Tracy Townsend, MD, sits down with one of her friends Jin Sol to do a Q&A session about psychedelics as medicines. They cover the therapeutic potential of these powerful substances for mental health and personal growth, preparing for psychedelic experiences, and understanding the nuances of dosing and integration. With personal stories, cultural insights, and practical advice, this conversation is a great way to start your exploration into this vast world.

Some of the questions addressed in this episode include:

- How should one approach psychedelics in terms of set, setting, intention, and integration?
- Why would someone choose to work with psychedelics as opposed to talk therapy or pharmaceutical medications?
- Can psychedelics help with alcohol addiction?
- What is the difference between a microdose, minidose, and macrodose?
- Meaning and Purpose
- Cultivating self-love
- The science behind psilocybin
- Safety Considerations
- Preparing for a Psychedelic Journey
- What does a psychedelic journey work entail?

Resources:
- How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
- The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan
- Food of the Gods by Terence McKenna
- Waking up by Sam Harris
- The Third Wave by Alvin Toffler
- Small Doses of Awareness by Amy Wong Hope & Shin Yu Pai
- Microdosing Institute
- James Fadiman
- Paul Stamets
- Tim Ferriss

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