This week, renowned writer and author Michael Pollan on the new science of psychedelics. Pollan describes how new treatments using psilocybin can open pathways in our minds and when used with supervision, have been successful in treating depression, anxiety and addiction.
Becoming a Buddhist: Two renowned teachers, two stories of transformation
Estrangement: Why are adult children cutting off their parents?
Why minimalism: A history, practice and industry
Effective altruism and our collective human heritage
A perfect childhood, an elite education, and the horror of schizophrenia
The science, language, and many dimensions of pain
MDMA, Ecstasy, Molly: Coming soon to a therapist near you
‘There is life after diagnosis’: Navigating the challenges of dementia care and support
The future of AI: Its impact on creativity, humanity, and well being
The long reach of grief: How one death on 9/11 reverberates today
Say the right thing: DEI and the pathway to positive and constructive dialogue
Spiritual language for the non-believer: Jennifer Michael Hecht’s search for wonder
Raising minors: Prioritizing our children’s future and well being
Nature’s gifts: The hidden life of trees and the joy of animals
Understanding success — and why talent and ability are not always key
Defining life and personhood: What science, philosophy, and religion have to say
Wintering and enchantment: A pathway to healing and happiness
The beauty of games and the dark side of gamification
Black poetry and the unearthing of forgotten histories
Author Brad Stulberg on peak performance strategies and overcoming OCD
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