In this episode, Victoria Lauren speaks with Dr. Douglas Wingate, an expert in integrative neurorehabilitation and psychedelic therapy. Dr. Wingate discusses his journey from personal experience with chronic pain to a career in Chinese medicine, neuroscience, and psychedelics. They delve into the intersections of neurorehabilitation and psychedelics, exploring how these substances can support brain health, particularly after traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and strokes.

Highlights Include:

- The natural increase in neuroplasticity following neurotrauma and how psychedelics can potentially reopen critical windows of development

- Gul Dolen's research on critical periods and the potential of psychedelics to enhance neurorehabilitation.

- Considerations for patient readiness and sensory sensitivity in determining the appropriateness of psilocybin therapy

- The intersection of TBI and complex PTSD, particularly in veterans

- The use of virtual reality (VR) and gamification in neurorehabilitation

- The potential benefits and considerations of microdosing for chronic pain management

Connect with Dr. Douglas Wingate:

Website acuneuromodulation.com

7 Gates Sanctuary psilocybin service center

Books: "Healing Brain Injury Naturally," "Healing Brain Injury with Chinese Medical Approaches," "Atlas of Neural Network Acupuncture," and "Circuits and Shen: Models of the Evolution of Consciousness and Chinese Medicine."

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