From Mindfulness to Psychedelics: Rethinking Mental Health and Human Potential

In this episode, I talk with Michael Juberg—academic, therapist, and scientific journalist exploring the intersection of mindfulness, compassion, and psychedelic medicine.Michael shares his journey as a self-described underdog, reflecting on the power of grit, self-belief, and persistence in shaping both his life and career. We explore how mindfulness is evolving from an individual practice into a tool for social change, helping to cultivate empathy, reduce polarization, and improve collective well-being.We also dive into the emerging science of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Michael explains how substances like ketamine, MDMA, and psilocybin are being used in clinical settings to treat depression, trauma, and existential distress—often with profound and lasting effects. This is a conversation about healing—not just at the individual level, but across systems, communities, and society as a whole.🔗 LINKSInternational Society for Contemplative Research https://iscrsociety.org/about/Science of Mindfulness https://scienceofmindfulness.orgGlobal Compassion Coalition https://www.globalcompassioncoalition.org/CONNECT WITH BRAD HOOKhttps://www.instagram.com/bradhookhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleyhookEXPLORE MOREAttend a live experience: https://flame.liveDiscover Brad's work: https://bradleyhook.comValues Institute: https://values.institute