Researcher Amanda Feilding on The Effects of Psychedelic Use on the Ego

Amanda Feilding is a pioneering neuroscientist and founder of the Beckley Foundation, an organization dedicated to researching the therapeutic potential of psychedelic substances. She has spent decades investigating how compounds like psilocybin and LSD interact with the brain, particularly regarding ego dissolution and consciousness expansion. Feilding appeared on JRE episode 2002 to discuss her groundbreaking research on psychedelics, diving deep into the neuroscience, philosophy, and psychological implications of these substances. Her work has helped legitimize psychedelic research in mainstream science and made her one of the most respected voices in understanding how these compounds affect human consciousness and mental health.