EP 156: What is Psychedelic Psychotherapy? Meet Heather Lee
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Summary: In today's episode of Better Than Gossip, Amy and Kristen chat with Heather Lee, a certified clinical anxiety therapist, a certified psychedelic-assisted psychotherapist, the founder of MedicineWomanRetreats, and the former director of women's health education at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Heather Lee has been a therapist for over 25 years, using psychedelic psychotherapy as an effective path for many seeking relief from depression and anxiety. She'll share her own journey with plant medicine that's helped her achieve deep inner peace. She'll also talk about her new program offering psychedelic retreats just for women in Jamaica. You'll learn about the history of psilocybin and the key differences between psilocybin and cannabis. She'll explain to you why psilocybin mushrooms are also called magic mushrooms. You'll learn what loopholes exist to use Psilocybin and Oregon's efforts to legalize it.  Heather will reveal the best resource to learn more about psychedelic medicine. Join us as Amy, Kristen and Heather have a fascinating conversation about psychedelic medicine and psychedelic psychotherapy. Enjoy! Better Than Gossip is a media brand that seeks to offer Ageless Advice for Timeless Women. Whether on our podcast, our streaming media show or our website, you'll find valuable information that caters to women across different generations. You are definitely in the right place!  What You Will Learn On this Show: Psilocybin, the magic mushroom, and its incredible benefits.Why is psilocybin the safest medicine?How psilocybin works in your body when you ingest it.Psilocybin microdosing and the placebo effect.Psilocybin prescreening and the people who shouldn't take it.And so much more... Quotes: "Psilocybin is a medicine that takes us out of our default mode network. It creates a new way for our brain to work at full capacity, to look at things from a new perspective, and to develop new neural pathways." (Heather Lee) "For therapists who think they can fix everything and have the answer, they need to step back and trust the medicine" (Heather Lee) "People have experiences with these medicines that are so life-changing and powerful that they equate them to the birth of a child."(Heather Lee) Resources: Finding it a challenge to take care of yourself? Try Palermo Body, a collection of all-natural skin care products. To get the 10% special savings, go to palermobody.com (link) and enter the promo code: BTG SAVINGS. When you're feeling overwhelmed and need to unplug, you need a #getaway. Use the promo code: BTG SAVINGS at checkout to save $25 off your entire stay at getaway.house (link).  If you want to boost your immune system, the Purality Health vitamin C booster is a must-try. Their patented formula delivers vitamin C right into your bloodstream. Go to puralityhealth.com (link) and use the code FFF20 to get 20% off! Better Than Gossip Website (betterthangossip.com) Email: [email protected] Better Than Gossip Social Media Instagram (@betterthangossip_) and Facebook (@BetterThanGossip) Better Than Gossip Show How to Change Your Mind: The New Science of Psychedelics …
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