In this episode of The Observatory, Dr Ben Sessa joins the show to talk about healing with psychedelics. Dr Sessa is a trained MDMA, Ketamine, and Psilocybin Psychotherapist, Medical Cannabis Prescriber, and published author. He formerly served as the Co-Founder and Head of Psychedelic Medicine at AWAKN Life Science Inc. Hear about the research into psychedelics, how psychedelics affect the brain, bridging the gap between science and the ethereal, psychedelic music and art, the importance of non-drug sessions, the intelligence of the medicine, creating a sense of safety around psychedelics, and Dr Sessa’s contribution to this space.

Timestamps

[01:25] A bit about Dr Sessa.
[04:54] Getting into psychedelics.
[08:12] The science of psychedelics.
[10:08] Reframing the stress and anxiety experience.
[14:34] Bridging the science-ethereal gap.
[16:36] Accelerated healing.
[17:49] Psychedelics and terminal illnesses.
[19:23] Psychedelics and music.
[22:13] Frequency and vibration.
[24:58] Pre- and post-work.
[27:00] Should clinicians have experience with psychedelics?
[32:33] Dr Sessa’s pivotal moments.
[35:27] The intelligence of the medicine.
[41:13] Creating security.
[44:25] Cannabis research.
[50:37] Dr Sessa’s work in Australia.
[52:15] Dr Sessa’s words of wisdom.

Notable quotes:

• “Once those narratives are formed in early childhood, they tend to stick.” - Dr Sessa [13:44]
• “He who dies before he dies, does not die when he dies.” - Buddha [18:46]
• “Music is enhanced by psychedelics, and psychedelics are enhanced by music.” - Dr Sessa [21:10]
• “It’s never just taking the drug.” - Dr Sessa [25:19]
• “Our brains are constantly dynamic, and changing, and in flux.” - Dr Sessa [41:00]
• “All drugs have a benefit and a place.” - Dr Sessa [45:13]

Relevant Links: Website: www.drsessa.com.

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