How Psychedelics and Pharmaceuticals Can Both Support Healing In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast hosted by Lynn-Marie Morski, Dr. Erica Zelfand joins to discuss the important topic of pill shaming in psychedelic communities and how psychedelic...
Can mushrooms really help with PTSD? Listen to Dr. Erica Zelfand's interview on the Normalize PTSD Podcast (episode 63) to learn about psilocybin-assisted therapy and other strategies for improving mental health. Resources mentioned: Resources Mentioned: Stament...
This article, by Right to Heal facilitator Dr. Ali Bigelow, was first published on Psychedelic Support.As women transition from predictable monthly periods to irregular menstrual cycles, many experience a variety of hormone-related symptoms. Known as perimenopause,...
It seems like every generation, upon hitting parenthood, can relate to this line from musical theater: Kids! What's the matter with kids today? Why can't they be like we were, Perfect in every way? While the standards of respect and discipline do indeed change with...
What is microdosing? Listen to Dr. Erica Zelfand's interview on the Normalize PTSD Podcast to learn about microdosing LSD and Psilocybin. Questions we answer: What is microdosing? How does it work? What conditions does it help with - addiction, anxiety, depression,...
Remedies for a cup-of-calmIn our fast-paced world with 24/7 access to technology and stimulation, finding ways to disconnect and unwind can be challenging. Awareness is growing around the true health risks (rather than benefits) of casual drinking, leaving “wine moms”...
New research shows a connection between screen time and suicidality in tweens.A recent 2023 study from the University of California (UCSF) begins to explore a connection between screen time and suicidal behavior in American tweens. Recording the screen usage of 11,633...
Supporting the vagus nerve through diaphragmatic breathing When we take a deep breath, the lungs and diaphragm expand, gently stimulating the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve then sends a signal to the brain, telling it to relax. That's why breathing techniques can be so...
What does psilocybin-assisted therapy look like when clients enter the clinic on antidepressant medication? Common practice is to tell patients on SSRIs and other prescription drugs that they must stop taking their psychiatric medications before they can safely take...