Psychedelic Therapy, PTSD, and the Path to Healing with Lauren Taus

Most mental health treatments manage symptoms, but psychedelic therapy goes after the root cause. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Lauren Taus, psychotherapist and psychedelic integration specialist, to break down what these medicines actually are, how they work, and whether they might be right for you. The history of psychedelic research — and how Nixon's war on drugs shut it down MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine, and ayahuasca: what each one does and who it's for Why integration matters more than the experience itself How to find a qualified guide (and the red flags to watch for) The role of psychedelics in end-of-life care and death anxiety This episode is for anyone curious about psychedelic-assisted therapy, navigating treatment-resistant depression or PTSD, or looking for a grounded, honest guide to what these medicines can and can't do. This episode was made possible by: Beyond Biohacking: Save $400 on any ticket with code COMMUNE400 at beyondconference.com. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune. Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Sunlighten: Visit sunlighten.com/commune Up to 2,100 off saunas and $50 off Red Light Products with code “COMMUNE”

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Psychedelic Therapy, PTSD, and the Path to Healing with Lauren Taus is an episode from Commune with Jeff Krasno by Commune Media.

This episode is 69:20 long.

This episode was published on Apr 23, 2026.

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