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Why Mind Wandering Is Bad For You and How to Stop It

Random, unintentional thinking like you do when your mind wanders happens in a different part of the brain than intentional thoughts. Mind wandering can make you anxious and unhappier. This…

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Psychedelics – Here’s Where We Are

Here’s rundown of the different psychedelics and why people are so excited about them. The brain’s serotonin 5HT2a is activated by psychedelics. This receptor is also affected by antidepressants and…

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Dr. Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Huberman Lab Podcast #38

This episode I discuss medical research on psychedelic compounds with Dr. Matthew Johnson, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. We discuss the biology and…