The Huberman Lab Podcast discusses neuroscience: how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health. We also discuss existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. His laboratory studies neural regeneration, neuroplasticity, and brain states such as stress, focus, fear, and optimal performance. For more than 20 years, Dr. Huberman has consistently published original research findings and review articles in top-level peer-reviewed journals, including Nature, Science, Cell, Neuron, and Current Biology. He is a regular member of several National Institutes of Health review panels and a Fellow of the McKnight Foundation and the Pew Charitable Trusts. Dr. Huberman regularly consults for technology development companies, professional athletic organizations, and various units of U.S. and Canadian Special Operations.
Essentials: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Matthew Johnson, PhD, a senior researcher for the Center of Excellence for Psilocybin Research and Treatment at Sheppard Pratt’s Institute for Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics.
We explore the science and therapeutic potential of psychedelic medicine, including psilocybin, MDMA and LSD. We discuss how these substances can profoundly alter perception and self-identity, providing long-lasting relief from depression, addiction and trauma when used in controlled clinical settings. We also discuss microdosing and emerging research on psychedelics’ potential to support recovery from neurological injuries.
Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Matthew Johnson; Psychedelics
00:01:44 Different Classes of Psychedelics
00:04:33 Psychedelics & Altering Models
00:06:18 Sponsor: David
00:07:33 LSD, Psylocibin & Serotonin
00:09:55 Psychedelic Clinical Trials
00:13:40 Therapy, Trust, Psychedelics
00:16:47 Letting Go & Psychedelic Experience, Self-Representation, Lasting Changes
00:22:31 Sponsors: AG1 & BetterHelp
00:25:26 MDMA, Dopamine & Serotonin; Bad Trips & Transcendental Experience
00:28:49 Dangers of Psychedelics
00:31:11 Microdosing Psychedelics, Antidepressant
00:35:27 Head Injuries, Psychedelics, Depression
00:38:29 Acknowledgements
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