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271: Conquering Panic Through Psychedelics with ABC’s Chief National Correspondent, Matt Gutman

Sep 13, 2023
Matt Gutman, ABC's Chief National Correspondent and author of No Time to Panic: How I Curbed My Anxiety and Conquered a Lifetime of Panic Attacks, joins the show to discuss his quest to conquer panic attacks on air and his relief through psychedelics. They explore why panic occurs, fear of social rejection, addiction, trauma, and various self-regulating modalities. Despite the heavy subject matter, this is a fascinating, fun, and lively conversation that everyone can relate to.
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  • Understanding the origins of panic and anxiety and the evolutionary fears of social rejection.
  • Exploring the use of altered states of consciousness, such as breathwork and psychedelics, for healing and personal growth.

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