.amazon.com/Pihkal-Chemical-Story-Alexander-Shulgin/dp/0963009605   Janice Chen paper on shared experience: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=mOwF8UEAAAAJ&citation_for_view=mOwF8UEAAAAJ:M05iB0D1s5AC   Marc Berman paper on benefits of interacting with nature: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2008.02225.x   

Dr. Matthew W. Johnson, Ph.D. joins Jillian this week. He's the Susan Hill Ward Endowed Professor of Psychedelics and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins and the world's most widely published expert on psychedelics. His research in the clinical use of psychedelics has helped people transform their lives. From quitting smoking to cancer distress treatment, management of anxiety, depression and more - psychedelics may change the future of psychology and behavioral science as we know it. First, we take a deep dive into the historical and cultural components of drugs like peyote, mescaline, ayahuasca, psylocibin, LSD, morning glory, and more. Then, Dr. Johnson explains how these drugs affect the brain and, subsequently, how they work to help us heal psychological trauma, overcome addiction, and find peace. Plus, listener questions for Dr. Johnson on everything from micro dosing to LSD for chronic pain management. This show will blow your mind! Find out how psychedelics might help you. Guest Links:Twitter: @Drug_ResearcherLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-w-johnson-a400562/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drug_researcher/Website: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/profiles/details/matthew-johnsonFor 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyJillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Dr. Roland Griffiths, Director of the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, to talk about the history of psychedelic drugs, how caffeine is one of the most-used addictive drugs in the world, how "psilocybin" research started and how it is conducted,  the amazing results of psychedelic use in patients, how psychedelics can help with depression and addiction, what happens in the brain during a psychedelic experience, the differences between MDMA or psilocybin or ketamine, the current state of addiction in America, groundbreaking cancer patient study using psychedelics as therapeutics, how Griffiths' personal experience of a terminal cancer diagnosis has changed his own perspective, appreciating life and practicing gratitude, the questions about end of life, how we can make the most of our lives, the nature of consciousness, and more.Support Roland and his work: https://griffithsfund.orgFollow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Today we welcome Roland Griffiths and David Yaden. Dr. Roland Griffiths is a professor of neuroscience, psychiatry, and behavioral science, and director of the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He has authored over 400 scientific publications and has trained more than 60 postdoctoral research fellows. His initial 2006 publication on psilocybin is often attributed as the catalyst for the re-initiation of psychedelic research after decades of halted drug research.Dr. David Yaden is an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine working in The Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research. His research focus is on transformative experiences that can result in long-term changes and how they temporarily alter consciousness and self. His work has been covered by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, and NPR.In this episode, I talk to Roland Griffiths and David Yaden about the latest research on psychedelics. They answer some of my burning questions such as: What are the common characteristics of a mystical experience? Are hallucinations necessary for a transformative experience? How do psychedelics affect our brain? We also touch on the topics of mindfulness, religion, mental illness, and creativity as they share about the latest developments in the field. Website: griffithsfund.orgTwitter: @ExistWell Topics02:36 Roland's background in psychopharmacology 09:44 Roland's meditation practice13:57 David's mystical experience18:35 Roland's mystical experience22:02 Common characteristics of mystical experiences27:48 Transformative experience or mental illness?39:15 Was Timothy Leary right about psychedelics?46:05 The future of psychedelic research 48:39 The neuroscience of psychedelics53:14 Creativity and therapeutic use of psychedelics56:33 Are hallucinations needed for transformation?1:02:50 Roland's cancer diagnosis1:13:41 The Griffiths Professorship Fund

Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show. This is a very meaningful episode to me. It is probably the most significant interview that I've recorded in the last year, and it is with one of my favorite people and one of my favorite scientists in the world: Roland Griffiths, PhD. Roland has recently been diagnosed with what is very likely terminal stage-four cancer. If you've ever found yourself inspired by someone who walks the walk, this episode is worth listening to. In facing mortality and potentially facing death, what Roland has done and is doing, the perspective he is finding, and the tools he is using, are nothing short of awe inspiring. His example is beyond words, and I wanted to share that with all of you. I hope you find it as deeply enriching and valuable as I did. It is a very tender conversation at points, a very funny conversation, and in many ways, a very profound conversation.To learn more about Roland's very ambitious project to establish a world-class psychedelic research program—in perpetuity—to advance human flourishing and well-being, please visit GriffithsFund.org.Currently, Roland has received pledges totaling about $14M. This means that he is $6M short of the $20M target, sufficient to support the full research program. To donate, please visit GriffithsFund.org and click “Donate.”For more information about establishing a major gift, please contact Mike DeVito, the Senior Associate Director of Development at mdevito1@jhmi.edu or call him at (443) 278-3174. Donors who contribute $1000 or more and who do not choose to remain anonymous will be acknowledged on the website.Here is Roland's bio:Roland Griffiths, PhD, is a Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at Johns Hopkins University, and founding Director of the Johns Hopkins Center on Psychedelic and Consciousness Research. His principal research focus in both clinical and preclinical laboratories has been on the behavioral and subjective effects of mood-altering drugs.His research has been largely supported by grants from the National Institute on Health, and he is author of over 400 scientific publications. He has been a consultant to the National Institutes of Health, the World Health Organization, and numerous pharmaceutical companies. Roland has conducted extensive research with sedative-hypnotics, caffeine, and novel mood-altering drugs.In 1994 Roland started a regular meditation practice that made him curious about certain altered states of consciousness that prompted him in 1999 to initiate the first study in decades to rigorously evaluate the effects of a high dose of a classic psychedelic drug (psilocybin) in healthy psychedelic-naïve participants. Subsequent studies with psilocybin have been conducted in healthy volunteers, in beginning and long-term meditators, and in religious leaders. Therapeutic studies with psilocybin include treatment of psychological distress in cancer patients, cigarette smoking addiction, major depression, anorexia nervosa, and Alzheimer's Disease. Other studies have examined non-psychedelic drugs that produce altered states of consciousness having similarities to psilocybin. Brain imaging studies have examined pharmacological and neural mechanisms of action of psilocybin.Roland's research group has also conducted a series of survey studies characterizing various naturally-occurring and psychedelic-occasioned transformative experiences including: mystical-type experiences, psychologically challenging experiences, near-death experiences (NDEs), Entity and God-encounter experiences, and experiences to which reduced anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders are attributed.Please enjoy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Yaden - Self-Transcendence, Psychedelics, and Behavior Change | Brought to you by Zocdoc. Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/passionstruck and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. --►Purchase David's book The Varieties of Spiritual Experiences: 21st Century Research and Perspectives with Oxford University Press: https://amzn.to/3n3BXkN  David B. Yaden, Ph.D. obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania and is currently an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His work in The Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research focuses on the psychology, neuroscience, and psychopharmacology of so-called spiritual, self-transcendent, and other positively transformative experiences. His scientific and scholarly work has been covered by outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR. --► Get the full show notes here: https://passionstruck.com/ --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank You Zocdoc for Sponsoring. This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Zocdoc which is the start of a better health care journey for you. Find and book top-rated local doctors, on-demand. Visit them in their offices, or video chat with them from home. Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/passionstruck. Download the Zocdoc app for FREE and start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Thank you for listening to this podcast. I hope you keep up with the weekly videos I post on the YouTube channel, subscribe to, and share your learnings with those who need to hear them. Your comments are my oxygen, so please take a second and say 'Hey' ;). What I discuss with David Yaden In this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast David Yaden joins us to discuss self-transcendence and the varieties of spiritual experiences. Specifically, he is interested in understanding how these kinds of altered states of consciousness can result in long-term changes to well-being, mental health, and prosocial behavior - while also studying their risks. 0:00 Announcements 2:12 Introducing David Yaden 4:33 The self-transcendent experience that changed his life 8:16 The overview effect 10:21 Understanding altered states of consciousness 11:53 Research on peak and mystical-type experiences 14:53 The influence of Andrew Newberg, Marty Seligman, and Roland Griffiths 21:27  Using fMRI to understand self-transcendent experiences 24:17 How meditation vs psychedelic self-transcendent experiences differ 26:31 Wow do you map the self-transcendent mind? 30:50 How can we make time malleable? 36:33 The Johns Hopkins Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit 41:00 Why the Dali Lama is interested in neuroscience research  47:10 David discusses his new book The Varieties of Spiritual Experiences 50:25 Why Sigmund Freud was wrong and William James was correct 55:30 How 30% of people feel a sense of calling to their work 59:35 Wrap-Up and Synthesis Where you can find David Yaden: * Website: https://hopkinspsychedelic.org/yaden * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbyaden/ * Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExistWell * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbyaden/ Links from the show * * Yaden, D. B., J. Haidt, R. W. Hood, D. R. Vago, and A. B. Newberg (2017). "The Varieties of Self-Transcendent Experience." Review of General Psychology 21(2): 143-160. 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