Daan Keiman, Kan Yan
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Panelists explore Judaism's historical, cultural, and contemporary views on psychedelics, examining their potential role in Jewish spirituality and healing practices through ritual, history, and mysticism. The conversation aims to deepen
Sam Shonkoff, Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, Madison Margolin
Indigenous cultures use psychedelics in group settings, contrasting with recent individual-focused psychedelic therapy research. New studies explore group administration for cost-effective care and conventional therapy benefits.
Paul Thambi, Christopher “Chris” Stauffer
Panel discusses LGBT+ perspectives on psychedelic therapy, emphasizing community's healing role. Recommendations for queer-inclusive therapy and research draw from queer history, including AIDS crisis and conversion therapy.
Alex Belser, Clancy Cavnar
Dr. Fadiman shares insights from personal psychedelic experiences and interactions with key pioneers, highlighting how psychedelics influence his Integrative Medicine philosophy and potential for global impact.
Andrew Weil
Dr. Dölen presents evidence linking psychedelics to reopening the social reward learning critical period, suggesting a shared mechanism across these drugs. This metaplastic restoration of oxytocin-mediated long-term depression may have
Psychedelics affect sleep and dreaming, with decreased overall sleep and delayed REM onset. Electrophysiological studies show similarities between psychedelic experiences and slow-wave sleep and REM sleep.
Sidarta Ribeiro
Dr. Smith and Dr. Jones explore the connection between psychedelics, consciousness, and joy. They discuss the intertwining of art, pleasure, and psychedelics throughout history and into the future.
Emma Dilemma, Camille Sapara Barton
Faith leaders explore intersections of psychedelics with Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, discussing historical traditions, spiritual practices, and potential for religious experiences and personal growth. Panel aims to foster dialogue on
Kamal Abu-Shamsieh, Jaime Clark-Soles, Rabbi Zac Kamenetz, Don Lattin
Panel of experts explores psychedelics' role in conflict resolution, restorative justice, and peace-building. Discussion includes research, experiences, and ethical considerations for integrating psychedelics into transformative processes.
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