GATEWAY SESSIONS

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Welcome to the GATEWAY SESSIONS podcast, where we discuss the science of psychedelics, mental health, optimal human wellness, longevity, cutting edge nutrition and more science based tools for improvi... more

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June 21, 2022 Holistic Psychiatrist Ellen Vora On Avoidable and Purposeful Anxiety, Ayahuasca, How Alcohol Affects GABA Levels, and More
Mental health and wellbeing is crucial to our overall existence, and it seems like we're talking about these topics more so than ever. The traditional Western model often relies on prescribing medications to manage symptoms in order to function. And while these medications have a place and can relieve a lot of suffering from many people, there is the issue of the one size approach that is not a fit for all and also the issue of not going to and resolving the source of the problem in many cases.
My guest today is taking a new approach to mental health. Dr. Ellen Vora graduated from Columbia University Medical School and received a BA from Yale University. She's also board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist and yoga teacher.
Dr. Vora takes a functional medicine approach to mental health considering the whole person and addressing the problem at the root rather than reflexively prescribing medication to suppress symptoms. Ellen specializes in depression, anxiety, insomnia, women's mental health, adult ADHD, bipolar, auto-immunity and digestive issues and she is currently writing a book about anxiety.
In this discussion with Dr. Ellen Vora, you'll discover:
-Dr. Ellen Vora's definition of "holistic psychiatry"...
-Somatic healing and extreme stress relief...
-New treatments possible with Ayahuasca and psychedelics...
-Distinguishing between clinical and "normal" depression...
-How the stuff we put in our body contributes to "avoidable" anxiety...
-Media exploits that unhealthy hankering for "purposeful" anxiety...
-Offline community (face to face) with like-minded people as a solution for anxiety...
-Adverse Childhood Experiences are like poison to the body...
-Psychedelics used for anti-aging strategies...
-Dr. Ellen's best practices to achieve optimal mental and spiritual wellness...
...more
1h 6min
June 20, 2022 Microdosing, The Impending Legalization of Psychedelics and The Link Between Psychedelic Use and Connecting To Our Separate Self with Paul Austin
We are currently witnessing a psychedelic revolution. Top universities like Johns Hopkins, Berkeley and NYU are giving psychedelics the serious treatment, studying the therapeutic effects of psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, ketamine and others. We're also collectively undergoing an evolution of our perception of these substances, becoming aware of their transformative potential for healing us individually and collectively. Psychiatry may never be the same. Ketamine treatments are already legal and psilocybin and MDMA are poised to become legal in 2023.
And it's not just universities that want in, Wall Street does too. Psychedelics is the biggest boom business since marijuana. Some even say that psychedelics may help us save ourselves and the planet. Today, I'm talking with Paul Austin, a 21st century pioneer in the field of the responsible use of psychedelics for healing, leadership, and personal transformation.
He has been featured on the BBC, in Forbes, and in Rolling Stone for his accomplishments in entrepreneurship regarding social awareness of the benefits of microdosing psychedelics. Paul is the author of the book, Microdosing Psychedelics: A Practical Guide to Upgrade Your Life and is the founder of two companies in the emerging psychedelics space, Third Wave and Synthesis.
Paul's mission is to help steward humanity 2.0 contributing to greater individual and collective wellbeing by normalizing responsible psychedelic use.
In this episode, you'll discover...
-Paul's personal psychedelic story...
-The post-psychedelic inspiration behind the "No Bullshit" tattoo Paul has on his chest...
-The history of psychedelic use and how Paul's two companies came to be...
-What's in store for the decriminalization of psychedelics and what states are already on board...
-How psychedelics help us connect to our separate self and what to expect from the Synthesis Retreat...
-How psilocybin truffles compare to cubensis mushrooms (magic mushrooms)...
-How microdosing can actually upgrade our lives...
-How microdosing helps upgrade us in leadership, teamwork and empathy...
-About Ariane's upcoming first ketamine treatment...
-Pros and cons of ketamine becoming more available to the public...
-The future of legalization and psychedelic use across the globe...
-Paul's best practices...
Resources mentioned:
-Paul's book: Microdosing Psychedelics: A Practical Guide to Upgrade Your Life
-The Third Wave
...more
51min
June 19, 2022 Dr. Rachel Yehuda On MDMA and Psilocybin Treatments for PTSD, Biological and Generational Trauma Studied in Holocaust Survivors.
At present, we're witnessing exciting developments with regards to novel and effective treatments for trauma and PTSD. There have been compelling results using substances like MDMA and psilocybin, and they could become absolute game changers with how we treat individual and maybe even collective suffering and trauma in the future.
My guest today, Dr. Rachel Yehuda, is the director of the Center for the Study of Psychedelic Psychotherapy and a professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Yehuda has researched trauma and its treatment for three decades. She has authored more than 450 published papers in the field of trauma and resilience.
Her work with populations, including military veterans and Holocaust survivors, has revealed the underlying biology of trauma and PTSD, including its intergenerational effects.
In our discussion with Dr. Yehuda, you'll learn...
-Why the government is suddenly interested in psychedelics again...03:15
-MDMA treatment for PTSD...04:55
-Pharmacologic effects of MDMA and how it helps heal...07:30
-Effectiveness of therapeutic MDMA treatment...11:50
-How trauma affects us biologically...15:50
-Intergenerational trauma link and Intergeneration transmission...27:25
-What influenced Rachel to become a scientist...35:15
-Psilocybin for therapeutic PTSD treatment...37:05
-The importance of bullet-proof science in studying psychedelics for therapy...38:05
-Dr. Yehuda's experience from therapeutic MDMA...44:15
-Rachel's best practices...47:35
...more
57min
June 18, 2022 Retired Navy SEAL Nick Norris on Optimizing Sleep, Use of Ibogaine to Heal and Improve Performance, The #1 Characteristic of a High Performing Team and Much More!
Navy SEAL teams are renowned worldwide to be at the absolute top of their game, physically and mentally. It takes a very strong mindset and endurance to become part of this elite group of highly trained warriors. My guest today, Nick Norris is a graduate of both the United States Naval Academy and Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL Class 247.
Upon completion of SEAL training in 2004, Nick assumed progressively higher positions of leadership within Naval Special Warfare. His deployed roles included combat advisor to Iraqi and Afghan military units, Cross Functional Team Leader, and Ground Force Commander during combat operation in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
After transitioning off Active Duty, Nick had to battle with depression, and after all other treatments failed, he went an unusual route and sought treatment with ibogaine. This is the psychoactive substance found in plants like Iboga. The compound ibogaine is currently getting a lot of attention via international clinical studies as a treatment for addictions and also for issues such as depression.
Nick's mission today is helping others heal and optimize their lives. He is the executive director of the C4 Foundation, which provides support and resources through science-based programs to active duty Navy SEALs and their families. He is a board member of Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions, a nonprofit focused on ending the veteran suicide epidemic via resources, research, and advocacy related to psychedelic assisted therapy.
Nick is also the co-founder and CEO of Protekt Products, a wellness company that focuses on personal care products and nutritional supplements. Both Protekt, and the C4 Foundation value the power of time spent in the outdoors and the positive impact it has on overall wellbeing.
In our conversation with Nick, you'll discover...
-Why Nick decided to become a Navy SEAL...
-How to avoid being impacted by other people's negative opinions...
-About Nicks preparation for Navy SEAL qualification...
-Why high stress training made Nick better in combat...
-The role of failure in success...
-#1 characteristic of successful high performance teams...
-Nick's transition from military to private sector life...
-Nick's use of ibogaine as a healing modality...
-If you fear losing your "warrior edge" when taking plant medicine...
-How Nick's ibogaine experience improved his physical performance...
-How Protekt helps others with performance...
-Nick's tips on better sleep...
-Nick's practices...
-What's next for Nick...
...more
1h 4min

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