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In this episode, Dr. Julie Holland discusses her latest book about brain chemistry and the science of connection. Eric and Julie explore the profound influence of technology and social media on mental and physical well-being. Dr. Holland offers practical strategies for restoring balance and fostering genuine connection in the digital age, drawing from her extensive experience and research. With a unique perspective as a psychiatrist and author, she provides valuable insights for those seeking to understand the impact of technology on mental health and the significance of authentic human connection.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Uncovering the healing potential of MDMA for PTSD therapy
• Exploring the transformative power of psychedelics in overcoming addiction
• Mastering effective strategies for nurturing and maintaining healthy relationships
• Understanding the profound impact of childhood experiences on adult well-being
• Harnessing the benefits of oxytocin for bonding and emotional healing

Julie Holland, MD is a psychiatrist specializing in psychopharmacology with a private
practice in New York City. Her book “Weekends at Bellevue” chronicles her nine years
running the psychiatric emergency room as an attending physician on the faculty of NYU
School of Medicine. Frequently featured on the Today show and CNN’s documentary
series “Weed,” Holland is the editor of “The Pot Book” and “Ecstasy: The Complete
Guide.” (Both books are non-profit projects that help to fund clinical therapeutic
research.)Now their medical advisor, Dr. Holland was the medical monitor for several
MAPS PTSD studies utilizing MDMA-assisted psychotherapy or testing strains of
cannabis with varying CBD/THC ratios. She has worked for decades on US drug policy
reform based on harm reduction principles. Her 2016 book, “Moody Bitches: The Truth
About the Drugs You’re Taking, the Sleep You’re Missing, the Sex You’re Not Having, and
What’s Really Making You Crazy” has been translated into eleven languages. Her most
recent book, “Good Chemistry: The Science of Connection, From Soul to Psychedelics”
was published in June 2020. Holland sits on the scientific and medical advisory board of
several cannabis and psychedelic corporations and is a member of the International
Society for Substance Assisted Psychotherapy.

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Neuroscience Behind Our Reality with James Kingsland

232: Michael Pollan

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In this episode, Mariana Alasandri shares how to see yourself through dark moods and learn to embrace difficult emotions without shame. Her journey of understanding emotional pain and the societal pressure to always be positive sheds light on the importance of addressing emotional pain without feeling broken.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Explore how society’s view of dark moods impacts our emotional well-being.
• Understand the impact of labeling moods as mental illnesses and how it affects our self-perception
• Discover the power of using metaphors to understand and express complex emotions
• Release the pressure to maintain a positive outlook and learn how to navigate it authentically
• Learn effective ways to address emotional pain without feeling broken or defeated

Mariana Alessandri is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, the nation’s first bilingual university. In addition, she and her partner are the founders of RGV PUEDE, a nonprofit whose mission is to promote dual language education in South Texas public schools. Her book is Night Vision: Seeing Ourselves Through Dark Moods.

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How Identity Can Affect How You Deal with Depression with Kimi Culp

Gabe Howard on Mental Illness

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In this episode, Marisa Franco shares how to overcome loneliness through platonic friendships. Through her work and personal experience, she discovered the importance and power of platonic love, challenging societal assumptions about the hierarchy of relationships. Delving into the historical roots of platonic love, she explores the transformative impact of friendship in navigating loneliness and the need to reevaluate cultural norms surrounding love and companionship.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover the key to overcoming loneliness through the power of friendship
• Uncover the lesser-known benefits of platonic relationships in your life
• Learn effective strategies for making meaningful adult friendships
• Explore how your attachment style impacts your ability to form and maintain friendships
• Find ways to handle friendship rejection and embrace acceptance for a more fulfilling social life

Dr. Marisa Franco is a professor at The University of Maryland and authored Platonic: How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make – and Keep – Friends. She writes about friendship for Psychology Today and has been a featured connection expert for major publications like The New York Times, The Telegraph, and Vice. Dr. Franco speaks on belonging at corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and universities across the country, including Harper Collins Publishers, Cisco, American Association for the Advancement of Science, and The Department of State.

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How to Become Unlonely with Jillian Richardson

How to Find Joy and Community with Radha Agrawal

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In this episode, good friends of Eric’s, Joe Oestreich and Colin Gawel, reflect on their journey of music and friendship. The duo delves into their deep-rooted passion for music, and how their camaraderie has fostered an unbreakable bond since their teenage years. Their unwavering commitment to creating music on their own terms stands as a testament to their resilience and dedication. Joe and Colin’s narrative is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of friendship, passion, and the pursuit of creative fulfillment amidst life’s unpredictable twists and turns.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Uncover strategies for balancing a career in music with personal growth and fulfillment
• Learn effective ways to overcome challenges and maintain long-term friendships
• Uncover the benefits of intrinsic motivation for fueling creativity and passion
• Gain insights into navigating life and career transitions after setbacks
• Explore the significance of embracing aging and evolving identity

Joe Oestrich and Colin Gawel, best known for being members of the band, Watershed. Joe is the bass player in Watershed and is the author of four books, including Hitless Wonder. His work has appeared in Esquire, Salon, Sports Illustrated, Creative Nonfiction, and many other magazines and journals. He teaches creative writing at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC. Colin plays guitar for Watershed and has also recorded and released several songs as a solo artist. The Best of Colin Gawel is 17 seventeen song compilation of that work. In 2018, he released the League Bowlers Some Balls Deluxe. The Bowlers play bottom shelf versions of top shelf rock n roll, both originals and tasty bar room versions of the classics. (Cheap Trick, CCR, Petty, Bruce, Neil Young and so on and so forth.. )

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Joe Oestreich of Watershed (2014)

Colin Gawel (2017)

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In this episode, Miroslav Volf delves into the idea of what it takes to make a life worth living. He shares his understanding of the human experience and his unique perspective on nurturing meaningful connections. The discussion delves into the battle between good and bad within us, the impact of societal values, and the significance of introspection in nurturing the good within ourselves.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover how to define a life worth living and find your true purpose
• Explore the impact of moral choices on happiness and fulfillment in life
• Find out how to balance your desires for a happy, healthy life and nurture meaningful connections
• Reflect on human agency and choice, and how they shape your life’s direction

Miroslav Volf is the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School and the Founder and Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture. Educated in his native Croatia, the United States, and Germany, he regularly lectures around the world, and has been a leader in international interfaith
dialogues and a participant in the Global Agenda Council on Values of the World Economic Forum. He has written or edited more than two dozen books, and his work has been featured in The Washington Post, Christian Century, Christianity Today, Sojourners, and many other outlets. His book Exclusion and Embrace was awarded the Grawemeyer Award in Religion and named one of Christianity Today’s 100 most important religious books of the 20th Century. Insights from his popular Yale College course, Life Worth Living (which has been taught well beyond Yale, including in a federal prison), are now available in his latest book (co-authored with Matthew Croasmun and Ryan McAnnally-Linz), Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most.

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How to Start Living Effortlessly and Focus on What Matters Most with Greg McKeown

Living a Transcendent Life with Scott Barry Kaufman

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