Episode #121: A Medical Perspective on Psychedelic Interventions for Healing

My guest this week is Dr. Pamela Kryskow. Are you curious about psychedelics—psilocybin or ketamine, MDMA and other emerging therapies? Are you looking for solutions to calm your nervous system? Struggling to find support for improving mental health, depression, anxiety, alleviating trauma, addictions, or chronic pain? I've invited Dr. Pamela on the show to share her clinical experience and medical perspective on the use of psychedelic interventions. Through her many years of clinical practice, university research, and non-profit organization, Roots to Thrive, she talks about what have been the most effective modalities in her patient population, and some of them may be very surprising. Although there are a variety of tools at our disposal, the most powerful and long lasting are the ones within; our willingness to heal and the belief in ourselves. Roots to Thrive has been changing lives around the world from those suffering with chronic pain to severe mental health issues, in both clinic and virtual settings, tune in to episode 121 to find out more. And please share with anyone you think could be helped by this important work. ❤️ Learn more about Roots to Thrive at https://rootstothrive.com. ------ Follow Dr. Pamela Kryskow: Roots to Thrive Website LinkedIn ------ Episode Sponsors Oxford HealthSpan brings us Primeadine, which upregulates autophagy and mitophagy, helps the immune system to rejuvenate plus it protects DNA and supports deep sleep, hair skin and nails! It's a staple in my supplement stack! If you haven't tried it yet, go to Primeadine's website to learn more and use promo code BIONAT15 to save 15%. DrinkHRW: I drink molecular hydrogen water every morning before anything else and have my clients do the same. Why? Molecular hydrogen is foundational to supporting a healthy body; through its ability to help to manage reactive oxygen species (ROS), inflammation, improve metabolic balance, and more research is continually coming out. DrinkHRW also has a new hydrogen tablet with ImmunoLP20 to support the body's immune system, respiratory health, liver health, stress response, oral health, and more! Visit DrinkHRW and use code Longevity for 15% off. ------ Episode Takeways [05:30] Dr. Pamela Kryskow's story and foundational support… [09:30] What modalities are the most impressive or surprising when it comes to chronic pain?.. [18:08] How did Dr.Kryskow come across psychedelics in medicine?.. [22:35] What is ketamine?.. [33:35] Psilocybin for end of life, addiction and other uses… [42:00] Importance of taking ownership of your health… [44:00] Why group work is so effective… [49:00] Indigenous elders and their deep knowledge of psychedelics… [56:00] How does Roots to Thrive work? [01:05:54] Closing thoughts and how to learn more about Roots to Thrive… ------ Follow Nat Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Work with Nat: Book Your 20 Minute Optimization Consult