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Dr. Rosalind Watts

03/16/18

@ Y Combinator

The integration phase after a psychedelic experience is crucial, as it helps participants make sense of their experiences and apply insights to their lives.

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Researching Psilocybin's Effects on Depression - Dr. Rosalind Watts

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Researching Psilocybin's Effects on Depression - Dr. Rosalind Watts

03/16/18

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Dr. Rosalind Watts

03/16/18

@ Y Combinator

After a psychedelic experience, individuals often feel a sense of flexibility and openness, which can lead to positive life changes if they take advantage of that window of opportunity.

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Dr. Rosalind Watts

03/16/18

@ Y Combinator

Psychedelics like psilocybin can facilitate deep internal change, allowing individuals to understand themselves better and make significant life changes more rapidly than traditional therapies.

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Dr. Richard Schwartz

03/03/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Psychedelics can help individuals experience a sense of connection to something greater than themselves, which can be beneficial in therapeutic settings, especially for those facing end-of-life issues.

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Dr. Rosalind Watts

03/16/18

@ Y Combinator

For some participants, the effects of psilocybin lasted for about two to three months before their depression began to return, highlighting the need for integration after the experience.

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Dr. Rosalind Watts

03/16/18

@ Y Combinator

Participants often describe the psilocybin experience as a turbocharged therapy session, where they confront deep-seated issues and emotions that they may have avoided.

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Dr. Rosalind Watts

03/16/18

@ Y Combinator

The preparation for a psilocybin session involves building trust and discussing potential fears, which helps participants feel more comfortable during the experience.

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Dr. Richard Schwartz

03/03/25

@ Andrew Huberman

IFS therapy can be combined with psychedelics like ketamine, which helps to quiet protective parts and allows access to deeper self-awareness and healing.

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Dr. Rosalind Watts

03/16/18

@ Y Combinator

The experience of psilocybin can be intense, often leading to feelings of dying or losing one's ego, which can be both frightening and beautiful for participants.

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Dr. Rosalind Watts

03/16/18

@ Y Combinator

Psychedelics provide a unique opportunity for flexibility in thinking, allowing individuals to break free from rigid patterns of thought associated with depression.