← more like this

They’ve Been Treating the Symptom. He Found the Root Cause | Dr. Rick Doblin

Dr. Mayim Bialik · June 2, 2026

Discover how psychedelics like MDMA and ibogaine are rewiring neural pathways to heal trauma, addiction, and PTSD—and why Rick Doblin, founder of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, believes we're at a pivotal moment for legitimizing these therapies in mainstream medicine. From unexpected findings in consciousness research (like that octopus experiment) to the bipartisan political shift driven by veterans' healing, this conversation explores what's scientifically possible and what policy reform could unlock for human potential.

signal score

novelty
3.0
credibility
5.0
tone
4.0
signal
3.0
overall
3.8
Discussion