E16: Can psychedelics change your brain? A look into European medical research with MIND Foundation

Psychedelic drugs, such as LSD, psilocybin, and MDMA, have long been associated with counterculture and recreational drug use. However, recent research has shown that these substances could have tremendous medical potential for treating mental health conditions, addiction, and even potentially preventing physical ailments. To debunk myths and misconceptions from reality, Sara is joined by Marvin Däumichen, co-founder and Director of Programs of the MIND Foundation, a European non-profit science and education organization that promotes psychedelic research and therapy.With Marvin, we talk about why psychedelics are a medical breakthrough compared to current SSRI medications, the latest state of the research, and the benefits and risks in treating certain mental health conditions.00:00 Intro02:29 Creating the MIND Foundation06:45 What are psychedelic drugs?08:47 The role of MIND Foundation in Psychelidc Research10:12 Difference between psychedelics and SSRI15:49 Risks and side effects of psychedelics19:41 Effectiveness of psychedelics22:55 Connection between psychedelics and Alzheimer's prevention25:42 Common misconceptions about psychedelics29:41 Current psychedelics research37:18 What needs to happen for psychedelic drugs to be approved?40:32 Funding psychedelics research43:32 Training medical professionals to administer psychedelics46:58 How to approach psychedelics and possible alternatives50:42 What would happen if psychedelics got approved tomorrow?56:43 Supporting the MIND Foundation👉 CHECK OUT THE MIND FOUNDATION: https://mind-foundation.org/🎗️ SUPPORT THE RESEARCH: https://mind-foundation.org/donate/📚 HELPFUL RESOURCES:1. MIND Foundation: https://mind-foundation.org/research/resources/2. John Hopkins: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/research/psychedelics-research.html3. Michael Pollan - How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendencehttps://amzn.to/4106qlg🔗 CONNECT WITH MARVIN :👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-daeumichen/🔗 CONNECT WITH SARA:📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sara_landi_...🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Sara_LandiTor👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-land...💌 Newsletter - https://saratortoli.substack.com/🪢 ABOUT POLYWEB:Polyweb mission is to bring you the top entrepreneurs and experts across Web2 and Web3 to help you be successful in building and growing your company. Join us on this journey of building a better internet!📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: / @polywebhq 🎧 Listen for free on your favorite Podcast platform - search "PolyWeb" on your podcast app, or click these links:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4ROsAoZ... Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...RSS - https://www.podpage.com/polyweb/FOLLOW POLYWEB:🎥 YouTube - / @polywebhq 💻 Website - https://www.podpage.com/polyweb/📱TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@polywebhq📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/polyweb/🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/PolyWebHQ🙏 LEAVE A REVIEWIf you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.