What if science and ancient wisdom could team up to help you heal and feel more connected to yourself? Dr. David Rabin, Psychiatrist, Neuroscientist, and Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer of Apollo Neuroscience, gets into how we can use psychedelics, neuroscience, and even wearable tech to unlock emotional safety and healing. From his childhood curiosity about dreams to helping trauma survivors today, Dr. Rabin shares stories and insights that might just shift how you see mental health.
Dr. Rabin’s work takes us deep into what it means to truly heal, blending the power of self-awareness, the human need for touch, and the wisdom of ancient practices. You’ll hear about his work with veterans, why feeling safe is at the heart of mental wellness, and how the little things—like vibrations from the Apollo device—can have a big impact. It’s less about complicated science and more about how we can all use these tools in our everyday lives. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to feel whole again, this conversation is a must-listen.
So, how do we take groundbreaking research and turn it into something that actually helps people? Dr. Rabin makes it simple and relatable, breaking down how psychedelics and tech can bring calm, connection, and healing into our lives. Whether you’re curious about the mind-body connection or just looking for new ways to support your mental health, this episode offers actionable takeaways for everyone.
Key Timestamps:
[00:01:01] Transformative potential of psychedelics.
[00:05:15] Study of stress and dreams.
[00:08:40] Psychedelics and dream exploration.
[00:11:38] Subconscious and unconscious exploration.
[00:15:15] Present moment awareness and trauma.
[00:20:25] Healing through presence and connection.
[00:22:54] Wisdom through lived experience.
[00:26:39] Healing through facilitating others.
[00:30:35] Healing through helping others.
[00:34:04] Objectivity in therapeutic relationships.
[00:39:36] Indigenous wisdom in healing.
[00:46:03] Relearning safety in trauma healing.
[00:50:40] Technology for feeling safe.
[00:52:50] Intersection of science and spirituality.
Memorable Quotes:
"Wisdom is one of those things that we really can't get from Google or from information searches. You really have to live it. And it's applied knowledge." [00:23:09] – Dr. David Rabin
"The source of healing does not come from outside—it comes from always within the person who is seeking to be healed. It is us as clinicians that are guides to not heal that person, but to remind that person how to heal themselves." [00:38:46] – Dr. David Rabin
Connect with Dr. David Rabin:
Website: https://www.drdave.io/
Apollo: https://wearablehugs.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidrabin
Podcast: https://www.thepsychedelicreport.com/
Connect with Modern Enlightenment:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceremoniacircle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ceremoniacircle
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ceremoniacircle
Apply to be a guest on the show: https://airtable.com/appiLHnhKJH01qCNe/pageThPHAjQNNaJNY/form
Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com
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