If you have questions about microdosing for depression or how to approach psychedelic experiences while on SSRIs, this episode is for you. My guest today is Dr. Erica Zelfand is a licensed family doctor trained in both conventional & natural medicine and takes a holistic approach to treating mental illness, recognizing psychedelic medicines as one tool among many to help support mental wellbeing.
In this episode, we cover:
- What the research says: The science of psychedelics and how they help treat depression
- Microdosing schedule for tapering off SSRIs
- How much to start with when microdosing
- How to taper off SSRIs using psilocybin
- Microdosing for neurodegenerative diseases
- Her take on microdosing as a neurotropic
- The difference between psilocybin and LSD
- Her suggestion around what to microdose with if you're more prone to anxiety
- The difference in side effects between psychedelics and SSRIs
Click here to access the full transcript, all resources mentioned throughout this episode and learn more about Dr. Erica Zelfand.
