The Dr. Hyman Show cover image

The Reemergence Of Psychedelic Medicine For Anxiety, Depression, and End-of-Life Care

The Dr. Hyman Show

00:00

Meditation and Psychedelics: Unveiling Consciousness

This chapter explores the striking similarities in brain activity between experienced meditators and individuals using psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD, focusing on the decreased activity in the default mode network. It discusses the potential of these practices to facilitate ego dissolution, enhance mental health, and break negative thought patterns, thus promoting deep feelings of connection. The speaker shares personal transformative experiences with both meditation and psychedelics, highlighting how they can unlock insights into consciousness and identity.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app