How Psychedelics Rewire Your Brain's "Default Mode Network"

What is actually happening in your brain during a psychedelic experience? This interview is a deep dive into How Psychedelics Rewire Your Brain's "Default Mode Network". Tyler Strause, VP of Product Development at a psychedelic research company, explains the science. Learn how the Default Mode Network—the part of your brain responsible for your sense of self—is quieted by psychedelics, allowing for new neural connections to form . This conversation explores how that biological process can lead to profound emotional breakthroughs and lasting resilience. Check out the company: https://psly.com

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🕒 CHAPTERS

00:00 - The Coming Psychedelic Renaissance

03:42 - A Journey from Caregiver to Psychedelic Researcher

07:10 - How Psychedelics Make Problems Feel "Human-Sized"

10:28 - Why We Should "Metabolize" Trauma, Not Just Integrate It

13:46 - The Ineffable Nature of the Psychedelic Experience

17:06 - Why It's Okay to Be Afraid (And How to Be Brave)

20:24 - A Firsthand Account: The Earth "Breathing"

23:34 - The Critical Choice: "Hold On" or "Let Go"

26:49 - What is the Brain's "Default Mode Network?"

30:06 - How Psychedelics Create New Brain Connections

33:10 - A Sadness That Feels Good, A Joy That Feels Sad

36:27 - The Crucial Difference Between Reacting and Responding

39:44 - How to Act From Your "Highest Self"

42:57 - The Art of "Doing Dangerous Things Carefully"

46:13 - Why We Must Take Informed Risks

49:25 - You Don't Have a Map, You Have a Flashlight

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