Psychedelic Therapy Insights & Experiences: Marc Geronimo | Duff Radio Interview
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In this interview, I (host Ty McDuffey) have a conversation with Marc Geronimo about his experiences with administering psychedelic therapy. Marc shares his personal and professional journey into the world of psychedelics, including his experiences with psilocybin and ayahuasca, and how these substances have facilitated healing and insight in therapeutic settings for his clients.
This interview covers the scientific, spiritual, and therapeutic aspects of psychedelics, providing a look at their potential to treat mental health issues and facilitate personal growth. If you are someone who is curious about the therapeutic use of psychedelics or seeking deeper knowledge on the subject, this discussion will offer you some interesting perspectives on the future of mental health treatment.
Timestamps:
0:00 - How Marc got into psychedelic-assisted therapy
2:05 - Ty's first experience with psilocybin, Marc's experiences that set him on the plant medicine path
6:38 - The alien experience of ayahuasca and how it shifts base-level understanding of reality
9:18 - Scientific literature surrounding psilocybin & the default mode network, being one with everything
12:06 - Why do people in the same setting under the influence of DMT have similar experiences?
14:42 - The odds of indigenous Amazonian cultures finding & combining plants to create ayahuasca
17:26 - Is DMT released in the brain during near-death experiences?
20:40 - How does psychedelic-assisted therapy tie into hypnotherapy and talk therapy?
23:13 - How to know when you're ready to have a psychedelic experience?
26:40 - Conditions/psychological issues that can be effectively treated with psychedelics?
35:12 - Regulatory/legal issues surrounding psychedelic-assisted therapy
38:09 - Where is the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy going in the next 5-10 years?
40:53 - Criticism/skepticism from professors & peers in the mental health space
44:05 - Criticism of science and current regulations by the three-letter government agencies
45:45 - What is the most rewarding aspect of Marc's work?
47:41 - How Marc's perspective on mental health has changed since practicing psychedelic-assisted therapy
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