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Author Archives: Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds
“How To Change Your Mind” by Michael Pollan
How experiencing the mystical led to a Renaissance in psychedelic research
Public acceptance of psychedelics for palliative care has been rising in recent years, thanks to numerous studies detailing their profound therapeutic effects, which are often triggered by a mystical, transformative experience. It’s precisely that experience, author Michael Pollan reveals in “How to … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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Anderson Cooper Knows the Value of Sharing Grief
Holding in "extreme emotions" does emotional and physical damage
Most of us are taught not to burden others with our troubles, especially when it involves death. But as CNN anchor Anderson Cooper attested in a recent guest commentary on CBS “Sunday Morning,” not sharing grief compounds the pain of … Continue reading
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Nearly 80% of Canadians Support Psilocybin for End-of-Life Care
Mystical experiences are a key factor in improved outlook of distressed patients
A study published this month in the Canadian medical journal Palliative Medicine found that nearly 80% of Canadians approve the use of psilocybin for end-of-life care to ease existential distress.
Posted in Science of Us
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Toronto Exhibit Uses Art to Stimulate Conversations About Dying
Art, culture and end-of-life issues collide in this thought-provoking experience
Dying.exhibit 2024, a concept designed to change the narrative around end of life, is currently on display through January 28 at the Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD) University in Toronto, Canada.
Posted in Soulful Expressions
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Working Past 65 May Extend Your Life
Studies indicate benefits, but they don’t apply to everyone
Henry Kissinger was still advising world leaders on how to deal with existential challenges when he died last November at the age of 100. Sharp and productive to the end, the former secretary of state could be the poster child … Continue reading
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