The Light Within
112. Death, Motherhood & the Psychedelic Experience with Dr. Katherine MacLean, PHD
In this episode, Dr. Katherine MacLean shares all about her experience as a psychedelic researcher & how her personal journey with plant medicines helped her work through grief & traumatic life situations as well as become a better parent.
In our chat we discuss:
- her experience working at Johns Hopkins
- how grief & loss propelled her spiritual journey
- ways psychedelics have benefitted her life
Get her book: Midnight Water HERE
More about Dr. MacLean:
Katherine MacLean, Ph.D. is a neuroscientist with expertise in studying the effects of mindfulness meditation and psychedelics on cognitive performance, emotional well-being, spirituality, and brain function. As a postdoctoral research fellow and faculty member at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, she conducted clinical trials of psilocybin, the primary chemical found in “magic mushrooms,” and other psychedelic compounds. Her groundbreaking research on psilocybin and personality change suggests that psychedelic medicines can enhance openness to new experiences and promote mental health and emotional well-being throughout the lifespan. Dr. MacLean co-founded and directed the first center for psychedelic education and training in New York, was featured in the New Yorker article entitled “The Trip Treatment" by Michael Pollan, and her TED Talk has been viewed nearly 50K times. Midnight Water is her first book. Find her online at katherinemaclean.org and on Facebook (katherinemacleanphd), Instagram (@katherine.maclean.phd), and Twitter (@thekmacdose).
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In this episode, Dr. Katherine MacLean shares all about her experience as a psychedelic researcher & how her personal journey with plant medicines helped her work through grief & traumatic life situations as well as become a better parent.
In our chat we discuss:
- her experience working at Johns Hopkins
- how grief & loss propelled her spiritual journey
- ways psychedelics have benefitted her life
Get her book: Midnight Water HERE
More about Dr. MacLean:
Katherine MacLean, Ph.D. is a neuroscientist with expertise in studying the effects of mindfulness meditation and psychedelics on cognitive performance, emotional well-being, spirituality, and brain function. As a postdoctoral research fellow and faculty member at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, she conducted clinical trials of psilocybin, the primary chemical found in “magic mushrooms,” and other psychedelic compounds. Her groundbreaking research on psilocybin and personality change suggests that psychedelic medicines can enhance openness to new experiences and promote mental health and emotional well-being throughout the lifespan. Dr. MacLean co-founded and directed the first center for psychedelic education and training in New York, was featured in the New Yorker article entitled “The Trip Treatment" by Michael Pollan, and her TED Talk has been viewed nearly 50K times. Midnight Water is her first book. Find her online at katherinemaclean.org and on Facebook (katherinemacleanphd), Instagram (@katherine.maclean.phd), and Twitter (@thekmacdose).
Want to activate your healing journey? Follow these 5 steps:
1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!
2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast
3. Join my online community The Sanctuary. This is for you if you want to awaken your power & purpose through connecting with pleasure, healing your womb, embodying your divine feminine & expanding consciousness through mindful microdosing. JOIN HERE & GET ONE MONTH FREE WITH CODE: THELIGHTWITHIN
4. Book a free 1:1 discovery call with me if you're ready to dive deeper BOOK A FREE 1-ON-1 CALL WITH LESLIE NOW
5. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )