The Power of Psychedelic Therapy and the Mind-Gut Connection | Emeran Mayer, MD

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On this episode, we are joined by renowned Gastroenterologist, Neuroscientist, and Distinguished Research Professor, Emeran A Mayer, as he delves into the fascinating world of psychedelic therapy, the mind-gut connection, and the crucial link between mental and physical health.
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Mayer presents a balanced and evidence-based exploration of the power and potential of psychedelic therapy, while emphasizing the importance of responsible usage without hyperbole.
Drawing upon his extensive expertise in gastroenterology and neuroscience, Dr. Mayer sheds light on the profound impact that psychedelic substances can have on our mental well-being and the intricate relationship between our brain and gut.
Whether you are a healthcare professional, researcher, or simply curious about the potential of psychedelic therapy, this discussion with Emeran A Mayer will expand your understanding and inspire further exploration into this evolving field.
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0:00 Intro
2:38 Discovering The Mind-Gut Connection
9:53 Finding the Link Between Mental Health and Physical
16:23 Honoring the Fullness of Who we Are
24:00 Experiencing Synchronicity & Psychedelics
30:04 Dr. Mayer’s First Experience with Ketamine
41:43 Sitting with Psilocybin Mushrooms
45:03 Preventing Hyperbole & Using Responsibly
51:22 The Mystery of Psychedelics
56:11 Learn More About Mind-Gut Connection
59:18 Conclusion
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Emeran A Mayer is a Gastroenterologist, Neuroscientist and Distinguished
Research Professor in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of
Medicine at UCLA, the Executive Director of the G. Oppenheimer Center for
Neurobiology of Stress & Resilience and Founding Director of the Goodman
Luskin Microbiome Center at UCLA. He is one of the pioneers and leading
researchers in the bidirectional communication within the brain gut microbiome
system with wide-ranging applications in intestinal and brain disorders. He has
published 415 scientific papers, co edited 3 books and has an h-index of 125. He
published the best selling books The Mind Gut Connection in 2016, the Gut
Immune Connection in June 2021, and the recipe book Interconnected Plates in
2023. He is currently working on a MasterClass and a PBS documentary about
the mind gut immune connection. He is the recipient of numerous awards,
including the 2016 David McLean award from the American Psychosomatic
Society and the 2017 Ismar Boas Medal from the German Society of
Gastroenterology and Metabolic Disease.
Dr. Mayer’s website: emeranmayer.com/
Elisa Eppel: profiles.ucsf.edu/elissa.epel
Emeran PBS special: www.pbs.org/show/the-brain-gu...
Dr. Mayer’s Masterclass: www.masterclass.com/series/gu...
John Lilly: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_C....
Sensory Deprivation Tank: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isolati...
Emeran Mayer’s Instagram: / emeranmayer
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