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 Disorders 0:12:39 – Is Mental Illness Genetic? 0:14:36 – Epigenetics 0:15:57 – Trauma 0:19:46 – Transgenerational Epigenetics 0:28:45 – Exposure Therapy 0:32:19 – Is Mental Illness a Biochemical Imbalance? 0:33:45 – Serotonin 0:49:00 – How Effective Are SSRIs? 0:53:49 – Psychedelic Medicine 0:57:34 – Neuro-Catalytic Agents 1:10:38 – Neuroplasticity 1:16:29 – Newness as Threat 1:24:41 – Meditation 1:30:21 – Ketamine-Assisted Therapy 2:04:38 – Methods of Ketamine Delivery 2:15:40 – Contraindicators 2:18:06 – Clinical Research 2:21:59 – Cost To 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: HVMN A 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/COMMUNE Big Bold Health Big Bold Health has just released its ultimate immune synergy combo of its top immune active 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”. Kyolic Prevention 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/onecommune and get 10% off on Magnesium Breakthrough with code onecommune Thrive Market This 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