EP #1391: How Microdosing Psilocybin Helps Ease Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD & Is a Great Tool for Self-Care

Send us a text Summary Reverend Dr. Leah Linder, co-founder of SETAS Seminary, discusses the use of psilocybin as a form of medicine for mental health. The seminary was formed to offer legal access to psilocybin through the Religious Freedom Act. Psilocybin has been found to have benefits for depression, anxiety, PTSD, diabetes, sleep disturbances, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, cognitive decline, and neurological disorders. Microdosing psilocybin involves taking sub-perceptual doses to create a state of neuroplasticity in the brain, allowing for the rewiring of neural patterns. The seminary offers different formulas for microdosing based on individual needs and also provides educational resources and community events. Dr. Leah Linder discusses the benefits of psilocybin and the role of Setas Seminary in providing access to psychedelic medicine. She shares how microdosing can improve mental health and enhance focus and creativity. Dr. Linder explains the process of becoming a member of the church and receiving sacrament, as well as the importance of integration and community support. She also addresses contraindications for psilocybin use and the potential for further research and mainstream acceptance of psychedelic-assisted therapies. LEARN MORE AT www.setasseminary.org Keywords: psilocybin, mental health, microdosing, neuroplasticity, SETAS Seminary, religious freedom, depression, anxiety, PTSD, diabetes, sleep disturbances, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, cognitive decline, neurological disorders, psilocybin, Setas Seminary, microdosing, mental health, sacrament, integration, community support, contraindications, research, mainstream acceptance Takeaways SETAS Seminary was formed to offer legal access to psilocybin as a form of medicine for mental health through the Religious Freedom Act. Psilocybin has been found to have benefits for depression, anxiety, PTSD, diabetes, sleep disturbances, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, cognitive decline, and neurological disorders. Microdosing psilocybin involves taking sub-perceptual doses to create a state of neuroplasticity in the brain and rewire neural patterns. SETAS Seminary offers different formulas for microdosing based on individual needs and provides educational resources and community events. Psilocybin can have profound effects on mental health and spirituality, leading to transformative experiences. Setas Seminary provides access to psilocybin through a church membership model, offering sacrament and community support. Integration is a crucial part of the healing process, and Setas Seminary offers resources and support for members. There are contraindications for psilocybin use, particularly for individuals on lithium therapy or with bipolar disorder. Further research and mainstream acceptance of psychedelic-assisted therapies are needed to fully understand their potential benefits. Sound Bites "SETAS seminary came to be because we wanted to be able to offer psilocybin as a form of medicine for patients." "Psilocybin has benefits for depression, anxiety, PTSD, diabetes, sleep disturbances, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, cognitive decline, and neurological disorders." "Microdosing psilocybin involves taking sub-perceptual doses to create neuroplasticity and rewire neural patterns." "It was the most profound spiritual experience she's ever had in her life." "This is truly root cause medicine and I'm so, so passionate about it." "Come on out to Reno. We'll pick you up from the airport." Chapters00:00Introduction to SETAS Seminary 02:42Forming SETAS Seminary through the Religious Freedom Act 06:00Microdosing Protocol and Duration 08:19Effects of Microdosing Psilocybin 10:41Joining SETAS Se