Key Takeaways •Purity culture teaches that your body is naturally sinful and dangerous, leading to profound disconnection and sexual shame. •Research indicates that purity culture is an independent predictor of sexual shame, even among survivors of nonconsensual sexual experiences (1). •The shame you feel about...
TL;DR •A new systematic review of 25 studies found that psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAP) significantly reduces anxiety symptoms across various mental health conditions. •The treatment produced a large reduction in anxiety for patients who received it, showing promise as a potential alternative to traditional medications. •While...
Key Takeaways •Religious trauma is not just a cognitive experience; it is stored in the nervous system, causing physical reactions to perceived spiritual threats. •When a spiritual environment becomes threatening, the body reacts just like it would to any other danger, shifting into fight, flight,...
TL;DR •A 2026 randomized clinical trial found that psilocybin with psychotherapy was linked to more cocaine-abstinent days than an active placebo with psychotherapy. •The trial included 40 adults with cocaine use disorder and used a single oral psilocybin dose plus manualized psychotherapy. •Participants who received...