In this episode of Inbodied Life, Lauren sits down with her father who is the primary prescribing medical doctor  in her Los Angeles based private practice. Dr. Dad supports Lauren’s work with ketamine assisted pscyhotherapy. In this conversation, we talk about Stephen’s journey into psychedelic experience, shifting from an attitude of "all drugs are bad" to understanding the healing powers that psychedelics carry.    Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Stephen Taus MD graduated from Chicago Medical School in 1970. He’s been in private practice in San Pedro, California for nearly 50 years where he integrates alternative approaches such as acupuncture into his work. Stephen loves his family, healing work, and being a doctor.    What You Will Learn:   How one doctor became open to psychedelic experience later in life, and why education is so important for those considering transformational experiences with consciousness medicine The beautiful privilege of working with psychedelic medicine, and what its like to offer medicine as a father - daughter team The importance of acceptance and authenticity  The emerging problems in the medical field    Resources:    www.inbodiedlife.com