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David Yaden And I Discuss Self-Transcendence, Psychedelics, and Behavior Change

During our interview, David and I discussed different types of self-transcendent experiences ranging from awe to what Maslow described as a peak experience to mythical experiences, which William James was really involved in. I asked David about some of the different experiences and how they differ?
David Yaden explains, “I think we can call these experiences self-transcendent experiences. There are many different ones, but they seem similar in that they’re all intensely altered states of consciousness, involving some degree of self diminishment and feelings of connectedness. And these range in intensity.
So you have the kinds of more subtle daily experiences like flow, when you’re really absorbed in a challenging task and time you look up at the clock and hours have gone by, and you didn’t even realize it, or mindfulness. And then, on the other end of the spectrum, you have these more transformative, intense once-in-a-lifetime type experiences, which we can call those peak or mystical experiences. And then, somewhere in the middle, we have things like awe where we perceive the vastness, our jaw drops, and we get chills.”
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* Website: https://hopkinspsychedelic.org/yaden
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* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbyaden/

* Yaden, D. B., J. Haidt, R. W. Hood, D. R. Vago, and A. B. Newberg (2017). “The Varieties of Self-Transcendent Experience.” Review of General Psychology 21(2): 143-160. [Link]
* Information on psilocybin Phase 2 Trials
* My interview with David Vago Ph.D. on Meditation in Self-Transcendent states: https://passionstruck.com/dr-david-vago-on-self-transcendence/
* My interview with Cathy Heller: https://passionstruck.com/cathy-heller-how-do-you-find-your-lifes-passion/
* My interview with Michael Slepian: https://passionstruck.com/michael-slepian-the-secret-life-of-secrets/
* My interview with Tricia Manning: https://passionstruck.com/tricia-manning-on-how-to-lead-with-heart/
* My interview with Jordan Harbinger on Why Legacy is Greater Than Currency: https://passionstruck.com/jordan-harbinger-on-why-building-your-legacy-is-greater-than-currency/
* My interview with Sarah Fay on the fallacies of the DSM: https://passionstruck.com/sarah-fay-pathological/
* My interview with Admiral James Stavridis: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-james-stavridis-to-risk-it-all/
* My solo episode on why micro choices matter: https://passionstruck.com/why-your-micro-choices-determine-your-life/
* My solo episode on why you must feel to heal: https://passionstruck.com/why-you-must-feel-to-find-emotional-healing/
About Today’s Guest David Yaden

David Yaden, Ph.D., studies the measurement and experimental manipulation of mental states called altered states of consciousness. These mental states are often among the most transformative and meaningful moments in people’s lives, yet little is known about how they are triggered, the neurophysiological processes that underlie them, or how they impact the beliefs and behavior of those who have them. His research is currently focused on the therapeutic potential of psychedelic substances for mood and substance use disorders.
His scientific research and scholarly writing generally aim to provide a quantitative and empirical 21st-century update to William James’s classic book on the topic, The Varieties of Religious Experience, using: 1) psychometric instruments, 2) computational linguistic analysis, 3) neuroimaging, 4) non-invasive brain stimulation, and 5) psychopharmacology. Psychopharmacologist Roland R. Griffiths, Ph.D. is his previous Postdoctoral advisor.
He previously studied with neuroscientist Andrew B. Newberg, MD, and completed his doctoral training with psychologist Martin E. P. Seligman, Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania. He has authored over 40 scientific and scholarly publications and edited two books that provide a scientific perspective on practices and experiences traditionally associated with religion/spirituality: Rituals and Practices in World Religions and Being Called.
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