We Can Do Hard Things 240. Are Psychedelics an Answer? with Dr. Hillary McBride
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Sep 12, 2023 Dr. Hillary McBride, therapeutic psychedelics expert, joins the podcast to discuss the science behind how psychedelics break old patterns and create new ones. She also shares her personal journey with therapeutic psychedelics, uncovering the root of her eating disorder and how psychedelics can reveal your innate goodness. The podcast explores the etymology of psychedelics, their connection to compassion and empathy, and their potential as a form of treatment for various clinical issues, personal growth, spirituality, and well-being.
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Math and Poetry of Psychedelics
- Glennon Doyle Melton introduces the concept of "math and poetry" in relation to psychedelics.
- She questions if psychedelics create new neural pathways, allowing individuals to break free from rigid thought patterns.
Neural Mechanisms of Psychedelics
- Psychedelics decrease activity in the default mode network, responsible for introspection and self-criticism, allowing for spontaneous brain activity.
- This increased neuroplasticity, lasting weeks after the session, facilitates new neural connections and thought patterns.
The Balloon Metaphor
- During her psychedelic journey, Dr. McBride visualized herself as a child, funneling painful experiences into a balloon.
- This process, she realized, was the origin of her eating disorder, a way to make herself and her pain disappear.