Desynchronize the Brain: A Neuropharmacologist’s Take on Psychedelics
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Episode 276
Stephanie Karzon Abrams
In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Stephanie Karzon Abrams, a neuropharmacologist and founding advisor of Beyond Consulting. With her unique background spanning clinical pharmacology, corporate healthcare, and the music industry, Stephanie shares insights on the intersection of psychedelic science, integrative medicine, and community building. She discusses the transformative potential of psychedelics from a neuropharmacological perspective, her work supporting ketamine clinics and plant medicine brands, as well as her journey from traditional healthcare to pioneering innovative approaches in the psychedelic space.
Stephanie Karzon Abrams, a neuropharmacologist with a Masters of Science in Clinical Pharmacology, is the founding advisor of Beyond Consulting, providing science, research, operations, and strategy solutions to organizations in the natural product, plant medicine, and psychedelic sectors. Her career spans from clinical research and Johnson & Johnson to pioneering innovative healthcare approaches.
Beyond her scientific work, she co-creates community initiatives including Public Secret music label and Mt. Mushmore educational dinner series. As a prescriber for MDMA and psilocybin therapy through Canada's Special Access Program and scientific advisor for the Microdosing Collective, she champions the integration of cutting-edge therapeutic approaches with traditional healthcare. Her work focuses on bridging scientific expertise with strategic thinking to advance innovative healthcare solutions.
Podcast Highlights
- Origins of Public Secret record label and global groove music collective
- Rich cultural background and journey from Montreal to California
- Stephanie breaks down clinical psychopharmacology
- Mount Mushmore
- Transition from J&J to psychedelic medicine consulting
- Stephanie's firm, Beyond Consulting
- Supporting ketamine clinics and integrative medicine centers
- Deep dive into neuropharmacology of psychedelics vs traditional medications
- Microdosing applications for ADHD and anxiety
- Importance of lifestyle changes alongside psychedelic protocols
- Managing work-life balance in the psychedelic industry
Show Links
- Beyond Consulting
- Stephanie on Instagram
- Public Secret Music Label
- Microdosing Collective
- Article and paper on psilocybin and ritalin (“Psilocybin desynchronizes the human brain”)
- Apollo wearable device
- Mount Mushmore
- (podcast) “A Microdose on Your Wrist”: The Latest Research From Apollo Neuro - Dave M. Rabin, M.D., Ph.D.
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