Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers

Send us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison explore the topic of depression and whether or not psychedelic medicine can help treat it.  They discuss the following topics:(4:20) PTF Podcast Episode on anxiety(4:50) Defining depression. What it is and what it isn't.(7:55) DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder(10:08) Depression manifests in many different ways(10:43) Depression as an "illness" or "brain disease"(14:45) PTF Podcast Episode on personality and psychedelics (16:09) Depression and suicidal ideation (18:08) Biological causes of depression(24:07) Psychological causes of depression (32:12) Psychotherapy for depression(34:14)  Neuromodulation for depression (e.g., TMS)(39:02) ECT for depression (40:53) Ketamine treatment for depression(42:46) Psychedelics will not do the work for you(45:00) Stumbling on Happiness, by Dan Gilbert (48:06) The many sources one can turn to for help(53:35) The qualities to look for in a professional helper Email us questions and feedback at psychfrontiers@novamind.ca Learn more about our podcast at https://www.psychedelictherapyfrontiers.com/Learn more about Novamind at https://www.novamind.ca/Learn more about our podcast at https://numinusnetwork.com/learn/podcast/Learn more about psychedelic therapy training opportunities at https://numinusnetwork.com/training/Learn more about our clinical trials at https://www.numinusnetwork.com/researchLearn more about Numinus at https://numinusnetwork.com/Email us at ptfpodcast@numinus.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevethayer/https://www.instagram.com/innerspacedoctor/https://www.instagram.com/numinushealth/

Send us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison explore whether or not a psychedelic medicine can change your personality.  They discuss the following topics:(2:24) Alter states for altered traits (3:03) Nature vs Nurture (7:00) Difference between personality and temperament (9:00) Jerome Kagan's, PhD, work on the link between temperament and personality development(9:40) Personality theories of the early psychoanalysts, Freud, Jung, and Adler(14:04) "Ego" and how psychedelic medicine can lead to personality changes(18:05) Why personality changes are so difficult (21:20) The concept of "do your own research"(23:55) How your decisions and what you focus on shapes personality development(25:47) Why change can be hard(28:39) Phineas Gage and how brain injury and disease affect personality(33:39) How to we measure personality traits?(35:35) Jordan Peterson's Understand Myself personality test(38:05) "Dandelion" vs "Orchid" children(42:58) How psychedelics are correlated with personality factor changes (51:00) Playing to your strengths rather than trying to be someone you are not(52:00) Quiet, by Susan CainEmail us questions and feedback at psychfrontiers@novamind.ca Learn more about our podcast at https://www.psychedelictherapyfrontiers.com/Learn more about Novamind at https://www.novamind.ca/Learn more about our podcast at https://numinusnetwork.com/learn/podcast/Learn more about psychedelic therapy training opportunities at https://numinusnetwork.com/training/Learn more about our clinical trials at https://www.numinusnetwork.com/researchLearn more about Numinus at https://numinusnetwork.com/Email us at ptfpodcast@numinus.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevethayer/https://www.instagram.com/innerspacedoctor/https://www.instagram.com/numinushealth/

Send us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison explore the current state of modern technology as it interfaces with mental health and mental healthcare. They discuss the following topics:(1:30) Reid's experience with COVID-19(4:09) Genetic testing and Dr. Rhonda Patrick at Found My Fitness (5:48) GenoPalate and DNA Fit genetic reports(6:50) Digital phenotype and the quantified self(8:45) Sleep tracking devices like the Oura Ring(9:02) The Quantified Scientist YouTube channel (10:45) Eight Sleep mattress (12:50) Medium article: In VR, You Can Become Your Own Psychologist(16:15) The effects of embodiment and disembodiment in VR and with psychedelics (18:53) VR exposure therapy treatment for phobias and PTSD(24:36) The healing potential of the psychedelic experience(26:04) Reid's Instagram and Steve's Instagram(26:44) VR psychedelic experience like Tripp VR and Soundself(28:33) Big Tent Ketamine Google Group(29:23) Psychedelics Today blog post: No, VR Will Not Give You a Psychedelic Trip(32:16) Artificial intelligence (AI) therapists and chatbots like Youper and Woebot(38:35) Somryst app for insomnia(39:11) Biofeedback and Neurofeedback treatment for mental health conditions (42:15) The utility of self-help apps for tracking and improving mental health(44:58) AliveCor personal EKG(47:10) Advantages of telehealth (50:18) Virtual reality therapy for refractory auditory verbal hallucinations in schizophrenia: A pilot clinical trial(55:35) Immersive entertainment technology (59:44) Tristan Harris and the Your Undivided Attention podcastEmail us questions and feedback at psychfrontiers@novamind.ca Learn more about our podcast at https://www.psychedelictherapyfrontiers.com/Learn more about Novamind at https://www.novamind.ca/Learn more about our podcast at https://numinusnetwork.com/learn/podcast/Learn more about psychedelic therapy training opportunities at https://numinusnetwork.com/training/Learn more about our clinical trials at https://www.numinusnetwork.com/researchLearn more about Numinus at https://numinusnetwork.com/Email us at ptfpodcast@numinus.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevethayer/https://www.instagram.com/innerspacedoctor/https://www.instagram.com/numinushealth/

Send us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison are joined by Dr. Amy de la Garza. Amy is the Substance Use Disorder Program Director at Novamind and the Medical Director of the Salt Lake City clinic. Amy is a board-certified family practice physician who for the last 10 years has been providing specialized integrative healthcare for behavioral health, substance use, and a variety of other conditions. They discuss the following topics:(2:11) The various terms used for integrative medicine(3:00) What's the difference with integrative medicine? (6:24) Integrative medicine vs system-specific specialization(12:45) Human health from an evolutionary perspective(15:10) Self-compassion in a society that makes it difficult to be healthy(17:10) The need for education and support to help people make better health choices(18:30) The Evolution of Medicine, by James Maskell(18:55) Community medicine and group medical visits (25:18) Integrative/Functional medicine approach to treating depression(29:30) Meeting the client where they are and making small changes to start(34:50) Culinary medicine(37:48) In Defense of Food, by Michael Pollan(38:08) Gut microbiome, fecal transplants, and mental health(40:42) Health obsession, optimization, and orthorexia (43:00) Flexibility approach to nutrition (47:23) Lifestyle medicine(49:18) Integrative medicine is evidence-based(53:35) Acupuncture (01:00:40) The possibilities with integrative plus psychedelic medicine (01:04:57) Active vs passive healing Email us questions and feedback at psychfrontiers@novamind.ca Learn more about our podcast at https://www.psychedelictherapyfrontiers.com/Learn more about Novamind at https://www.novamind.ca/Learn more about our podcast at https://numinusnetwork.com/learn/podcast/Learn more about psychedelic therapy training opportunities at https://numinusnetwork.com/training/Learn more about our clinical trials at https://www.numinusnetwork.com/researchLearn more about Numinus at https://numinusnetwork.com/Email us at ptfpodcast@numinus.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevethayer/https://www.instagram.com/innerspacedoctor/https://www.instagram.com/numinushealth/

Send us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss qualities and skills they think are essential for therapists who provide psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. They cover the following topics:(1:15) Introduction to the topic(3:21) The art and science of psychedelic trip-sitting episode(3:44) The value of the podcast media platform (6:27) Women Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything, by Geneen Roth(7:14) Being present and attentive(10:17) Transference, countertransference, and awareness of your triggers(10:50) Strategic use of silence(12:55) The art and science of psychotherapy(17:07) The importance of doing your own work as a therapist(17:58) Developing Guidelines and Competencies for the Training of Psychedelic Therapists, by Janis Phelps(18:16) Empathetic abiding presence (19:25) Trust enhancement (23:50) Spiritual intelligence (27:15) Knowledge of the physical and psychological affects of psychedelics (31:30) Therapist self-awareness and ethical integrity (34:04) Proficiency in complementary techniques(35:34) The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide, by James Fadiman and infectious energy(39:25) Patience, compassion, and intuition (41:00) The Psychedelic Experience: A Manual Based on The Tibetan Book of the Dead, by Timothy Leary, Ralph Metzner, and Richard AlpertEmail us questions and feedback at psychfrontiers@novamind.ca Learn more about our podcast at https://www.psychedelictherapyfrontiers.com/Learn more about Novamind at https://www.novamind.ca/Learn more about our podcast at https://numinusnetwork.com/learn/podcast/Learn more about psychedelic therapy training opportunities at https://numinusnetwork.com/training/Learn more about our clinical trials at https://www.numinusnetwork.com/researchLearn more about Numinus at https://numinusnetwork.com/Email us at ptfpodcast@numinus.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevethayer/https://www.instagram.com/innerspacedoctor/https://www.instagram.com/numinushealth/

Send us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison give a report on their recent trip to the Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics conference in New York. They discuss the following topics:(1:40) Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics(1:52) MeetDelic conference  (6:00) The diverse ways in which psychedelic medicine is being research and brought to the people(8:33) MAPS Public Benefit Corporation  (10:42) Proposed REMS for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD(16:33) Oregon Psilocybin Services Act ballot measure 109(18:19) The challenges of combing ancient practices with modern medicine and giving credit where credit is due and cultural appropriation (21:40) Enthea non-profit dedicated to proving insurance coverage for psychedelic therapies(23:19) North Star(29:10) Laying the groundwork for the delivery of psychedelic medicine once it's FDA approved (33:14) Gul Dolen's research on "Critical periods" for learning and change opened up by psychedelics  (38:13) Matt Johnson's research grant(38:55) How to Do the Work, by Nicole LePera(40:10) Be cautious about making big changes immediately following a psychedelic experience (42:33) Psychedelics, mindfulness, and contemplative practices episode(44:20) TiHKAL and PiHKAL(46:13) Hamilton Morris and 5MEO-DMT(49:55) Usona Research Institute Email us questions and feedback at psychfrontiers@novamind.ca Learn more about our podcast at https://www.psychedelictherapyfrontiers.com/Learn more about Novamind at https://www.novamind.ca/Learn more about our podcast at https://numinusnetwork.com/learn/podcast/Learn more about psychedelic therapy training opportunities at https://numinusnetwork.com/training/Learn more about our clinical trials at https://www.numinusnetwork.com/researchLearn more about Numinus at https://numinusnetwork.com/Email us at ptfpodcast@numinus.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevethayer/https://www.instagram.com/innerspacedoctor/https://www.instagram.com/numinushealth/

Send us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison are joined by Jeremiah Robison to talk about work-life balance. Jeremiah is the Founder and CEO of Shroom Beach, a psychedelic-inspired clothing company that donates 10% of its profits to fund psychedelic medicine research. They discuss the following topics:(1:40) Introduction to the topic(3:41) Beloved Shirts, Flex Living, and Shroom Beach(7:50) Entrepreneurship and "hustle culture"(11:53) Finding your purpose episode (11:54) Balancing between effort and ease(14:08) The middle way episode(16:38) Attention, intention, action(22:55) How plant medicine has affected Jeremiah's relationships(29:21) Reflections on Alan Watts and Ram Dass and their teachings(36:00) "Clean" vs "dirty" fuel sources for motivationEmail us questions and feedback at psychfrontiers@novamind.ca Learn more about our podcast at https://www.psychedelictherapyfrontiers.com/Learn more about Novamind at https://www.novamind.ca/Learn more about our podcast at https://numinusnetwork.com/learn/podcast/Learn more about psychedelic therapy training opportunities at https://numinusnetwork.com/training/Learn more about our clinical trials at https://www.numinusnetwork.com/researchLearn more about Numinus at https://numinusnetwork.com/Email us at ptfpodcast@numinus.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevethayer/https://www.instagram.com/innerspacedoctor/https://www.instagram.com/numinushealth/

Send us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison explore anxiety. They discuss the following topics:(1:39) Introduction to the topic(3:27) What is an anxiety disorder?(5:45) Distress vs. Eustress (7:10) Functional vs. Dysfunctional procrastination  (8:55) The role of avoidance in perpetuating dysfunctional anxiety(12:56) Anxiety management skills (18:00) Evolutionary perspectives on anxiety (21:43) Cognitive distortions (25:10) Somatic grounding techniques (27:15) Exposure therapy for anxiety(34:27) MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD(36:35) The role of medicines in treating anxiety(42:00) How is psychedelic medicine different than current psych meds?Email us questions and feedback at psychfrontiers@novamind.ca Learn more about our podcast at https://www.psychedelictherapyfrontiers.com/Learn more about Novamind at https://www.novamind.ca/Learn more about our podcast at https://numinusnetwork.com/learn/podcast/Learn more about psychedelic therapy training opportunities at https://numinusnetwork.com/training/Learn more about our clinical trials at https://www.numinusnetwork.com/researchLearn more about Numinus at https://numinusnetwork.com/Email us at ptfpodcast@numinus.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevethayer/https://www.instagram.com/innerspacedoctor/https://www.instagram.com/numinushealth/

Send us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison explore the concept of the "middle way" and the need for balance in an increasingly polarized wold. They discuss the following topics:(1:23) Introduction to the topic(3:03) Egyptian weighing of the heart ceremony and letting go (6:03) Middle way between asceticism and indulgence (8:13) Self-harm  (11:25) Dialectical Behavior Therapy and the middle way (11:58) Taoism and the perils of "do your best" (16:13) What you resist persists (23:20) Aristotle's "golden mean" and the concept of yin/yang (26:20) What does walking the middle way look like practically?  (29:35) Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's concept of Flow (29:48) The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler  (30:53) The middle way is not inaction or passivity  (35:55) Giving others and yourself the benefit of the doubt  (41:00) Qualities of "the sage" (44:13) The beginner's mind Email us questions and feedback at psychfrontiers@novamind.ca Learn more about our podcast at https://www.psychedelictherapyfrontiers.com/Learn more about Novamind at https://www.novamind.ca/Learn more about our podcast at https://numinusnetwork.com/learn/podcast/Learn more about psychedelic therapy training opportunities at https://numinusnetwork.com/training/Learn more about our clinical trials at https://www.numinusnetwork.com/researchLearn more about Numinus at https://numinusnetwork.com/Email us at ptfpodcast@numinus.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevethayer/https://www.instagram.com/innerspacedoctor/https://www.instagram.com/numinushealth/

Send us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison are joined for the second time by Hannah Cross to explore psycho-spiritual emergencies. Hannah is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, reiki master, yoga teacher, and all-around awesome person.  They discuss the following topics:(1:22) Disclaimer about this topic(3:52) Spiritual emergency defined(8:26) A course in miracles (10:46) The healing, expanding potential of a spiritual emergency  (13:26) What does a spiritual emergency feel like? (15:18) Pain in the context of a spiritual emergency  (19:45) Spiritual emergency as a death and rebirth  (21:50) Pema Chodron (24:08) The psychedelic origin of Alcoholics Anonymous  (27:11) How do you navigate a spiritual emergency? (30:58) Mormon Stories Podcast (30:59) Mormon Expression Podcast(37:47) Holotropic breathwork  (42:25) Should we try to evoke spiritual emergencies? (45:23) What's the difference between spiritual emergencies and psychosis?  (48:07) Carl Jung's Red BookEmail us questions and feedback at psychfrontiers@novamind.ca Learn more about our podcast at https://www.psychedelictherapyfrontiers.com/Learn more about Novamind at https://www.novamind.ca/Learn more about our podcast at https://numinusnetwork.com/learn/podcast/Learn more about psychedelic therapy training opportunities at https://numinusnetwork.com/training/Learn more about our clinical trials at https://www.numinusnetwork.com/researchLearn more about Numinus at https://numinusnetwork.com/Email us at ptfpodcast@numinus.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevethayer/https://www.instagram.com/innerspacedoctor/https://www.instagram.com/numinushealth/