Episode · Huberman Lab · 2023-06-12
Books mentioned on The Science of MDMA & Its Therapeutic Uses: Benefits & Risks
In this episode, I discuss Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), which is also commonly known as “ecstasy” or “molly,” including how it works in the brain to cause short- and long- term-shifts in em
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Pihkal
Discussed“And by the way, if you're interested in the story of Alexander Shulgin and the drugs he synthesized, as well as the group he built to take these drugs and try them—who had several members using these drugs in therapy with their patients for a long time, both before and after MDMA became illegal—there's a wonderful book called Pihkal, which”
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Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic
Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic by Paul Conti, MD, is a comprehensive medical and psychiatric guide that explores the mechanics of trauma and outlines actionable steps toward recovery and healing.
Discussed“If any of you are interested in trauma and its treatment, I highly recommend the book "Trauma" by Dr. Paul Conti. He's an MD, a medical doctor, psychiatrist, and he was featured as a guest on this podcast. He's been on a number of other prominent podcasts.”
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The Body Keeps the Score
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk is a bestselling exploration of how trauma physically affects the mind and body, offering insights into healing.
Discussed“Many may have heard of the book 'The Body Keeps the Score,' which suggests that trauma can be stored in the body; however, it is important to clarify that traumas aren't actually stored in the body itself. What is stored are the activations of neural circuits that include both the brain and body, which center around a brain structure called”
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