Marty McCary is a renowned surgeon and public policy researcher, while Cara Anthony investigates trauma and violence as a reporter, and Rachel Yehuda is a distinguished professor studying intergenerational trauma. They discuss how outdated medical guidelines on peanut allergies led to unintended consequences and highlight the shocking legacy of trauma within communities, particularly among descendants of Holocaust survivors. The conversation dives into the importance of understanding these ripple effects for better health outcomes and emotional healing.

Dr. Rachel Yehuda, expert in trauma and psychedelics, discusses Jewish trauma, ancestral healing, and the future of MDMA therapy. They explore the influence of family, PTSD treatment, intergenerational trauma in Jewish communities, and the transformative power of psychedelics. The conversation connects Passover traditions to healing, resilience, and freedom.

Dr. Charles Raison and Dr. Rachel Yehuda discuss the potential of psilocybin for treating major depressive disorder. They cover the study design, findings, limitations, side effects, and the importance of blinding in psilocybin research. They also explore the sustained gains in mental health seen after psilocybin treatment. The podcast highlights the unique effects of psilocybin and the need for future research on psychedelic therapies for mental health care.