{"podcast":{"title":"Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD","slug":"extend-podcast-with-darshan-shah-md-7064213","podcast_index_feed_id":7064213,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/551312/rss","website_url":"https://drshah.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/5/1/7/d5176cf64b959ae8e55e3c100dce7605/DARSHAN_SHAH_MD.-3.png","author":"Darshan Shah, MD","episode_count":172,"summary":"Extend with Darshan Shah, MD is a podcast dedicated to cutting-edge science, research, tools, and protocols designed to help you extend your healthspan. Starting my medical journey at 16 and becoming one of the youngest doctors in the country, studying and training at the Mayo Clinic, Harvard Business School, Singularity University and other prestigious institutions, becoming a board certified surgeon and accumulating over two decades of practice, I have discovered that a mere 20% of health knowledge yields 80% of the results. That's why this podcast is all about cutting through the noise on how to turn back the aging clock. I interview world-renowned medical practitioners, doctors, experts, and thought leaders, offering you a step-by-step guide and actionable advice to proactively avoid disease and optimize your health. Plus, I share weekly solo episodes giving you quick, digestible protocols for successfully extending your healthspan.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-09T18:18:24.162936+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/extend-podcast-with-darshan-shah-md-7064213"},"episode":{"title":"153. Dr. Rick Doblin - Part 1: Psychedelics, MDMA Therapy, and the Future of Mental Health","slug":"153-dr-rick-doblin-part-1-psychedelics-mdma-therapy-and-the-future-of-mental-health","published_at":"2026-04-07T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/extend-podcast-with-darshan-shah-md-7064213/153-dr-rick-doblin-part-1-psychedelics-mdma-therapy-and-the-future-of-mental-health","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/extend-podcast-with-darshan-shah-md-7064213","url":"https://03add746-5496-41d9-bcc9-511a526491e9.libsyn.com/153-dr-rick-doblin-part-1-psychedelics-mdma-therapy-and-the-future-of-mental-health","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/03add746-5496-41d9-bcc9-511a526491e9/Extend_-_Dr._Rick_Doblin_pt.1.mp3?dest-id=4758622","summary":"Depression, PTSD, and trauma related disorders continue to challenge modern medicine, even as our understanding of the brain and consciousness rapidly evolves. New research suggests that certain therapies may help unlock deeper healing by combining neuroscience, psychology, and carefully guided experiences. In this episode of Extend, we sit down with Dr. Rick Doblin, founder of MAPS, to unpack the science and history behind psychedelic assisted therapy and its potential role in mental health treatment. We break down the research behind MDMA assisted therapy for PTSD, how psychedelics influence neuroplasticity and emotional processing, and why therapeutic context, preparation, and integration are essential for safe and meaningful outcomes. We also explore how psychedelic research is reshaping conversations around trauma, healing, and the future of psychiatry. Dr. Rick Doblin is the founder and executive director of MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies), the organization leading global research into psychedelic assisted therapies and working to develop evidence-based treatments for PTSD and other mental health conditions. What We Discuss: (01:55) The political origins of psychedelic prohibition (04:40) Ancient psychedelic traditions and the Eleusinian Mysteries (08:01) Dr. Rick Doblin's path to founding MAPS (10:34) Science, policy, and the future of psychedelic medicine (11:00) Expanding research on MDMA therapy (12:21) Psychedelic churches and religious freedom laws (15:42) Why context and safety shape psychedelic outcomes (16:20) Neuroplasticity and emotional processing (17:36) Bromo-LSD and non-psychedelic therapeutic compounds (20:39) Psychedelics and rewriting personal narratives (23:22) The Good Friday Experiment and mystical experiences (25…","meta_description":"Depression, PTSD, and trauma related disorders continue to challenge modern medicine, even as our understanding of the brain and consciousness rapidly evo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3817,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/extend-podcast-with-darshan-shah-md-7064213/episodes/153-dr-rick-doblin-part-1-psychedelics-mdma-therapy-and-the-future-of-mental-health/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/extend-podcast-with-darshan-shah-md-7064213/153-dr-rick-doblin-part-1-psychedelics-mdma-therapy-and-the-future-of-mental-health.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}