Psychedelics and Psychoanalysis with Ann Rundel | Psychoanalysis & You - Official APsA Podcast

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This episode explores the integration of psychedelics in psychoanalysis with guest Megan Rundel.

Episode 14 Exploring Psychedelic-Assisted Psychoanalysis with Megan Rundel | Psychoanalysis & You | APsA official podcast Psychoanalysis & You  is the official podcast of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) about psychoanalysis and everyday life, hosted by Dr. Gail Saltz. In this insightful episode of 'Psychoanalysis of You,' host Gail Saltz welcomes Megan Rundel, PhD, a psychoanalyst from Oakland, California. Dr. Arundel shares her journey into the world of psychedelic-assisted psychoanalysis, detailing her extensive experience with ketamine, MDMA, and psilocybin. She elaborates on the impact of psychedelics in facilitating deeper psychoanalytic work, helping patients with rigid defenses, and enhancing the therapeutic process. The conversation delves into the neuroscientific basis of psychedelics, the importance of proper training and personal experience for practitioners, and the need for careful patient selection to ensure safe and effective treatment. The dialogue sheds light on the burgeoning field of psychedelic therapy and its potential to revolutionize psychoanalytic practice. Guest – Megan Arundel, Ph.D. Dr. Arundel is a psychoanalyst…

People in this episode

Host: Gail Saltz

Guest: Megan Rundel

Topics covered

• psychedelic therapy
• psychoanalysis
• mental health
• neuroscience
• therapeutic process

Keywords

• psychedelics
• psychoanalysis
• ketamine
• MDMA
• psilocybin
• therapy
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Psychoanalytic Association, Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California

Products: ketamine, MDMA, psilocybin

Places: Oakland, California

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