Episode 194: The Pros and Cons of Psychedelic Compounds: an interview with Psychedelic Researcher Rebekah Senanayake
On today's episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I'm talking to Rebekah Senanayake about the use of psychedelics and the compounds found in ayahuasca. Rebekah is a Ph.D. candidate in cultural anthropology and a psychedelic researcher interested in the relationship between culture, altered states of consciousness and health. This episode of the Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Physiologic Flexibility Certification (https://physiologicflexibility.com). If you're looking for a way to be robust, resilient, and anti-fragile, while also looking for true longevity gains and advanced recovery, get on the waitlist to be notified when the course opens March 20, 2023.
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Show Notes
- [7:15] Intro to Rebekah's research on medicinal plants in Peru
- [11:48] Differences and similarities with LSD and ayahuasca
- [18:57] First steps in finding a guide
- [22:44] What to consider
- [24:28] Dr. Mike's experience
- [31:42] Ayahuasca's components
- [42:26] Advice for people new to the experience
- [50:35] The brewing process
- [54:52] What it would take to move toward legalization
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About Rebekah:
Rebekah's research is interested in the relationship between culture, altered states of consciousness and health. She is currently investigating altered states of consciousness and ego dissolution.