84. MDMA for Connection & Healing: A Guide to the Love Drug

In this Valentine’s Day edition, April Pride explores MDMA’s unique ability to unlock empathy, boost connection, and dissolve emotional barriers. Once known as Ecstasy, MDMA has a rich history of therapeutic use before its clubland fame and eventual classification as a Schedule I substance. April reflects on her favorite entheogen, shares listener stories, trip tips, and personal insights on why MDMA may be the best place to start your psychedelic journey. This episode includes a crash course in safe dosing, duration, and what makes MDMA such a powerful ally for healing—and love.

🔵 Key Takeaways

-MDMA was first synthesized in 1912 and became popular in therapy before being banned in 1985.

-It’s not a psychedelic but an empathogen, promoting emotional openness and connection.

-Typical doses range from 80–125 mg, but always test and start with half.

-Effects include heightened mood, empathy, and warmth—but can also affect body temperature.

-MDMA is resurging in therapeutic contexts, especially for PTSD and trauma work.

Learn more about this episode, including guests and resources on substack:https://aprilpride.substack.com/p/mdma-connection-healing

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