The New Science of Psychedelics, Sex, and Deep Connection
About this episode
This episode explores the intersection of psychedelics, sex, and deep connection, featuring insights from guest Tommaso Barba on the impact of psilocybin on relationships.
Shownotes Layla's story of encountering aliens for the first time How psilocybin impacts people's sex lives compared to SSRIs What changed for Tomasso sexually after a guided psilocybin experience What makes your romantic partner the best, or worst, thing for your nervous system Why a healthy, happy man can set a tone for an entire relationship Why choosing your partner is the most important decision you will ever make Bio Tommaso Barba a PhD candidate at the Centre for Psychedelic Research, Imperial College London. Under the mentorship of Dr. David Erritzoe and Prof. David Nutt, he has co-authored more than ten high-impact publications, including five as first author, in prestigious journals like The Lancet EClinical Medicine and Nature Scientific Reports. His research explores the efficacy of psychedelics compared to traditional antidepressants, short acting tryptamines and the impact of psychedelics and MDMA on couples' intimacy, advocating for their potential in improving couples' connection within therapeutic settings. Tommaso's work has garnered widespread international and national media recognition, reflecting both its scientific importance and its societal relevance. He…
People in this episode
Host: Layla Martin
Guest: Tommaso Barba
Topics covered
- psychedelics
- sex
- relationships
- mental health
- intimacy
- couples therapy
Keywords
- psilocybin
- SSRIs
- couples intimacy
- mental health
- relationship dynamics
- psychedelic research
- Tommaso Barba
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Centre for Psychedelic Research, Imperial College London, Forbes USA, The Times, The Telegraph, Rolling Stone, CNN, Women's Health
Books & works: The Lancet EClinical Medicine, Nature Scientific Reports
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