Dr. Sara Gottfried, an integrative medicine physician focusing on women's health, and Paul Stamets, a mycologist renowned for his work with medicinal mushrooms, dive into the fascinating world of psychedelics and their potential to heal trauma and depression. They explore neuroplasticity, revealing how psychedelics like ketamine and psilocybin can rewire the brain for better mental health. The conversation highlights the profound impact of holistic approaches and personal narratives, offering hope for those battling mental health challenges.
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Neuroplasticity and Psychedelics
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself, leading to lasting changes in our behavior and cognition.
Psychedelics are powerful tools that can trigger these significant brain changes at a cellular level.
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Brain Optimization
Prioritize sleep, nutrition, and stress management for optimal brain function.
From age 25 onwards, the brain needs strong internal signals, like adrenaline and acetylcholine, to change.
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Leveraging Youthful Plasticity
Learn a second language, a musical instrument and develop good health habits, especially before 25.
The brain is highly plastic during youth, making it easier to acquire these skills.
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Principles of Neural Science
A.J. Hudspeth
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This influential textbook, now in its sixth edition, provides an up-to-date and detailed view of neural science. It covers topics ranging from the molecular and cellular biology of nerve cells, synaptic transmission, and the neural basis of cognition, to sensory perception, movement, and higher-level cognitive processes. The book is divided into nine parts, each addressing different aspects of neural science, including development, learning, memory, language, and diseases of the nervous system. It features over 900 full-color illustrations and contributions from numerous renowned researchers and physicians[2][4][5].
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The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life
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Our brain has the ability to adapt, change, and grow new neurons through a concept known as neuroplasticity.Compounds in psychedelics are finally being recognized as powerful tools to change the wiring of the brain which means we’re not doomed to become a statistic and lose our minds as we get older or carry destructive trauma in our bodies for the rest of our lives.
In this episode, Dr. Hyman speaks with Dr. Andrew Huberman, Dr. Sara Gottfried, and Paul Stamets about what exactly neuroplasticity is and how psychedelics like ketamine and psilocybin may be a helpful treatment for depression, trauma, addiction, and more.
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