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Psychedelic Conversations | Dr. Benjamin Malcolm - Psychedelic Pharmacology #84

Apr 23, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 84
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Episode description

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!


Episode 84:

In this episode we discuss Ben's background, what brought him to this work, how psychedelics are becoming an alternative to SSRIs, understanding serotonin syndrome/toxicity, having the correct approach to microdosing, current observations on the psychedelic renaissance, the differences between ayahuasca and mescaline, Ben's offerings and so much more!


00:00 - Fire Moment

01:29 - Introduction

03:43 - Ben's Background

07:00 - Tapering Off SSRIs

12:00 - Serotonin Syndrome/Toxicity

21:54 - Replacing SSRIs With Psychedelics

36:02 - The Right Approach To Microdosing

46:01 - Thoughts On The Psychedelic Renaissance

50:49 - Ayahuasca And Mescaline

55:53 - LSD And Psilocybin

57:47 - Ben's Offerings

1:01:55 - Outro


About Ben:

Psychopharmacology Consultant and Psychedelic Educator.

Psychiatric Pharmacist offering psychopharmacology consulting and education relating to psychedelic pharmacology and their potential for interaction with psychiatric medication.


Connect With Ben:

https://spiritpharmacist.com/


Free Guides, Webinars, and Resources:

Blog Page: https://spiritpharmacist.com/blog/

Antidepressant and Psychedelic Drug Interaction and Tapering Guide: https://www.spiritpharmacist.com/ADpsychedelicGuide

Breakthrough Psychedelics at a Glance: MDMA, Psilocybin, Ketamine https://www.spiritpharmacist.com/pl/2147604511

Navigating Psychedelics and Psychotropics: Bridging the Gap https://www.spiritpharmacist.com/pl/2147568032

Five Guide: Pharmacology and Drug Interactions of 5-MeO-DMT https://www.spiritpharmacist.com/opt-in-FiveGuide


Thank you so much for joining us!


Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness.


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This show is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice.


About Susan Guner:

Susan is a trained somatic, trauma-informed holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology that focuses on holistic perspective through introspection, insight, and empathetic self-exploration to increase self-awareness, allowing the integration of the mind, body and spirit aspects of human experience in personal growth and development.


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