#170: The Future of Psychedelics and Eating Disorders with Dr. Adele Lafrance

Adele Lafrance PhD is a clinical psychologist, research scientist, author and developer of emotion-focused treatment modalities, including Emotion-Focused Family Therapy for eating disorders. She is also active in the research and practice of psychedelic medicine, with a focus on ayahuasca, MDMA, psilocybin and ketamine. Adele was the Strategy Lead for the MAPS-sponsored study of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for eating disorders and a clinical trainer and supervisor for Imperial College Center for Psychedelic Research. She has a particular interest in mechanisms of healing, including emotion processing, spirituality, love, and family-based psychedelic medicine.   We discuss topics including: How Adele became interested in psychedelics and eating disorders Her first experience with psychedelics Ketamine optimizes the brain condition  What psychedelics can show us The importance of the caretaker, partner and/or guardian to have training when their loved one returns from treatment with psychedelics   SHOW NOTES: www.dradelelafrance.com https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a60652844/psychedelics-treatment-for-eating-disorders/ ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.