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Professor David Nutt is a leading doctor, psychiatrist, psychopharmacologist, researcher, author and communicator. Here we talk about the coming second psychedelic revolution in psychiatric medicine. Based on David’s latest book on the subject, ‘Psychedelics’ written for everyone and reasonably priced, check it out, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Psychedelics-Revolutionary-Drugs-Change-Expert/dp/B0C2ZYXCCB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ELAL1TTCN6WB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wtmpP1gZgeXLB_XhhebihMmiIT96rT4URSV40XbpgwkXlewitdGosFNOdYTGXMcXJHSqU1sipPl1kcwMw5o22r59OC0v7q03iidZVDeMqnk.7TOG1W3VAgyrLtjRy_l8TGKlpDSenjj3q43_MKpIYI4&dib_tag=se&keywords=psychedelic+nutt&qid=1741823081&sprefix=psychedelic+nutt%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-1 This video is for educational purposes only, never take any drug based on any of my vidoes. Always consult your own doctor. Psychedelics are calss A drugs in the UK, and may only be uses as part of authorised clinical trials. Uploaded 12-03-25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How bad is alcohol, really? Is a weekend binge cancelled out by a few sober days and what exactly is happening in our brains during hangxiety? Vic is joined by world renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist Professor David Nutt, who has spent more than 40 years studying how alcohol and other drugs affect our brains, bodies and behaviour. They explore the moment an evening treat becomes something we need, why women may be affected differently, what changes when we stop drinking and whether science can create the relaxing, sociable effects of alcohol without the hangovers. Professor Nutt also shares his own relationship with alcohol, challenges some of our most comforting drinking myths and reveals the one fact he wishes every drinker understood before taking their first sip. Prepare to have happy hour thoroughly ruined, in the most fascinating way possible. 💛 Resources & Links Professor David Nutt Book links: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Drink-Science-Alcohol-Your-Health/dp/152939323X https://www.amazon.co.uk/Psychedelics-revolutionary-drugs-change-expert/dp/1529360536/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 The drinks company (SENTIA Spirits): https://sentiaspirits.com/ 📘 Victoria’s memoir – A Thousand Wasted Sundays A brutally honest and hilarious look at motherhood, anxiety, and ditching the booze. 👉 https://amzn.asia/d/0aZ69GpK Vic's book 'Mumming - A year of Trying (and Failing) to be a better parent - https://amzn.asia/d/0bUJTS2W 🎧 Listen to more Sober Awkward episodes 👉 www.soberawkward.com 🫖 Join The Cuppa Community Our private, supportive online space for sober folk 👉 www.cuppa.community 📘 Get the Sober Awkward Guide Our downloadable toolkit for ditching booze the awkward way. 👉 The Sober Awkward Guide 📱 Follow us for daily sober fun: Instagram: @soberawkward TikTok: @soberawkward Facebook: Sober Awkward Community for Women Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when language becomes more powerful than evidence? Today, the Wodcast sits down with Professor David Nutt , one of the world's leading neuropsychopharmacologist, psychiatrists and consciousness researchers, for a thought-provoking exploration of language, consciousness and the extraordinary power of words to shape how we think, feel and act. Together they discuss the origins of the word psychedelic , why MDMA was originally called empathy, how language has influenced public perception and policy, and what happens when words become more powerful than evidence. Along the way, they explore consciousness, curiosity, the role of myth and symbolism, and the profound relationship between science, storytelling and the human experience. Drawing on decades of pioneering research into the brain, consciousness and psychedelic medicine, Professor Nutt reflects on the importance of questioning inherited narratives, remaining open to new evidence, and approaching some of society's most controversial conversations with both scientific rigour and deep compassion. This episode is an invitation to look beyond labels, to think more critically about the words we use, and to discover how language can shape not only our understanding of the world, but our capacity to heal within it. ───── Topics include: The meaning of psychedelic ("mind manifesting") Why MDMA was originally called empathy Consciousness and the human mind Language, perception and public policy Psychedelic research and mental health Science, evidence and curiosity Myth, symbolism and storytelling The power of words to shape society ───── Continue the conversation: Learn more about the work Professor David Nutt discusses in this episode: Psychedelic Action Task Force: https://www.psychedelicaction.org/ Drug Science Uk: https://www.drugscience.org.uk/ ───── Thank you to our sponsor: Nirvana Brewery, Alcohol free beer https://nirvanabrewery.com ───── More from the Wodcast: ➟ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wod.cast/ ➟ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wodcast/id1896893830 ➟ YouTube – https://youtube.com/@wodcast_channel ➟ Substack – https://wodcast.substack.com/ ➟

In this episode of Do I Know You?, Jo and Anna are joined by world-leading neuropsychopharmacologist Professor David Nutt to unpack the complex relationship between alcohol and dementia. Together, they explore what alcohol really does to the brain, how binge drinking differs from regular drinking, whether any amount of alcohol is truly safe, and what the latest research tells us about reducing your risk of cognitive decline. Professor Nutt also explains why alcohol is one of the biggest preventable risk factors for brain damage, the role of inflammation and head injuries, and why social connection still matters when thinking about brain health. This is a fascinating, evidence-based conversation that cuts through the myths and offers practical advice for anyone wanting to better protect their brain as they age. Find out more: Learn more about Professor David Nutt's work at GABA Labs . Discover Professor Nutt's alcohol-free botanical spirits, SENTIA Spirits . Follow Professor David Nutt and his latest research via GABA Labs . Please subscribe and follow us on Instagram: @doiknowyoupod

In this episode, we’re joined by leading neuropsychopharmacologist, Professor David Nutt, for a deep dive into the human brain and its relationship with drugs. We discuss whether our brains are built to consume drugs; whether modern society is changing the brain's neurochemistry and making people more vulnerable to substance use; how benzodiazepines work on the brain; and whether there will ever be a 'methadone equivalent' for stimulants such as cocaine? We also draw upon Prof. Nutt's experience within the political arena, as the former chair of the Advisory Council of the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD). We discuss what impact the potential reclassification of ketamine, to a Class A drug, may have. Alongside this, we explore whether the Green Party’s call to legalise and regulate all drugs is shifting the debate into the mainstream, challenging the idea that progressive drug reform is a political risk. If you have been affected by the issues discussed in this episode, please visit barod.cymru and confidentially chat to a trained support worker via Barod's Live Webchat Service, that is open 7-days a week, or call Dan 24/7, Wales' national drug and alcohol helpline on 0808 808 2234 or text DAN to 81066. Note: The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) makes recommendations to government on the control of dangerous or otherwise harmful drugs, including classification and scheduling under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and its regulations. ACMD is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office . Contents of the video: (00:00) Highlights of the episode (01:04) Introduction (02:34) The power of the brain (04:53) Why does understanding the brain matter when it comes to human behaviour? (09:00) Is the brain built to consume drugs? (13:23) Is modern society shaping our neurochemistry? (21:36) Do we know everything there is to know about drugs on the brain? (26:42) Pharmacological treatment for stimulant use and other drugs (33:27) Benzodiazepines (40:52) Reclassifying ketamine (48:15) Green Party's policy to regulate all drugs and previous political broken promises (52:49) Quickfire Q&A

Psychedelics have helped me and many others that I know through real dark times of addictions and depression. My own breakthrough with psychedelics provided the breaking down of my belief systems and reawakened an overwhelmingly empowering sense of my own ability to change. I’m super excited to be sharing this next episode of the NatLifePod with you because I’m behind the mic with Professor David Nutt. who is a neuropsychopharmacologist specialising in the research of drugs that affect the brain and conditions such as addiction, depression anxiety, and sleep. In this chat with David I unpack my own journey with psychedelics and the huge shifts that I have made through working with these powerful medicines David then helps to explain what was actually happening with my brain during and after these mind altering, healing and life changing experiences. It’s a really exciting time and certainly feels that we’re on the cusp of a major revolution in psychiatric medicine and neuroscience that could see psychedelics being used to treat addictions, depression and other mental health conditions. We discuss the potential therapeutic purposes of psychedelics for conditions including depression, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, and eating disorders. I hope you appreciate the direction of this conversation and the great work that David Nutt is doing here. Find out more about the Gaba spirit Sentia Big shout out to Simon of ⁠@wearetheclarkes⁠ for filming, editing and producing. You are appreciated brother! Thank you to the Sponsor of this weeks episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.exhalecoffee.com/natlife⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For £10 off your first bag in fully flexible, easily cancellable subscription Use code NATLIFEPOD Watch on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ links to everything else in community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NATLIFE TRIBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NATLIFE COACHES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE 100 HUMAN EXPERIENCE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MANMEN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WOMANHOOD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BE MORE HUMAN BOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VIVOBAREFOOT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discount code: TONYVIVO15 (You must be logged in your vivo account to use the code) Podcast produced, filmed & edited by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WE ARE // THE CLARKES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Original music written and performed by: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Kingswell

In this episode, we dive deep into our society's enduring and complex relationship with alcohol. Host Anna Donaghey and guest Professor David Nutt, a renowned expert in neuropsychopharmacology, engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the glamorisation of alcohol in media, the impact of advertising on drinking habits, and the influence of the drinks industry on policies and public perception. They explore the historical and societal roots of alcohol's prevalence and shed light on the surprising realities of alcohol's effects on health and mental well-being. Together they reflect on the signs of a shift in alcohol culture and offer practical tips for mindful drinking. Here are the highlights: 01:25 Alcohol's persistence due to historical and social factors. 05:49 European drinking habits, influenced by history, differ. 07:10 The point in UK history when alcohol consumption really grew. 09:21 Why alcohol is our social drug of choice. 15:03 The social benefits of alcohol. 20:25 The power of the drinks industry in government policy. 27:11 Obsession with wine and its health impacts. 30:18 Alcohol: impacts on healthcare, taxes, and consumption. 38:38 Fear of social isolation in drinking cessation. 42:14 Years of investment led to a successful drink. 43:50 Creating sociability through affordable alcohol alternatives. 49:50 Awareness of drinking habits leads to consciousness. 51:42 Drinking for stress relief can be concerning. 🔗 Get all the free resources from the series at: Toolkit Optin Anna’s group coaching community ‘Unstuck!’ helps identify your alcohol ‘stories’ and beliefs, breaking the cycle of alcohol and all the shame that goes with it. For more information and to find out how to join, please follow this link: Unstuck! community information To further explore your relationship with alcohol, check out Anna’s self-guided programme, The Big Drink Rethink Experiment: https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/the-big-drink-rethink-experiment And apply the code POD99 to purchase for just £99 as a podcast listener If you’re loving the podcast and would like to give Anna a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, then you can buy her a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/bigdrinkrethink About Professor David Nutt: David Nutt is currently the Edmond J. Safra Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology at Impe

Hello if you've come here from Grazia! If you're listening before Feb 1st, your two favourite pop enthusiasts have written about all things soft and you can read our piece in the current issue. Our guest today is Professor David Nutt, the renowned neuropsychopharmacologist and all-round science legend, who has dedicated much of his career to understanding how alcohol and drugs affect the brain. He co-founded GABA Labs to bring greater choices to adult social drinkers, and the first available result is Sentia : a non-alcoholic drink that gives you a two-drink buzz. We talk about why humans enjoy booze in the first place, and Prof Nutt's forthcoming products for GABA Labs – including Alcarelle, a genuinely revolutionary molecule that could be to alcohol what sweetener is to sugar. Tom Whipple's Sentia piece in The Times How drugs compare in terms of harm Episode summary: We're in Grazia! (0:00) What are we drinking? M&S Frizzantea (2:34) Mailbag! Shirley Temple drink and its history. (6:13) Non-alcoholic drinks and drug policy with Professor David Nutt. (10:27) Alcohol's effects on social anxiety and harmful usage. (17:33) GABA and its role in the brain and food. (22:13) GABA-based functional drinks and their effects. (26:26) Alcohol harm and the future of Prof Nutt's non-alcoholic alternatives. (31:51) *smug fist bump to Duolingo lads who knows that 'Frizzantea' is a pun on 'frizzante' which means fizzy, and also, actual Italians* Episode transcript If you’ve got a favourite drink you’d like to share with us, or any other non-booze-related gossip, then email us at popculturedrinkspodcast@gmail.com. You can see what and where we've been drinking lately on Instagram @popculturedrinkspodcast , and join our mailbag! DM us a voice note or your thoughts on all things drinks – we love to hear from you, and we might share it on a future show. Pop Culture is on Bookshop.org ! Read books by us, our guests, and others we like, while helping to support the show. Thank you for listening and, until Helen comes up with another catchphrase, keeeeeep drinking! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s Healing 101, I am honoured to be speaking to Professor David John Nutt, an English neuropsychopharmacologist specialising in the research of drugs that affect the brain and conditions such as addiction, anxiety, and sleep. He is the chairman of Drug Science, a non-profit which he founded in 2010 to provide independent, evidence-based information on drugs. This was such a fascinating conversation and I’ve been desperate to speak to him for so long seeing as I’ve had my own experience with psychedelics. In today’s episode, we take a deep dive into psychedelics and I ask him the questions I’ve always wanted to know such what was the reason therapeutic use of psychedelics was made illegal, why the research surrounding them has always been shrouded in controversy and whether he thinks the general outlook on psychedelics is ever likely to change in the UK. It’s a fascinating conversation and Professor David Nutt explains even the most complicated topics in such a clear and concise way so I really do hope you enjoy it. Find Professor David Nutt: Twitter: @ProfDavidNutt Drug Science: https://www.drugscience.org.uk/ Book on Psychedelics: https://www.drugscience.org.uk/ Follow Hurt to Healing on Instagram: @hurttohealingpod -- A big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you’re struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. Thank you to our corporate supporter, Brown Advisory, a global investment management firm which is passionate about raising awareness of mental health challenges in order to help people thrive in an ever-changing world. Stay Connected with Hurt to Healing: Instagram: instagram.com/hurttohealingpod TikTok: tiktok.com/@hurttohealingpod LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hurt-to-healing Substack: substack.com/@hurttohealing Website: hurttohealing.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I’m thrilled to have Professor David Nutt on the podcast, an expert on drugs, and how they work on the brain. He trained as a psychiatrist, and for almost 50 years his research has focused on new drug treatments for anxiety, depression and addiction. Today we’re going to be diving into the world of psychedelics such as LSD, Psilocybin and Ketamine. We discuss the history of psychedelics and why they were banned in the first place, despite having a relatively good safety profile, how these drugs work and the mechanism on the brain, the default mode network (DMN) and the latest research looking at its efficacy and role in a multitude of conditions. You can check out his latest book “ Psychedelics ” and try his revolutionary alternative to alcohol that we mention on the podcast, sentia spirits, online. I’m really excited for you to hear this podcast, it’s rare that he has the time to dedicate a whole hour in his packed schedule, so please enjoy my conversation with Professor Nutt. 🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here 📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app for free You can download The Doctor’s Kitchen app for free to get access to all of our recipes, with specific suggestions tailored to your health needs and new recipes added every month. We’ve had some amazing feedback so far and we have new features being added all the time - check it out with a 14 day free trial too. Do check out this week’s “Eat, Listen, Read” newsletter, that you can subscribe to on our website - where I send you a recipe to cook as well as some mindfully curated media to help you have a healthier, happier week. 🥗 Join the newsletter and 7 day meal plan 📷 Follow on Instagram 🐦 Tweet me We would love to get your feedback on the subject matter of these episodes - please do let me know on our social media pages ( Instagram , Facebook & Twitter ) what you think,and give us a 5* rating on your podcast player if you enjoyed today’s episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode is a very special one. My guest for this episode was fired in 2009 by the Home Secretary for his inconvenient views on drug policy, famously stating that ‘taking the drug ecstasy is no more dangerous than riding a horse.’ He really does stand up for what he believes in, and I’m fascinated by, and in awe of, his brilliant mind. Professor David Nutt is a neuropharmacologist, and Director of the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London. He has published over 500 original research papers, 8 government reports, 35 books and his latest book on cannabis came out last month. I felt so honoured to speak with Professor Nutt today. Expect conversations around psychedelics, how psychedelic treatment can lead to breakthroughs in mental health, and the impact of drugs such as cannabis and alcohol. We are in a mental health crisis, and opening our eyes to new fields of research and treatments can be so beneficial for us. Keep an open mind, and enjoy my discussion with Professor Nutt. Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com Mental Health resources: @be_well_collective | www.bewellcollective.co.uk YouTube: Watch here Apex are this episode's sponsor This episode is sponsored by Apex Rides - the British smart bike and home fitness app - launched in 2021They're on a mission to get more people exercising. Because as a company, they believe life is better with exercise. Apex is the most accessible Smart Bike out there - with rides created for all levels & moods - and the bike available from £15 per month with Klarna. The Independent newspaper and the Telegraph recently both voted Apex the best exercise bike available in the UK. Due to high demand for Apex's award-winning bike, we are sorry to say that all stock is currently sold out. Sign up to Apex's mailing list now to be the first to get stock updates. Check Apex out here Show Notes The Imperial College London is recruiting for a landmark study! The @Imperial_PRG is recruiting for a PET/MRI imaging study investigating synaptogenesis after the administration of ketamine. To enrol on this study you must have not consumed any psychedelic or ketamine for at least 6 months. To find out more information contact joseph.peill18@imperial.ac.uk *** Link: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/psychedelic-research-centre/trials/

How do psychedelics make your brain “escape”? Can a near-death-experience be a good thing? MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, anyone? Should politicians be breathalysed before voting? Pospo meets Professor David Nutt in this weeks episode.