Why Dr. Andrew Huberman Changed His Mind About Psychedelics | The Tim Ferriss Show

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Andrew is the host of the podcast Huberman Lab, which is often ranked as one of the top five podcasts in the world by both Apple and Spotify. The show aims to help viewers and listeners improve their health with science and science-based tools. New episodes air every Monday on YouTube and all podcast platforms.

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Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People” and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. The Observer and other media have named him “the Oprah of audio” due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 900 million downloads and been selected for “Best of Apple Podcasts” three years running.

[DeborahPatterson-vk]

DMT, LSD, and psilocybin mushrooms are truly remarkable. A few years back, I was grappling with severe depression and mental health issues, and was diagnosed with BPD. It wasn't until a friend suggested psilocybin mushrooms that things began to change for me. It was a lifesaver, and I've been completely clean for 6 years.

[RobPendy]

Don't forget to respect the mushrooms, Golden teachers basically, they have some very powerful potential. . It can show you what you need to see within yourself and in the world around you, changed my life for good. In the most positive way possible.

[dyhosjw]

You need to acknowledge the work done by Dr. Carl Hart as well. He’s a major figure in this scene.

[CanamyLots]

I suffered the borderline disorder for over 23 years. With so much anxietyNot until I came across psilocybin mushrooms treatmentPsilocybin treatment actually saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms

[jmcfootball]

People that have done psychedelics have been saying this for decades. It shouldn’t require millions of dollars to prove these effective. The government & pharma industry need to get out of the way. It also shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg to partake in psychedelic assisted therapy. Regardless, thank you guys for spreading the message.

[elizabethwilliams]

Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.

[SetTheCaptivesFree]

Psychedelics has changed my life, and literally saved my marriage! I’m so much more patient and caring now. I now love the outdoors and can appreciate everything in nature. Just got back from camping and I sat there most of the time observing the birds and nature’s dance. I’m so grateful

[Hison-Dcarman]

I'm a veteran, was actually addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Respect mother nature and the only great magic shrooms.

[EmilyJohnson-ncbv]

I have been depressed for a long time, but after taking mushrooms few months ago, l feel much happier and highly motivated and my ADHD gone, lost a ton of anxiousness and had a few epiphanies about how I should live my life. I decided to buy an ounce for backup, but haven’t yet felt the need to take any more since then.

[bjjwwpn]

Phsychedelics helped me quit illicit pills addiction, I was messed up I was depressed and a danger to myself. Good videos and help like this should be seen always.

[declanh]

Psychedelics have the potential to make a significant impact on mental health issues like anxiety and depression. They've been incredibly helpful for me personally.

[sentience]

Psilocybin transformed my relationship with myself and has given me agency over a long standing PTSD diagnosis.

[adampsowden]

‘These compounds are going to change the arc of history’ Profound statement. Let’s make it happen.

[isaiahwilliams]

Paul Stamets needs to be added to that list as well. He has paved the way for much research in mycology.

[amahlengubane]

Psychedelic mushrooms really healed me years back.
These are great healing compounds! When used in proper context.

[ANOTHERWOOK]

this will truly bend the arc of history. I've been waiting for this moment for so long and I'm so happy you guys can finally speak about this to the world.

[therealhealinginstitute]

I convinced my mom who has never done drugs or ever been drunk (she’s 68) to do mushrooms.
Truly what she needed. She said she wished all her friends could experience it. She called it “ a reset.”
I know personally it was one of the most needed and meaningful experiences I had ever had.
I would go every 6 months or so and do 3.5G alone, with intent.
I have no need anymore but do see the mass benefits.
It’s here on our earth for a reason. ❤

[amyk.budzinski]

Andrew Huberman- IT'S ABOUT TIME!! haha ;) I've been listening to you since the start of your podcast. I'm so glad to hear you're finding balance in your psyche via psychedelics. As a therapist myself, I see many high-achievers get to where they are because of a traumatic past; a sort of "flip the script" or "reverse the curse." The degree to which they achieve is of equal, b;ut opposite, order of magnitude congruent to their trauma. At some point, they reach a personal vertex only to realize they're still not happy. The use of psychedelics allows a type of "centering" that anchors people to their own calm middle ground; a place between what we perceive as our psychological extremes. We don't have to exist in a "0 or 180 degree" state; we can exist at 90 degrees, while also knowing we'll always have access to all degrees between 0-180 if we consciously choose to use those parts. With further growth, we realize we have access to 360 degrees of consciousness in our psyche, and then the dimensions expand from 2D to 3D; and we see ALL of ourselves within the context of our interpersonal relationship dynamics. I'm SO HAPPY FOR YOUR GROWTH!!!!

[ellesab]

I’m really excited to see where the next decade takes us in this field. I’m glad to say that here in Australia from this coming July psilocybin and MDMA will be able to be accessed legally from licences psychiatrists for mental health issues. Very proud moment for us. First nation in the world to be doing so. This sets a precedent for the rest of the world.

[Knifymoloko]

How amazing to see Dr. Huberman so obviously moved by his personal, guided, experiences with psychedelics. Yes, finally thanks to MAPS and Co. there will be an astounding clamor for how these medicines are profound in their scope of provoking self-reflection on what this life is about. May the availability come sooner than later. The healing will spread far and wide.