Arlina Allen
Arlina Allen
388 Addiction Recovery Evolved: How Psychedelics and TMS Are Changing the Game
388 Addiction Recovery Evolved: How Psychedelics and TMS Are Changing the Game
388 Addiction Recovery Evolved: How Psychedelics and TMS Are Changing the Game
Thursday 14th August 2025
Explore how psychedelics and TMS are transforming addiction recovery, with insights from Dr. Martha Koo on modern mental health treatments.
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Arlina Allen
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Psychedelics are reshaping addiction recovery.
- TMS offers non-medicated treatment alternatives.
- Traditional and modern recovery models coexist.
- Importance of community and professional support.
- Continuous change and adaptation in recovery.
You didn't get sober just to survive. You got sober to build a better life.
In this enlightening episode of 'One Day At A Time', host Arlina welcomes Dr. Martha Koo to discuss groundbreaking approaches in addiction recovery. As the episode unfolds, listeners are introduced to the evolving landscape of recovery treatments, particularly focusing on the use of psychedelics and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Psychedelics like psilocybin, ketamine, and MDMA are gaining traction for their potential to facilitate profound healing experiences. Dr.
Koo, a seasoned expert in psychiatry and addiction medicine, shares her insights on these emerging therapies and their roles alongside traditional 12-step abstinence models. Dr. Koo elaborates on her experiences with psychedelic-assisted therapies, including collaborations with MAPS on MDMA therapy for PTSD. She highlights how psychedelics can help transform brain patterns and reduce cravings, presenting a significant shift from conventional medication approaches. For those hesitant about medicated routes, TMS emerges as a promising alternative.
This non-medicinal technique uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, providing relief from symptoms of addiction, depression, and anxiety without the side effects associated with medication. The conversation emphasizes the importance of considering one's environment and community when exploring these therapies. Dr. Koo advocates for blending peer support with professional guidance to enhance recovery outcomes.
Whether you are in long-term sobriety, newly sober, or curious about modern mental health approaches, this episode offers valuable insights into how these therapies can change old assumptions and open up new possibilities for healing. Arlina and Dr. Koo also touch upon the evolving perceptions within recovery spaces, noting a decrease in stigma around the use of antidepressants. They discuss how continuous learning and adaptation are vital in the recovery journey, regardless of age or circumstance.
The episode closes with a reminder of the ongoing need for support and the joy of discovering oneself through overcoming challenges. Listeners are encouraged to engage with the podcast community via Instagram and sign up for Arlina's biweekly email featuring book recommendations, meditations, and other recovery resources.