Dr. Dan Engle: A deeper look at the psychedelic renaissance. How psychedelics can be used for healing, as well as the potential risks involved. .

In this conversation, Ryan Anderson interviews Dr. Dan Engle about the use of psychedelics as medicine and the challenges of scaling this approach. Dr. Dan Engle is a psychiatrist with a clinical practice that combines aspects of regenerative medicine, psychedelic research, integrative spirituality, and peak performance.  Dr. Engle shares his background in medicine and psychiatry, as well as his personal experiences with ayahuasca and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Dan talks about the importance of integrating the shadow side and addressing the potential risks and challenges of scaling psychedelic therapy. In this conversation, Ryan questions the medical model and the challenges of scaling the therapeutic model as well as the potential for harm if not done properly. Ryan points out some of the issues with MAPS and other organizations that he feels should be brought to light. Ryan emphasizes the need to question authority and points out periods of time where psychedelics have been used for harm and abuse throughout history.  Ryan brings up MK-ULTRA and the shadow side of the psychedelic renaissance as well as the harms caused in the past by big Pharma with the opioid / oxycontin epidemic. Dr.Dan emphasizes the importance of training and education in the psychedelic field and the need for facilitators to have their own transformative experiences. They touch on the dark side of the psychedelic movement and the importance of integrity and accountability and open dialogue to allow for broader conversations to take place.    Dan and Ryan speak about integration as an important component of these experiences. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

16:48 Bridging the Gap: Communicating Psychedelic Medicine to our culture

29:07 The Role of Ayahuasca and Traumatic Brain Injuries in Dr. Engle's Journey

38:11 Scaling Psychedelic Therapy: Addressing Risks and Challenges

45:19 The Importance of Shadow Integration in Psychedelic Healing

47:18 Longitudinal Studies and the Future of Psychedelic Therapy

48:46 Building Fellowship and Community in Transformative Times

59:31 Addressing the Dark Side of the Psychedelic Movement

01:05:47 Faith and Inner Authority in Navigating Life's Challenges

01:19:41 The Importance of Integrity and Accountability

01:26:46 Stay Curious and Dig Deep: Finding Meaning and Purpose

Intro and exit music used: Strange the dreamer by Savfk - www.youtube.com/@sav

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Dr. Dan Engle is a psychiatrist with a clinical practice that combines aspects of regenerative medicine, psychedelic research, integrative spirituality, and peak performance.

His medical degree is from the University of Texas in San Antonio. His psychiatry residency degree is from the University of Colorado in Denver, and his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship degree is from Oregon Health & Science University.

Dr. Engle is an international consultant to several global healing centers facilitating the use of long-standing indigenous plant medicines for healing and awakening.  He is the founder of Full Spectrum Medicine, a psychedelic integration and educational platform; and Thank You Life, a non-profit funding stream supporting access to psychedelic therapies.

Dr. Engle is the author of The Concussion Repair Manual: A Practical Guide to Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries, as well as his new book, A Dose of Hope: A Story of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy.

Connect with Dr. Dan:

www.drdanengle.com

www.thankyoulife.org

www.concussionrepair.com

www.fullspectrummedicine.com

Resources:

Integration Coaching

https://affiliate.beingtruetoyou.com/a/CTP/Awonderjunkie

Connect with Ryan Anderson

https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/

Breathe4Flow.com

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical recommendation, diagnosis, or treatment. The use of information in this podcast is at one’s own discretion, and is not an endorsement of use given the complexity inherent in these medicines, and the current variable widespread illegality of their usage. 

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