Dr. David Rabin, MD, PhD, a board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist, is the co-founder & Chief Medical Officer at Apollo Neuroscience, the first scientifically-validated wearable system to improve heart rate variability, focus, relaxation, and access to meditative states by delivering gentle layered vibrations to the skin. In addition to his clinical psychiatry practice, Dr. Rabin is also the Executive Director of The Board of Medicine, and a psychedelic clinical researcher currently evaluating the mechanism of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in treatment-resistant mental illnesses.

Episode Highlights

• Exploring the concept of a collective nervous system in heightened stress
• Understanding different types of stress: eustress vs. distress
• The critical role of perspective in interpreting stressful events and outcomes
• Understanding the body's inability to differentiate between physical and mental stress
• The influence of epigenetics and trauma on inherited stress responses
• Research insights into how trauma alters epigenetic codes related to stress
• The therapeutic potential of psychedelics in rewiring stress responses and facilitating emotional healing
• The necessity of relearning safety for effective psychedelic therapy and healing outcomes
• Utilizing breath and touch as foundational practices for calming the nervous system
• Preparing individuals for post-therapy challenges after psychedelic experiences
• Comparing MDMA therapy to cleaning emotional wounds in a safe environment
• The importance of integration and ongoing support for lasting benefits of psychedelic therapy
• Development of the Apollo Neuro wearable to enhance feelings of safety and support during stress
• How the wearable utilizes vibrations to mimic the calming effects of touch
• Previewing a discussion of the connections between safety, intimacy, and relationships in a future episode

Dr. David Rabin’s Links 

• Website: www.drdave.io
• Website: www.apolloneuro.com
• Website: www.boardofmedicine.org
• Instagram: @drdavidrabin
• Facebook: Dave Rabin
• LinkedIn: David Rabin MD, PhD

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

• Wearable Technology for Well-being: Apollo Nuero
• Research: The Molecular Biology of Memory Storage: A Dialogue Between Genes and Synapses by Eric R. Kandel
• Study: MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Treatment of PTSD

Dr. David Rabin’s Special Offer to You

• A discount on Apollo Neuro wearable. If you are interested, please reach out at: [email protected]