psilocybin
Psychedelic compound discussed in the context of MRI studies; relates to the psilocybin/psilocin administration in subjects.
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Videos Mentioning psilocybin
A Billionaire’s Guide To Healing Your Mind And Extending Your Life: Christian Angermayer | E72
The Diary Of A CEO
The active ingredient in magic mushrooms, which was used as an approved medical drug for depression in the 1950s and is a focus for Compass Pathways.
The Science of Psychedelics for Mental Health | Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris
Andrew Huberman
A classic psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, which Dr. Carhart-Harris's lab researches for its effects on neural circuitry and its ability to alleviate major depression in clinical trials.
Dr. Peter Attia — Longevity Drugs, Alzheimer's Disease, and More
Tim Ferriss
A psychedelic molecule found in magic mushrooms, investigated in a study as an intermittent dose treatment for depression, compared to daily Lexapro.
Neuralink & Technologies to Enhance Human Brains | Dr. Matthew MacDougall
Andrew Huberman
A classical psychedelic mentioned as a substance that can 'open plasticity' in the brain, also considered for its potential in combination with stimulation at Neuralink.
The Future of Psychedelic Medicine: A Conversation with Jeannie Fontana and Robin Carhart-Harris
Sam Harris
A classic psychedelic being studied for treatment-resistant depression; identified as having a very large therapeutic index and a deeper, more enduring therapeutic action than ketamine.
Hamilton Morris and Dr. Mark Plotkin — Exploring the History of Psychoactive Substances and More
Tim Ferriss
The active compound in psilocybin-containing mushrooms, which, along with LSD, are common psychedelics. It is structurally related to DMT.
Richard Wiseman on Lessons from Dale Carnegie, Mentalism, The Psychology of the Paranormal, and More
Tim Ferriss
A compound being studied for clinical applications, with fmri studies and head-to-head trials comparing it to standard antidepressants.
Andrew Huberman: Sleep, Dreams, Creativity, Fasting, and Neuroplasticity | Lex Fridman Podcast #164
Lex Fridman
A psychedelic compound found in 'magic mushrooms', promoting serotonin release and lateralized connections; being studied for its neuroplasticity effects.
Predicting Reality: A Conversation with Andy Clark (Episode #322)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a powerful psychedelic drug that affects perception.
An Ethnopharmacologist on Hallucinogens, Sex-Crazed Cicadas, and More | Dennis McKenna
Tim Ferriss
The psychoactive compound found in 'magic mushrooms,' used for end-of-life therapy, and known to produce mystical experiences. Also found in species like Masospora that infect cicadas.
Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind | Dr. Sam Harris
Andrew Huberman
The active compound in 'magic mushrooms,' discussed for its ability to induce ego dissolution and profound non-ordinary states of consciousness, which Harris relates to the concept of 'emptiness' in meditation.
Hamilton Morris on Iboga, 5-MeO-DMT, the Power of Ritual, New Frontiers in Psychedelics, and More
Tim Ferriss
The psychoactive compound found in 'magic mushrooms,' used in hundreds of legal administration sessions by Bill Richards and Mary Cosimano at Johns Hopkins.
Making Sense of Death
Sam Harris
A compound studied for its potential to produce transformative, meaningful, and truthful experiences, particularly in relation to spirituality and anxieties about dying.
Constructing Self and World: A Conversation with Shamil Chandaria (Episode #320)
Sam Harris
A naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms, discussed for its impact on perception and neuroplasticity.
The Case Against Reality — Professor Donald Hoffman
Tim Ferriss
A psychedelic compound mentioned as one that friends of Donald Hoffman have taken, with reports of interacting with other agents.
Susan Cain on Transforming Pain, Building Your Emotional Resilience, Exploring Sufi Wisdom, and More
Tim Ferriss
A psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms, showing significant interest for its effects on neurogenesis and its role in rewriting narratives in the mind, particularly in therapeutic contexts.
Dr. Adam Gazzaley - Brain Optimization and The Future of Psychedelic Medicine | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A psychedelic compound mentioned as an example of a substance used in therapeutic treatments, leading to strong experiences. Its effects are being studied in relation to neuroplasticity and altering perception of self and environment.
Cindy Eckert (formerly Whitehead) Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A psychedelic substance that Tim Ferriss is helping to get through trials, alongside MDMA, highlighting his interest in novel therapies and regulatory pathways.
Unlearn Negative Thoughts & Behaviors Patterns | Dr. Alok Kanojia (Healthy Gamer)
Andrew Huberman
A psychedelic substance mentioned in studies related to ego death experiences.
Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson
Andrew Huberman
A classic psychedelic compound found in 'magic mushrooms', which acts as an agonist at the serotonin 2A receptor and is being studied for treating depression and other mental disorders.
LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Los Angeles, CA
Andrew Huberman
Discussed in the context of its potential therapeutic benefits for depression, PTSD, and eating disorders, particularly single macro doses, with considerations for legality and safety.
Gabor Mate: The Childhood Lie That’s Ruining All Of Our Lives. | E193
The Diary Of A CEO
Gabor Maté used psychedelic mushrooms with a therapist in a therapeutic session to access and process unconscious childhood memories and the feeling of making his mother's life difficult.
How Meditation Works & Science-Based Effective Meditations
Andrew Huberman
A psychedelic compound being studied in clinical trials for the treatment of depression and PTSD.
Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging
Andrew Huberman
A psychoactive compound, the active ingredient in 'magic mushrooms,' being explored in clinical trials for its effects on serotonin and brain rewiring for depression and eating disorders.