E9 - Emeran Mayer, MD: The Power of Psychedelic Therapy and the Mind-Gut Connection

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On this episode, we are joined by renowned Gastroenterologist, Neuroscientist, and Distinguished Research Professor, Emeran A Mayer, as he delves into the fascinating world of psychedelic therapy, the mind-gut connection, and the crucial link between mental and physical health. 

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Mayer presents a balanced and evidence-based exploration of the power and potential of psychedelic therapy, while emphasizing the importance of responsible usage without hyperbole.

Drawing upon his extensive expertise in gastroenterology and neuroscience, Dr. Mayer sheds light on the profound impact that psychedelic substances can have on our mental well-being and the intricate relationship between our brain and gut. 

Whether you are a healthcare professional, researcher, or simply curious about the potential of psychedelic therapy, this discussion with Emeran A Mayer will expand your understanding and inspire further exploration into this evolving field.

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0:00 Intro 

2:38 Discovering The Mind-Gut Connection 

9:53 Finding the Link Between Mental Health and Physical 

16:23 Honoring the Fullness of Who we Are

24:00 Experiencing Synchronicity & Psychedelics

30:04 Dr. Mayer’s First Experience with Ketamine

41:43 Sitting with Psilocybin Mushrooms

45:03 Preventing Hyperbole & Using Responsibly 

51:22 The Mystery of Psychedelics 

56:11 Learn More About Mind-Gut Connection

59:18 Conclusion

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Emeran A Mayer is a Gastroenterologist, Neuroscientist and Distinguished

Research Professor in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of

Medicine at UCLA, the Executive Director of the G. Oppenheimer Center for

Neurobiology of Stress & Resilience and Founding Director of the Goodman

Luskin Microbiome Center at UCLA. He is one of the pioneers and leading

researchers in the bidirectional communication within the brain gut microbiome

system with wide-ranging applications in intestinal and brain disorders. He has

published 415 scientific papers, co edited 3 books and has an h-index of 125. He

published the best selling books The Mind Gut Connection in 2016, the Gut

Immune Connection in June 2021, and the recipe book Interconnected Plates in

2023. He is currently working on a MasterClass and a PBS documentary about

the mind gut immune connection. He is the recipient of numerous awards,

including the 2016 David McLean award from the American Psychosomatic

Society and the 2017 Ismar Boas Medal from the German Society of

Gastroenterology and Metabolic Disease.

Dr. Mayer’s website: https://emeranmayer.com/

Elisa Eppel: https://profiles.ucsf.edu/elissa.epel

Emeran PBS special: https://www.pbs.org/show/the-brain-gut-connection-with-dr-emeran-mayer/

Dr. Mayer’s Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/series/gut-health

John Lilly: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_C._Lilly

Sensory Deprivation Tank: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isolation_tank

Emeran Mayer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emeranmayer

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