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Charley Wininger - Listening to Ecstasy: MDMA as the Chemical of Connection

Feb 7, 2021
Psychotherapist Charley Wininger discusses the transformative power of MDMA in relationships, personal growth, and maintaining optimism. He explores the benefits of using MDMA for fostering empathy, connection, and love within relationships, emphasizing preparation, integration, and dosage adjustments for a transformative experience.
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Quick takeaways

  • MDMA can enhance relationships by creating a safe space for deep communication and vulnerability.
  • Safety and set and setting are crucial when using MDMA to explore emotions and strengthen connections in relationships.

Deep dives

MDMA as a Relationship Superglue

Charlie Winninger, a psychotherapist, discusses how MDMA has served as a relationship superglue for him and his partner over the past 20 years. MDMA helps bond couples on a profound and intimate level, strengthening their connection. By creating a safe and open space, MDMA reminds couples of the love and joy that brought them together in the first place. It allows them to drop their defenses, explore vulnerability, and communicate deeply, leading to healing and growth within the relationship.

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