Episode 108
This week on The Psychedelic Mom, Nick Murray discusses his visionary work at the exciting new frontier where psychedelic science meets personalized mental healthcare, focusing on how psilocybin can transform treatment for conditions like TBI, PTSD, addiction, depression, and anxiety. Nick’s research at The Wake Network involves an innovative approach that combines psilocybin therapy with comprehensive health assessments and real-time data collection, using tools like EEG scans, hormonal analysis and customized sound therapy to tailor treatments to individual needs.
By establishing clinics with advanced diagnostic technology in places where psilocybin is legal, Nick aims to integrate wellness-focused psychedelic therapy with scientific rigor, hoping to establish data that can guide future policy on psychedelics and offer compassionate and effective care for those seeking alternative paths to healing and self-discovery.
Nick Murray is a researcher and advocate at the intersection of psychedelics, artificial intelligence, and mental health innovation. With a deep curiosity for understanding human consciousness and leveraging cutting-edge technology, Nick is dedicated to expanding access to revolutionary therapeutic models. His work focuses on integrating AI and research into the development of novel treatments and enhancing the field of psychedelic therapy. Driven by a passion for human advancement, Nick seeks to create pathways for new approaches to mental health and well-being, offering hope and healing for those in need.
Episode Highlights
The unique combination of a psychedelic medical clinic and retreat center for holistic healing
Exploring hormone regulation in traumatic brain injury and its impact on mental health
Data collection methods before and during retreats, including EEG and blood tests
Nick's personal journey into psychedelics and holistic health
Leveraging neuroplasticity and neurogenesis following psilocybin treatment
The effects of binaural beats on brainwave states
Personalized audio playlists to enhance the psychedelic experience
A veteran's remarkable recovery through psilocybin therapy
Addressing the risks of psychedelic experiences and the importance of set and setting
Advocating for research-driven approaches to psychedelics
The complexities of drug legalization and its implications for mental health
Decriminalization models and their societal impacts
A call for open-mindedness and further research into psychedelics' therapeutic potential
Nick Murray’s Links
Website: www.wake.net
Instagram: @wake.well
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Documentary: Peace of Mind
Meditation Technology: Holosync
Clinical Trial: Music as an Intervention to Improve the Hemodynamic Response of Ketamine in Depression by Dr. Kyle Greenway
Free Resource for Biomedical and Life Sciences Literature: PubMed
Nick Murray’s Gift to You
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Special thanks to Jeremy Colbert (Taragápe) for the original podcast theme music.
You can find out more about Jeremey’s work here:
taragape.com and @taragape