83. EMBARK: A Groundbreaking Framework for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy with Dr. Bill Brennan
Join Michaela Carlin and Dr. Bill Brennan on the Psychedelic Mom podcast for a deep dive into the complexities, uncertainties and profound transformations being revealed at the frontier of psychedelic therapy. Dr. Brennan, who has extensive experience in psychedelic clinical trials, has co-developed their EMBARK model with Dr. Alexander Belser. Brennan discusses the various domains of this ‘whole person’ therapeutic approach, unpacking the EMBARK acronym: existential-spiritual, mindfulness, body awareness, affective-cognitive, relational and keeping momentum. The conversation also explores ethical and practical considerations for psychedelic facilitation, the importance of culturally competent and trauma-informed care, the significance of robust preparation and integration support surrounding the psychedelic journey, and the potential collective impact of psychedelics on the mental health care system. Brennan also shares insights from his own extensive psychedelic experience and the potential future directions of the swiftly evolving fields of psychedelic research and therapy.