Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Dr. Harriet De Wit is a professor and researcher looking into the exciting new science of psychedelics.

Topics in this episode include MDMA and LSD research, microdosing, potential pitfalls, and the future of psychedelics.

Dr. Harriet De Wit is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago with a PhD in Experimental Psychology. She has been researching psychoactive drugs for over 40 years.

Dr. De Wit takes a cautious, scientific approach to these potent compounds. She's excited about their transformative power, but not caught up in the hype.

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