Episode 63
Join host Michaela Carlin for a deep dive into MDMA - also known as molly and ecstasy - for treating a variety of mental health disorders. She answers questions about its safety, usage, and effects on the body and shares about her own personal experiences and observations.
Michaela also looks into the current state of MDMA in terms of legality, scientific studies and clinical trials, its growing popularity in the psychotherapy world, and the fascinating history of the drug’s origins
The effects of MDMA vary greatly from person to person and include many anecdotal reports of empathy, deep self-love, compassion and forgiveness. However, Michaela cautions listeners to exercise care about legality, dosage, set and setting, and purity while considering MDMA.
Episode Highlights
MDMA 101: properties and history
The rising interest in MDMA within the psychotherapy world
The therapeutic potential of MDMA
The unique qualities of MDMA
The history of MDMA
The role of MDMA in healing PTSD
How MDMA works in the body
Safety considerations for MDMA use
The role of MDMA in therapy
Personal experiences taking and facilitating MDMA
The legal status of MDMA
Is MDMA right for you?
Comparing MDMA and magic mushrooms
The future of MDMA
Michaela’s Links
Website: www.thepsychedelicmom.com
Instagram: @thepsychedelicmom
Book an Introductory Consult: www.thepsychedelicmom.as.me/introconsult
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Book: We've Had a Hundred Years of Psychotherapy--And the World's Getting Worse by James Hillman and Michael Ventura
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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:
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