How MDMA Is Transforming Mental Health - Dr Dan Engle - #367

**Chris Williamson** (0:00)
Hello, friends. Welcome back to the show. My guest today is Dr. Dan Engle. He's an MD, the founder and medical director of Kuya Institute for Transformational Medicine, and an author. For the last 50 years, MDMA has been illegal whilst psychological trauma and depression has been mostly treated by trying to negate their symptoms through medication. After decades of research and lobbying, we're finally on the verge of being able to treat the root causes of psychological pain by using the very same drug, which has been around since 1912 Today, expect to learn what an MDMA-assisted psychotherapy session is actually like, what makes MDMA such a useful therapeutic tool, the difference in effectiveness between MDMA and current psych meds, what the future of its availability looks like, and much more. It does feel quite surprising to speak to someone who is so far down the plant medicine and holistic health route, but also has all of the typical Western doctor of medicine qualifications. Dan's been on the board for a ton of companies as their director of medicine, but he's also very, very interested in what plants can do and taking a more Eastern and more traditional approach to how we view our health. And also, I really want to do MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. It sounds great, to be honest. It sounds like an awesome way to spend an afternoon. Let me know what you think at chriswillx, wherever you follow me, Instagram, Twitter, etc, etc. And if you enjoy this episode, just share it with a friend and make sure that you've hit subscribe. In other news, this episode is brought to you by Pure Sport CBD. Their brand new Pure Sport Mind and Body Mushroom Blend is a really cool product. It's already difficult enough to work out what you're supposed to take, with what dosages, at what time of the day. And Pure Sport's taken all the guesswork out of it. If you've ever watched Paul Stamets on Rogan, he talks about the crazy, crazy impact that mushrooms can have on your health and your longevity. And Pure Sport's put together a powerful, invigorating and stimulating blend of six mushrooms that seek to enhance focus and also aid in relieving stress and anxiety. You get improved cognitive function from lion's mane, chaga, rishi mushrooms, shiitake and cordyceps. It's pretty cool. I've been using it for the last week and a half. And yeah, I've been really enjoying it. Plus it smells gorgeous. It smells like chocolate, which is lovely. Also my favorite product, that Unwind blend is the best pre-sleep supplement that I've found. If you're struggling to get to sleep on a nighttime, then you need to try this out. And you can get 20% off everything site-wide, including Unwind and their mushroom blend by going to puresportcbd.com/modernwisdom and using the code MW20 at checkout. They ship worldwide, so no matter where you are, you can get this product and this discount. puresportcbd.com/modernwisdom and MW20 at checkout for a big fat 20% discount. In other, other news, this episode is brought to you by DW Aligners. You can get the perfect straight smile that you have always dreamed of 70% cheaper than other invisible align methods. And in as little as three to six months, you have invisible aligners that you slot into your mouth. Incrementally over time, you swap those out for new ones, and they slowly move your teeth into position, creating a straighter smile. They're really unobtrusive. People can't tell that you've got them in. You can drink water with them in. You can also talk. You can even have meetings, and people probably wouldn't even know. On top of that, they have an at-home system, customer service, where you get appointed a treatment coordinator to help you through every single step of the way, and you track your progress using a self-scan unit, which uses artificial intelligence and a team of registered dentists to ensure that you're moving forward correctly. The half a billion scans deep and counting on this system. It's an easier, quicker and cheaper way to get the smile that you've always dreamed of while still receiving all the support and expertise that you would traditionally. Plus, they also offer great finance plans. You can go today and check out what they can do by heading to dwaligners.co.uk/modernwisdom.
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