447. Unlocking the Psychedelic Puzzle: Serotonin, Ketamine, and the Future of Mental Health with Dr. Dave Rabin, PhD

Dr. Dave Rabin is at the forefront of psychedelic healthcare. In this episode we unravel the misconceptions surrounding serotonin and its relationship to depression, highlighting studies that suggest psychedelic-assisted-therapy may provide long-term healing and possibly a cure for some mental illnesses. Learn why ketamine is found to increase neurogenesis, neuroplasticity, and the formation of new connections between neurons, which are believed to contribute to its therapeutic potential.In this episode we cover:0:05:01 – Mental Disorders0:12:39 – Is Mental Illness Genetic?0:14:36 – Epigenetics0:15:57 – Trauma0:19:46 – Transgenerational Epigenetics0:28:45 – Exposure Therapy0:32:19 – Is Mental Illness a Biochemical Imbalance?0:33:45 – Serotonin0:49:00 – How Effective Are SSRIs?0:53:49 – Psychedelic Medicine0:57:34 – Neuro-Catalytic Agents1:10:38 – Neuroplasticity1:16:29 – Newness as Threat1:24:41 – Meditation1:30:21 – Ketamine-Assisted Therapy2:04:38 – Methods of Ketamine Delivery2:15:40 – Contraindicators2:18:06 – Clinical Research2:21:59 – CostTo learn more, go to onecommune.com/rewire to sign up for free for the first 4 days of Dr. Dave Rabin’s new Commune course Rewire Your Brain.This podcast is supported by:HVMNA clean energy boost without sugar or caffeine. One shot will help you feel clear, focused, and ready to take on the day. When you’re low on fuel, Ketone-IQ™ is your secret weapon. 20% OFF HVMN promo code: COMMUNE https://hvmn.com/COMMUNEBig Bold HealthBig Bold Health has just released its ultimate immune synergy combo of its top immuneactive ingredients from plants, sea, and soil. Featuring clinically studied probiotics, prebiotics, and supercharged omega-3s. Big Bold Health is offering the Commune community $10 off most products when you go to bigboldhealth.com and use the promo code “COMMUNE”.KyolicPrevention is the best way to protect your heart health. In addition to maintaining a healthy diet,exercise and good sleep patterns, you can include one of the best-researched natural herbal supplements to your routine, Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract. Request a sample at Kyolic.com/sample-request . Use promo code “Commune”.BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough is the ultimate magnesium supplement that offers the full spectrum of all seven types of magnesium, specially formulated to reach every tissue in your body for maximum health benefits.This one-of-a-kind product is designed to reverse low levels of magnesium, which could be causing a multitude of health problems.This means that this supplement acts like a brake on your body's nervous system, helping to calm and soothe, promoting a better quality of life. Visit magbreakthrough.com/onecommunee and get 10% off on Magnesium Breakthrough with code onecommuneThrive MarketThis podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune