Microdosing for Depression, Psychedelics & SSRI's with Dr. Erica Zelfand - 59

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.