Anna Yusim, M.D. - The Science of Fulfillment: Psychedelics & Mental Health

Anna Yusim, M.D., author of Fulfilled, joins Paul F. Austin for a conversation on the intersection of science, spirituality, and psychedelics. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here. Dr. Anna Yusim is a Board-Certified, Stanford- and Yale-educated Psychiatrist & Executive Coach with a private practice in New York City and Connecticut.  She is the best-selling author of Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life.  On the clinical faculty at Yale Medical School, Dr. Yusim is presently creating a Spirituality & Mental Health Center there.  With clients including Forbes 500 CEOs, Olympic athletes, A-list actors and actresses, and the Chairs of academic departments at top universities, Dr. Anna Yusim has helped over 2,000 people in 60 countries achieve greater impact, purpose, and joy in their life and work. As a highly sought-after speaker, Dr. Yusim gives keynotes for physicians and professionals worldwide on topics related to mental health and spirituality, thriving post-COVID, preventing burnout, meaning-making, and resilience.  For healthcare professionals, corporate leaders, and community members, she also conducts workshops to empower individuals to sharpen their intuition, cultivate authenticity, awaken self-compassion, enhance their capacity for empathy, and improve their ability to connect with others. Connect with Dr. Yusim at www.annayusim.com or at @annayusim on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Highlights: Dr. Yusim’s research on stress with Dr. Robert Sapolsky at Stanford. How Dr. Yusim’s relationship to stress has shifted throughout her life and career. Dr. Yusim’s path to founding the Spirituality & Mental Health Center at Yale. Does psychedelic therapy always need to have a spiritual component? Dr. Yusim explains her book, Fulfilled. Psychic vs. psychotic: schizophrenia, channeling, and shamanism. Dr. Yusim’s forthcoming book on the science of miracles. Making your unconscious conscious to find freedom, choice, and healing. Dr. Yusim’s executive coaching work. Episode Links: Dr. Yusim’s website Dr. Yusim’s book, Fulfilled Dr. Yusim’s article on sleep in MindBodyGreen These show links may contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. This episode is sponsored by: Beckley Retreats, a leading holistic wellbeing company that offers transformative self-development programs by leveraging the science-backed power of psychedelics in concert with supportive therapeutic modalities. As a trusted partner of Third Wave, we strongly recommend the upcoming retreats for Beckley in Jamaica, as well as many other locations. Head to go.beckleyretreats.com/thirdwave to book your transformational psilocybin program today. Third Wave's Mushroom Grow Kit. Get the tools you need to grow mushrooms along with an in-depth guide to finding spores.