I’ve been tracking Dr. Dan Engle for almost five years. In today’s episode, we finally sit down to delve into his deep knowledge on alternative medicine and incredibly vast experience (350+ journeys!) with ayahuasca and other psychoactive substances.

In particular, this one focuses on therapeutic use of MDMA to treat PTSD, depression, and other serious issues that are on the rise in our society. Dr. Dan is in the know, speaking from incredible experience in both the traditional medical field and in lineage traditions. He even spent a year completely immersed in the jungle, living and learning, as he describes, married to the medicine.

I truly believe that these kinds of treatments, administered by experts, and offered within a support structure to ensure long term efficacy – can save the world. Dr. Engle is on the cutting edge of that global change in consciousness and I’m excited to see what he gets into next.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical recommendation, diagnosis, or treatment. The use of information in this podcast is at one’s own discretion, and is not an endorsement of use given the complexity inherent in these medicines, and the current variable widespread illegality of their usage.

00:06:33 — Transpersonal Psychology to Transformational Medicine

What is integrative psychiatry?
Dr. Engle tells of when he broke his neck
Living and journeying in the jungle for a year
Being a bridge between lineage traditions and modern medicine
Science Delusion by Rupert Sheldrake
Rupert Sheldrake’s banned TEDx talk (2013)
Graham Hancock’s banned TEDx talk (2013)

00:26:32 — Historical Markers in Spirituality & Healing

Rick Strassman’s work with DMT
MAPS studies of MDMA
Iboga addiction recovery
Bill Wilson’s inspiration for AA
Dr. Engle’s experience with iboga and ibogaine

00:51:23 — MDMA as a Treatment for Trauma

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