Dr Michael Yang is an integrative medicine specialist based in Los Angeles who specializes in Ketamine treatment. I had an absolute blast with Michael and honestly feel a renewed sense of optimism for the medical system knowing that there are doctors like him treating patients.

In this conversation, you can expect to learn:

💊 Ketamine's clinical use and its role as a psychedelic in his clinical practice
🧠 How to increase the squishiness of your brain
😬 Why suffering might make us uniquely human
🤔 A primer on Aztec existentialist philosophy
😲 The incredible benefits of inducing awe in patients

Timestamps

[00:02:31] Categorically curious; downfalls, psychedelics, and intellect.

[00:07:58] Passion for history and diverse experiences.

[00:12:49] Moved from Bay Area to LA for MBA. Ended up running mother's clinic. Frustrated with pace of medical development.

[00:19:11] Capitalism triggers, struggling with community, broad picture. Ketamine and psychedelics require personal experience.

[00:21:32] Book titled "Scared and Horny" explores human experience.

[00:32:26] Ketamine's varying capabilities as a drug.

[00:37:22] Exploring psilocybin and ketamine experiences - transcendent.

[00:42:24] "Awe-inspiring experiences fuel transformation and growth."

[00:51:33] Exploring cultural practices and personal transformation.

[01:01:31] Struggle with global theory and meaning crisis: Suffering as a test for AI. Psychedelics and future of AI.

[01:06:36] Suffering is critical to our survival.

[01:18:47] Outline program, contemplate, change, be present.

Official Links

✉️ Email Michael at: drmichaelyang@gmail.com
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