The New Man

If you were wearing blinders, how would you know? What if your perspective on the world — instead of the world itself — was the thing truly holding you back? And why do some psychedelics have such a profound, lasting impact when combined with certain types of therapy? Dr. Will Van Derveer returns to discuss the pros and cons of psychedelic-assisted therapy as well as the possibilities for those of us who want to challenge our limitations. In this interview: Michael Pollan’s How to Change Your Mind The pros vs the “Backyard Shamans” Who’s a candidate for psychedelic assisted therapy? Understanding the ‘default mode network’ The problem with meditation and ayahuasca retreats Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Dick Schwartz Plus: What’s it like to take ketamine? What are the legalities of psychedelics? What is ketamine and how does it impact the mind? Neuroplasticity and changing the brain What makes these changes stick? Antidepressants vs dealing with the root cause https://www.thenewmanpodcast.com/2021/0