Episode 59: Jim Fadiman - The Science of Microdosing

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Jim Fadiman is an author, an educator, and is America's leading expert on the science of microdosing. During our conversation, Jim talks about his relationship with his favorite Harvard professor, Richard Alpert (later Ram Dass), his first psychedelic experience, and why he decided to dedicate so much of his career to the study of psychedelics and microdosing.
Jim also discusses The Fadiman Protocol for microdosing, what microdosing is and proper dosing and frequency of use, microdosing's potential for human well-being, creativity, and to combat mental illness, and how a healthy society might wisely integrate such practices into its civilization.
Jim believes that our culture is growing more open to the potential promise of psychedelics, and I think he's right. Documentaries like Netflix's "How to Change Your Mind" and books like his, "The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide," offer knowledge that has been suppressed and demonized to be more accurately detailed and publicly available.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(00:46) Interest in psychedelics and microdosing
(02:17) Life as a graduate student
(05:26) Richard Alpert and Bill Richards
(08:57) The link between theology and psychedelics
(12:59) Inspiration from a psychedelic experience
(15:30) Religious views prior psilocybin experience
(19:31) The 1970s-1990s as lost opportunities in psychedelic research
(22:30) Spiritual unwellness in modern people
(25:58) “Flump'ing” in the 1960's
(28:12) Psychedelic research during its illegality
(31:05) How Jim's transcendent experience affected him
(35:25) Resistance to psychedelic research
(40:02) Quotes by Jim on psychedelics
(47:03) What is meant by microdosing?
(48:56) Some positive affects of microdosing
(50:52) The "sweet spot" quantity and frequency for microdosing
(01:03:08) Possible psychedelic dosage mistakes and their impact
(01:05:36) Psilocybin as a "nootropic vitamin" for healthy living
(01:10:51) Microdosing for intellectual or creative pursuits
(01:19:38) Francis Crick, LSD, and the DNA double helix discovery
(01:21:45) Microdosing and alleviating human suffering
(01:28:19) The role of psychedelics in a healthy, flourishing society and culture
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@Torchriver67 11 ай бұрын

Microdosing does have a beneficial effect! Brings out focus,has made me more open and comfortable within myself. FYI Psilocybin! 0.200mg every third day…. Do your due diligence and research it ! I’m off all Anti-depressions medications and I’m connected and aware, thoughtful and without anxiety! It’s not a tripping scenario . Keep a diary before then while your macrodosing!

@arp0ad0r Жыл бұрын

At 24 minutes, you mentioned the movements that started with people who had psychedelic experience. I'll add one more: the entire personal computer and personal software movement. This was already the 70's, but the impact of psychedelic experience was pretty comprehensive.

@12thDecember Жыл бұрын

Dan Riley is an _excellent_ interviewer. He clearly does his research, as evidenced by his intelligent, thoughtful, and provocative questions. And he never interrupts, which is highly unusual and absolutely appreciated. He kept the focus on Jim Fadiman, so that his listeners could reap the full benefit of his education and wisdom.

@keeptalkingpod Жыл бұрын

That's really kind of you to say - thank you, it means a lot. Jim is a treasure.

@alessandracm1921 Жыл бұрын

I am so glad to watch this interview. I am a transpersonal psychology student in Brazil and to know about his studies, described by Fadiman himself, is an honor.

@keeptalkingpod Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Alessandra.

@corinabtaylor Жыл бұрын

Brilliant discussion! Thank you. 🙏💓

@keeptalkingpod Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@nirmalaerway7513 Жыл бұрын

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@bllkennedy1540 Жыл бұрын

This interview was fantastic!

@keeptalkingpod Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@randyclere7756 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely & thoughtful man. A beacon of light in the world… a trail blazer & a National Treasure

@wizsorcer 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful interview! Thank you both. S2

@keeptalkingpod 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@KateFayeBloom 18 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this 💖💖💖

@keeptalkingpod 18 күн бұрын

Thanks Kate! And you are very welcome.

@kissfan8675309 Жыл бұрын

Great interview man!

@keeptalkingpod Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Really appreciate the comment.

@emilykaplan8401 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@keeptalkingpod Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@eusdegr77 Жыл бұрын

So I've spent some time around people in their 80s, and see a big difference between them and Fadiman mentally. He shows no indication of dementia or memory issues. Wonder if the psychedelics have anything to do with his mental longevity.