Dave Rabin, M.D., Ph.D.: “The science behind touch is unfortunately often neglected in modern society, especially the Western world.” 

Dave, a board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the health benefits of touch, plus:

- How chronic stress impacts your health (~00:50)

- What causes someone to flourish or falter under stress (~03:46)

- How to make sure kids have enough healthy stress (~08:29)

- The difference between good & bad stress (~12:41)

- How to become better at handling stress (~16:21)

- The link between heart rate variability & stress (~23:35)

- How to fall asleep even when you’re stressed (~30:07)

- The science behind touch & mental health (~35:26)

- The power of casual, everyday connections (~38:46)

- How soothing touch can benefit your brain (~41:53)

- How to use Apollo Neuro to ease your mind (~48:01)

- The best wellness tracker for kids (~54:38)

- The do’s & don’ts of using psychedelics for mental health (~57:21)

Referenced in the episode:

- Check out Apollo Neuro.

- Visit Dave's website.

- Check out Eric Kandel's research.

- A study on PTSD treatment.

- A study on Apollo and sleep.

- A study showing Apollo can increase HRV and cognitive performance.

- A study showing Apollo can provide an easier access to meditation. 

- A study on depression and serotonin.

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