Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
276: Microdosing- Is It Just High End Drinking?
276: Microdosing- Is It Just High End Drinking?
276: Microdosing- Is It Just High End Drinking?
Wednesday 24th July 2024
Veronica and Chip delve into the rise of microdosing, exploring its therapeutic potential and controversial role as high-end drinking.
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Episode Overview
- Microdosing is gaining popularity among elites and youth.
- Therapeutic use of hallucinogenics shows mixed results.
- Concerns about potential misuse and over-prescription.
- Historical drug use impacts on mental health are significant.
- Microdosing is seen by some as drug taking with a fancy name.
Microdosing is just high-end drinking. It's drug taking with a fancy name.
In this episode of the Soberful podcast, hosts Veronica and Chip explore the burgeoning trend of microdosing, which has seen an increase in popularity among both the elite and younger demographics. Microdosing involves consuming very small amounts of hallucinogenic substances, such as ketamine or magic mushrooms, purportedly to enhance mental health and well-being without inducing a full psychedelic experience. Veronica shares her personal apprehension towards hallucinogenics, stemming from a traumatic experience as a teenager that led to a drug-induced psychosis.
This past experience has made her wary of the growing acceptance of microdosing, despite its potential therapeutic benefits. Chip provides historical context, recalling the use of substances like LSD during the 1960s for therapeutic purposes, albeit in an unregulated manner. The hosts discuss the potential benefits of microdosing, particularly in clinical settings where it might aid in reducing barriers and defenses, allowing individuals to process trauma more effectively. However, they express caution about the risks of malpractice and misinterpretation.
Chip emphasizes the danger of using these substances outside a therapeutic framework, which could lead to negative experiences similar to those seen in the past. Both hosts agree that while microdosing has therapeutic potential, it should not replace the valuable personal processes of dealing with trauma and life challenges. They advocate for community support, therapeutic tools, and personal growth through life's struggles rather than relying solely on substances.
The podcast wraps up with a reflection on the controversial nature of microdosing, suggesting that it might be perceived as 'high-end drinking'—drug taking dressed up with a sophisticated name. They invite listeners to share their thoughts and experiences, anticipating a robust discussion around the episode's themes.