Psychedelics Promote Empathy Ft. Dr. Alex Belser Purposeful Empathy Hosted by Anita Nowak

Listen to this episode to learn about the therapeutic power of
psychedelics.


Dr. Alex Belser is a licensed psychologist who has devoted the
past 20 years


to psychedelic research with psilocybin, MDMA, Ketamine, and DMT,
especially as a treatment for OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder). In this episode, he discusses the renaissance of
psychedelics, their treatment potential, and how they promote
empathy


and human flourishing.


00:00 Introduction


00:26 About Dr. Alex Belser


02:00 Alex’s backstory to researching psychedelics


08:58 The science behind using psychedelics to treat mental
illnesses


11:50 Leading theories in psychedelic research


17:19 How does Alex respond to critics?


21:58 A success story of treating OCD with psilocybin


26:39 How psychedelics promote empathy


30:05 Alex explains the “ O.C.E.A.N" of human personalities


34:12 How psychedelics can combat "the epidemic of disconnection"


39:35 The spiritual dimension of psychedelic use


45:55 Dr. Alex Belser’s Purposeful Empathy story


CONNECT WITH DR. ALEX BELSER


Website: https://alexbelser.com/


Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-belser/


Center for Breakthroughs Website:
https://www.centerforbreakthroughs.com/


CONNECT WITH ANITA


Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com


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Video edited by David Tsvariani