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#731: Dr. David Spiegel, Stanford U. — Practical Hypnosis, Meditation vs. Hypnosis, Pain Management Without Drugs, The Neurobiology of Trance, and More

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Psychedelics and Ego Dissolution for Therapeutic Outcomes

Psychedelics such as psilocybin and MDMA have shown promise in therapy by inducing ego dissolution and downregulation of the default mode network, leading to a non-judgmental awareness and the ability to assume new perspectives. This altered state is akin to the detachment experienced by breast cancer patients facing death, allowing them to view their circumstances from a different, more accepting angle. The subjective reports of individuals undergoing psychedelic therapy resemble those who have had positive therapeutic outcomes with other modalities, highlighting the potential for therapeutic benefits through psychedelics despite the contraindications for certain individuals.

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