In our previous episode, we explored the scientifically documented benefits of ayahuasca in a deep-dive interview with Sheryl Attig, Ph.D. I recommend taking in that episode before you experience this one. This is Part Two of our discussion. Here, Sheryl expands beyond ayahuasca to include the benefits of LSD, psychedelic mushrooms, and more. As I noted last time, Sheryl is an expert on the benefits and dangers of ayahuasca and other psychedelics. She even serves as an expert witness in psychedelic-related legal matters. I love how Sheryl’s eloquence and keen intellect make all this easy to understand. I also appreciate that her years of personal experience with psychedelics give her an insider’s perspective. My Resources Free video: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Free Guide to Fast and Easy Awakening, Healing, and More. I lead you through all four types of my invocations! Learn about VIP Day: your potent opportunity for profound personal transformation! Check out my #1 Amazon bestseller: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Complete Guide to Fast and Easy Spiritual Awakening, Healing, and More. Available as an audiobook narrated by yours truly. (FREE if you're not yet an Audible member!) Also available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover starting at $3.99, and included with Kindle Unlimited. Every month, I give away a free one-year Awakening Plus membership to an “Awaken, Heal, and Thrive!” listener. Click here to enter! “Awakening Plus” online membership Sheryl's Resources Attig, S. (under review). The spiritual significance of psychedelics. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Bouso, J.C., Gonzalez, D., Fondevila, S., Cutchet, M., Fernandez, X., Barbosa, P.C.R., Alcazar-Corcoles, M.A., Araujo, W.S., Barbanoj, M.J., Fabregas, J.M., & Riba, J. (2012). Personality, psychopathology, life attitudes and neuropsychological performance among ritual users of ayahuasca: A longitudinal study. Plos One, 7(8)1-13. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0042421 Daldegan-Beuno, D., Revesz, D., Morais, P.R., Barbosa, P.C.R., & Maia, L.O. (2022). Psychosocial and drug use assessment of regular vs. non-regular ayahuasca users in a Brazilian sample: a web-based survey. Substance Use & Misuse, 57(7), 1072-1081. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10826084.2022.2063896 Dos Santos, R.G., & Hallak, J.E. (2017). Effects of the natural β-Carboline alkaloid harmine, a main constituent of the ayahuasca, in memory and in the hippocampus: A systematic literature review of preclinical studies. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 49(1), 1-10. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02791072.2016.1260189 Fonseca, A.M., Dos Santos, R.G., De Mederios, L.S., Veiga, T.A.M., Casses, F., Bruniera, C.P., Rossi, G.N., Bouse, J.C., Hallak, J.E.C., Santos, F.P., Paranhos, B.A.P.B., Yonamine, M., Rodrigues, E. (2023). Long-term ayahuasca use is associated with preserved global cognitive function and improved memory: a cross-sectional study with ritual users. European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience.https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00406-024-01817-9 Maia, L.O., Daldegan-Bueno, D., WieBner, I., Araujo, D.B., Tofoli, L.F. (2023). Ayahuasca’s therapeutic potential: What we know – and what not. European Neuropsychopharmacology, 66, 45-61. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924977X22008847?via%3Dihub Ona, G., Kohek, M., Massaguer, T., Gomariz, A. Jimenez, D.F., Dos Santos, R.G., Hallak, J.E., Alcazar-Corcoles, M.A., & Bouso, J.C. (2019). Ayahuasca and public health: Health status, psychological well-being, lifestyle, and coping strategies in a large sample of ritual ayahuasca users. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 51(2, 135-145. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02791072.2019.1567961 A 60-minute talk followed by 29 minutes of questions and answers with astrobiologist Dr. Bruce Damer. He describes growing up with Asperger’s Syndrome, being healed of it with ayahuasca, harnessing his innate visioning powers, and combining it with visions given by ayahuasca -- ultimately leading him to a groundbreaking new theory about the emergence of life on earth. The focus of the talk is using psychedelics to enhance creativity and problem solving. ESPD ’55 Dr. Bruce Damer presents It’s High Time For Science (5/25/2022). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUQCrakiRqA
