Why Lived Experience Matters in Psychedelic Professional Training

Meet Monnica Williams, PhD, @drmonnica.bsky.social clinical psychologist, researcher, and professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa.

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Informed consent matters. But it is not the same as safety.

A person can be fully informed on paper and still be unprepared for what participation or treatment actually feels like.

#PsychedelicTherapy #PsychedelicResearch #PatientSafety #LivedExperience #ClinicalTrials

Michael Pollan: The Hidden Cost Of Constant Distraction (Use THIS Practice To Reclaim Your Attention, Clarity, And Inner Freedom) Podcast Episode · On Purpose with Jay Shetty · 16 February · 1hr 21min

Great podcast for anyone interested in the human mind and being truly present. Jay Shetty and Michael Pollan dive into how practices that quiet the mind create deeper connection with the world around us

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What Placebo Can Cost Participants in Prolonged Crossover Trials

Meet Kathy Neustadt, a clinical trial participant who received placebo in an MDMA-assisted therapy research for PTSD.

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Upcoming workshop: Apr 11, 2026 • 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 17:00 UTC (19:00 Central Europe)

Discover how to leverage lived experience as quality and safety infrastructure in psychedelic care.

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Everyone wants the breakthrough, but few stay for what comes after.

It’s in the small choices, the quiet moments, the way you start showing up differently over time.

That’s where things actually begin to shift.

Check the link in the bio to learn more!

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Is it depression or Autistic Burnout?
For years, I lived under the wrong diagnosis. Traditional treatments fail when we mistake a nervous system paralyzed by "masking" for a simple chemical imbalance.
In my latest article, I explore the neurobiology of burnout and the emerging role of psilocybin […]

Joining this workshop? Lived Experience as Quality and Safety Infrastructure in Psychedelic Care

🗓 Apr 11, 2026 • 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 17:00 UTC

If you’re a clinician/therapist, researcher, QA, program lead, or study staff, this is for you.

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Why Individual Treatment May Not Be Enough in Psychedelic Care

Meet Chris Stauffer, MD, psychiatrist, addiction medicine specialist, and investigator of group MDMA therapy for veterans with PTSD.

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JAMA Psychiatry presents "Psychedelic Therapy vs Antidepressants for the Treatment of Depression Under Equal Unblinding Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" by Zachary J. Williams, MD, PhD@1, Hannah Barnett, MSc@4, and Balázs Szigeti, PhD@4.

#PsychedelicTherapy was not more effective than open-label traditional antidepressants for major #Depression. Blinding improved outcomes for antidepressants but not for psychedelic-assisted therapy.

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No evidence for psychedelics and depression despite 'hype' Despite growing interest in psychedelics and cannabis for treating depression, evidence the treatments work is limited.

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What Being Taken Off the Clinical Trial Really Felt Like

Meet Kerrilee Barrett, a mental health practitioner who participated in a clinical trial involving a psychoactive substance for PTSD.

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Ibogaine Care and Why Lived Experience Matters

Meet Jonathan Dickinson, a psychologist, renowned Ibogaine expert, published researcher, and CEO & co-founder at Ambio Life Sciences.

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How Psilocybin Therapy Changed the Way I Process Emotions

Meet Daryna Skybina, MPS who participated in a clinical trial studying psilocybin-assisted therapy for people with advanced cancer.

#PsychedelicTherapy #PsychedelicResearch #LivedExperience #CancerResearch #PatientVoices #Psychedelics

Safety in psychedelic care cannot rely only on protocols, clinical training, or symptom scores.

The people who go through these treatments often see risks, challenges, and gaps that formal systems miss.

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Committee debates psychedelic‑assisted therapy pilot for veterans; sponsors say bill preserves ongoing research Lawmakers discussed SB191, a time‑limited pilot designed to prevent enrolled veterans from losing access to psychedelic‑assisted therapies if FDA approval proceeds; members praised the potential benefits but asked whether state programs should intervene before FDA processes conclude.

Connecticut lawmakers are debating a crucial bill that aims to protect veterans' access to vital psychedelic-assisted therapies amid slow FDA approvals.

Learn more here!

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Psychedelic clinical trials measure important outcomes.

But the people who go through these experiences often see dimensions of healing and challenge that standard frameworks miss.

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Psilocybin Therapy for Depression Can Be Both Healing and Destabilizing

Meet Heather Joy, a clinical trial participant in an open-label psilocybin-assisted therapy study for treatment-resistant depression.

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Helus' psychedelic drug DMT 'could help treat depression' Helus' psychedelic derived from ayahuasca, a brew used in shamanistic rituals in South America, has shown promise as a treatment for depression.

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Destigmatization, Legalization, and Why Clear Rules Protect Patients

Meet Janina Kowalski, MD, a psychiatrist who underwent ketamine, MDMA, LSD, and psilocybin in experiential therapist training.

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Psychedelic therapy is offering new hope for veterans & first responders living with PTSD. Research shows psilocybin, MDMA & LSD may help process trauma, reduce anxiety, and restore connection. Healing should be an option.

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Beyond Lip Service: Meaningful Inclusion of Lived Experience

Meet Simon Amar, MD, a psychiatrist and investigator for MDMA for PTSD and psilocybin for anxiety clinical trials

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MDMA-Assisted Therapy Trial: Safety, Trust, and Returning to Work

Meet Sehrish Sayani, who participated in a Phase 3 MDMA-assisted therapy clinical trial for PTSD.

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William James helped lay the foundations of modern psychology.

And yet his insight still challenges us:

What we choose to attend to shapes what we call knowledge.

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The Importance of Sharing Nuanced and Difficult Psychedelic Experiences

Meet Will Barone, Psy.D, a clinical psychologist and qualitative researcher in studies with MDMA, psilocybin, & ketamine

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I can run again! A surprising cure after 20 years of pain.

➡️Unjourneying.com

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Inside Group Ketamine-Assisted Therapy: A Firsthand Experience

Meet Jana Sladkova, PhD, who participated in a group ketamine-assisted therapy program for depression.

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Become a next gen ethical #psychedelicpractitioner w our Graduate Degrees in Interdisciplinary Psychedelic Care, in partnership w/ @synthesisrtrt. Free info session 26th February: tinyurl.com/36b7r8me #ConsciousEducation #psychedelictherapy #psychedelicpractitioner #psilocybin

Short-duration psychedelic therapy shows promise for major depression treatment A phase IIa randomized trial found that intravenous dimethyltryptamine (DMT) with structured psychological support produced rapid reductions in depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive diso...

A fast-acting psychedelic therapy may rapidly reduce major depression symptoms, offering new hope where other treatments fall short. Results are early but promising. 🌈🧠 Read more: www.news-medical.net/news/2026021... #Depression #PsychedelicTherapy

Breakthrough or hype? COMP360 (psilocybin) showed 2 positive Phase 3 trials for treatment‑resistant depression — rapid, durable MADRS gains; safety manageable in clinic. Full breakdown → future.xsbrt.com/PsilocybinCOMP360Depress... Replies/saves welcome #psychedelictherapy