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// WELCOME TO THE INNER FRONTIER #3 Tackling the Mental Health Crisis using Ketamine-Assisted Therapy with Dylan BeynonDylan is the founder of the ketamine-assisted therapy startupMindbloom. He shares what they’ve learned so far from running nearly 703,000 guided ketamine sessions and how he’s been dealing with a recent Wall Street Journal hit piece attempting to discredit his company. I also shared some of my own recent experiences with ketamine assisted somatic journeys and the impact that it’s had on my own life. In this conversation, you can expect to learn:
// YOU'RE INVITED [free workshop] The Subtle Art of UnclenchingYes, I know it sounds strange, but it turns out that the majority of human suffering (anxiety, self-criticism, procrastination, emotional outbursts, etc.) is a result of subtle clenching patterns in the body. I'm aware that this is a bold claim, but it is one that experienced meditators have known for over two thousand years, and unfortunately, the mainstream conversation typically focuses on 'mindfulness' and 'being present,' which is something entirely different (and less helpful in my opinion). There are a couple of reasons why it's hard to learn how to unclench—firstly, because there's no objective or measurable feedback, and secondly because unclenching—like sleep—isn't something that we 'do' (in fact, trying to force it makes it worse) but rather it's something that we create the appropriate conditions for. In this workshop, we'll explore:
// RUN THIS EXPERIMENT Why: Coming back into your body through the senses can reduce overwhelm, anxious thoughts, and mild disassociation. "Begin by feeling into the lower parts of your body, particularly your legs, feet, and contact points. Feel grounded in your environment. How: Acknowledge three things that you can see or hear. Feel two things with either your hands or feet. Take one deep breath in and let out a sigh. Tip: A key principle for returning to a calm, grounded presence is to focus on your sensory experience. This is a great practice to share with children or young adults who are feeling anxious or overwhelmed. // PARTING WORDS |
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