🎧 NEW PODCAST EPISODE

The Future of Psychedelic Therapy Research for Clinical and Non-Clinical Use

This is the final episode in our three-part series where we explore the world of psychedelic-assisted therapy. In this episode, Andrew Penn, co-founder of the Organization of Psychedelic and Entheogenic Nurses (OPENurses), discusses what’s to come in psychedelic therapy research including risk mitigation, contraindications, and treatment purposes.

Key Takeaways

• The need for psychedelic therapy research to separate the hype from the reality

• Harm reduction strategies, such as safe spaces and support, in the use of psychedelics

• Risks of bipolar disorder and psychedelics and the careful considerations to understand

• Interactions between psychedelics and hormones and the need for more research

• The recent approval of a treatment for postpartum depression in mental health care

• Contraindications for psychedelic use, including a history of psychosis, cardiovascular disorders, and certain medications

• The dangers of serotonin syndrome that can occur from the over-use of psychedelics 

• The use of psychedelics in clinical vs. non-clinical settings

Prefer to Listen to the Episode? Click the play button or hit the three dots to find the option that’s right for you!

🔥 The Latest Health News

• NEW BLOG: Breaking Taboos with Humor and Honesty: Dr. Jen Gunter and Samantha Bee Talk Women's Health at 92Y: Dr. Jen Gunter, author of Blood, and Samantha Bee, tackle women's health taboos - from menstruation to menopause - with humor, honesty, and facts.

• NEW BLOG: Finding Pleasure in Relationships with Emily Nagoski's "Come Together": Explore 'Come Together' by Emily Nagoski, a guide on enhancing intimacy, bridging desires, and navigating sexual well-being in relationships

• Stanford Medicine-led study shows why women are at greater risk of autoimmune disease

• Roche's Elecsys anti-müllerian hormone plus immunoassay can be used as an alternative to transvaginal ultrasound to diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). I’m curious how this will do. It is likely in response to the new PCOS diagnostic criteria released last year, which all experts have craved. However, doctors have long tested for AMH (at least as it relates to fertility). 🤷🏻‍♀️

Have women’s health news to share? Send me an email!

🙌🏼 Health Topic of the Week

World Cancer Day was February 4 and this year, it is about health equity. The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the organiser of World Cancer Day, encourages everyone to ask their governments to improve health equity, to make it easier for all populations to enjoy affordable and accessible cancer services, and to reduce disparities in cancer incidence and mortality. 

In less than 1 minute, you can show your support of this. Click here tell your local government official the importance of health equity for cancer care and research.

💕 Love the Fempower Health Podcast?

Did you know your reviews help optimize how a podcast gets ranked and thus how many people see it in their feed? It makes me appreciate your feedback and reviews even more!

👉 Not a Subscriber Yet?

Stay up to date on all things women’s health weekly in your inbox.

👉 If you received this newsletter but had unsubscribed from the previous tool, apologies. 😞 While I imported only those emails marked “Subscribers,” errors do happen with technology. Kindly unsubscribe at the end of the newsletter. 😉 Even better if you decide you enjoy these updates and stick with us.