The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology

#57: Psychedelics & Microdosing Research - Harriet De Wit, PhD

Oct 27, 2020

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Introduction

2min

The Different Effects of MDMA on Emotions

5min

The History of Psychedelics

4min

The Role of Micro Dosing in Cognitive Function Enhancement

2min

The Importance of Expectations in Psychotherapy

3min

The Effects of LSD on the Brain

2min

The Positive Benefits of Psychedelics

2min

The Future of Psychedelics

2min

The Power of Experience

2min

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The Effects of Psychedelics on Cognitive Function

3min

Dr. Harriet De Wit is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago with a PhD in Experimental Psychology. She has been researching psychoactive drugs for over 40 years.

Dr. De Wit takes a cautious, scientific approach to these potent compounds. She's excited about their transformative power, but not caught up in the hype.

Topics in this episode include MDMA and LSD research, microdosing, potential pitfalls, and the future of psychedelics.

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