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677. MDMA, Trauma Therapy + Breathwork: Answers to Autoimmune Disease with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried


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In today’s episode, Lindsey is joined by Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried MD, Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University, and multiple New York Times bestselling author, to journey into the world of psychedelic medicine and autoimmunity.

Ahead, Dr. Gottfried shares her personal battle with autoimmune disease and the methods she used to heal, including an elimination diet and other innovative therapies. She also points to childhood and transgenerational trauma as key factors of our present-day health.

Dr. Gottfried helps us understand how stress impacts the endocrine system and urges us to consider alternative treatments, including breathwork and psychedelic-assisted therapy, which you can read more about in her new book, THE AUTOIMMUNE CURE.

We also talk about:

  • The exponential rise in autoimmunity + contributing factors
  • Genetic predisposition + early tests in managing autoimmunity
  • The transformative power of somatic work like Hakomi therapy
  • The role of immunomodulators in treating autoimmunity
  • The evidence and efficacy of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD
  • The comparison of women and men's responses to trauma
  • Hormonal fluctuations and the 'superwoman trap' affecting women's health
  • The importance of co-regulation in children's nervous system development
  • The influence of maternal experiences during pregnancy on offspring

  • Resources:
    • Book: THE AUTOIMMUNE CURE: Healing the Trauma and Other Triggers That Have Turned Your Body Against You 
    • Calculate your ACE score: https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/discover-your-ace-score/
    • Instagram: @saragottfriedmd 
    • Facebook: DrGottfried 
    • Twitter: DrGottfried 
    • YouTube: drgottfried 

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