Microdosing Table Talk

Aaron Orsini: Microdosing and Autism


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In this episode with Aaron Orsini, we delve deep into the potential of psychedelics, and microdosing in particular, for the autistic population. Aaron shares a his personal experience, community insights and some relevant current research.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Aaron Orsini is an autistic psychedelic educator, author and researcher. He has published four books about his area of focus — Autism On Acid (2019), Autistic Psychedelic (2021), Introduction to Psychedelic Autism (2022), and Psychedelic Autism (2023) — and presently serves as a psychedelic autism research co-author collaborator to University College London and an advisor to an ADAPT drug education study funded by Organization for Autism Research. Aaron is also a lecturer on psilocybin facilitation for Alma Institute and SoundMind Institute in Oregon, Naropa University in Colorado, and the lead instructor for his first-of-kind facilitation-focused intensive offered via AutisticPsychedelic.com. He presently lives in Denver where he is focused on creating decentralized and affordable community care models that can offer psilocybin & other natural medicines through grow, gift, and get-together approaches.

IN THIS EPISODE:

  • What is neurodiversity?
  • How to understand the autism spectrum?
  • Aaron's backstory from being diagnosed with autism at 23 and onwards
  • How psychedelics have helped Aaron with love, forgiving, connection and embodiment
  • How Aaron decides on his dose, depending on the day's context, activities and mindset
  • Do autistic people need different dosages to obtain the same effect from a psychedelic?
  • Psychedelics help with processing social information
  • Choose your psychedelic wisely if you have gastrointestinal issues
  • The potential of synthetic mescaline for the autistic population
  • Defining microdosing as a cure versus an aid - and what that really means
  • Do we need psychedelics all the time?
  • Neuroplasticity in the light of our daily life and habits
  • What needs to be researched sooner rather than later?
  • Towards risk-free access for people who deserve to use psychedelic medicines for their wellbeing
  • The Autistic Psychedelics Community and psychedelic music
    • ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

      • Autisticpsychedelic.com - Community platform
      • NDpsychedelic.com - Neurodivergent Psychedelics Conference

      • CONNECT WITH AARON:

        Instagram / TikTok: @autismonacid

        Aaron is available for one-on-one consultations, advising positions, and other educational appearances at conferences and events, and can be reached anytime at Aaron[at]AutisticPsychedelic.com


        ✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE:

        Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.


        💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING:

        Self-guided Video Course: https://microdosinginstitute.myshopify.com/products/explore-microdosing

        6-Week Microdosing Immersive: https://microdosinginstitute.com/join-the-6-week-microdosing-immersive/

        Train To Become a Microdosing Coach: https://microdosinginstitute.com/microdosing-facilitator-program/


        🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY:

        Private Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ

        Instagram: @microdosinginstitute

        Disclaimer: Microdosing Institute is an information platform and a community with the sole purpose of providing education on microdosing. We do not encourage the illegal use of psychedelics. Even though we discuss the many benefits of microdosing, we do not claim that microdosing is proven effective as a medicine, medicinal aid or supplement, or that it could be seen as a replacement for conventional therapies or medicines.

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