The New Science of Psychedelics, Sex, and Deep Connection

Shownotes    Layla's story of encountering aliens for the first time How psilocybin impacts people's sex lives compared to SSRIs What changed for Tomasso sexually after a guided psilocybin experience  What makes your romantic partner the best, or worst, thing for your nervous system Why a healthy, happy man can set a tone for an entire relationship Why choosing your partner is the most important decision you will ever make   Bio Tommaso Barba a PhD candidate at the Centre for Psychedelic Research, Imperial College London. Under the mentorship of Dr. David Erritzoe and Prof. David Nutt, he has co-authored more than ten high-impact publications, including five as first author, in prestigious journals like The Lancet EClinical Medicine and Nature Scientific Reports. His research explores the efficacy of psychedelics compared to traditional antidepressants, short acting tryptamines and the impact of psychedelics and MDMA on couples' intimacy, advocating for their potential in improving couples' connection within therapeutic settings. Tommaso's work has garnered widespread international and national media recognition, reflecting both its scientific importance and its societal relevance. He has been featured in Forbes USA, The Times, The Telegraph, Rolling Stone , CNN, Women's Health and more.   You can follow Tomasso's work on Instagram and on X, read his research here, and sign up to join Tomasso's Psychedelics and Couples Study. Follow Layla! 🌸 Instagram 🌐 Website 💌 Weekly Email 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts 🎶 Listen on Spotify 💋 MOOD Sexy Plant Activated Supplements 🔥 For Men: Men's Sexual Mastery 🌹 Obliss: The Sexual Masterclass for Women   Timestamps   00:01:00  - Guest introduction 00:03:13 - The legendary story of how Layla and Tomasso first met 00:04:40 - Discover the VITA™ Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification 00:11:57 - Layla shares her story of encountering aliens for the first time 00:15:45 - The real, tangible outcome of Layla's alien experience 00:17:29 - Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist 00:21:35 - How psilocybin impacts people's sex lives positively compared to SSRIs 00:27:30 - The parallels between psychedelics and sacred sexuality 00:31:15 - Tomasso shares what changed for him sexually after a guided psilocybin experience  00:36:36 - [AD] 2 FREE sticks of MOOD SEX MAGIC™ Elixir with code PODCAST at checkout 00:42:29 - Why your romantic partner can be the best, and worst, thing for your nervous system 00:50:43 - How Tomasso's research has mapped to his own growth in intimacy 00:53:04 - The moment Tomasso realized he didn't actually love himself 01:00:48 - A healthy, happy man can set a tone for an entire relationship 01:06:14 - Why love is a skill, not a feeling 01:16:00 - Why obsession and ecstatic feelings can be big red flags 01:20:01 - The most important decision you will ever make 01:25:53 - The exact study Tomasso would do if funding wasn't an issue 01:29:39 - Conclusion