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Understanding the Science Behind Microdosing

In this episode, Julie Hagen continues her discussion with Uncle Marv about microdosing psychedelics. She explains the importance of understanding the difference between a full psychedelic experience and a sub-perceptual microdose. Julie shares her personal journey from feeling unfulfilled as a lawyer to finding purpose through coaching and microdosing. She provides insights into the science behind microdosing, particularly its effects on the brain's default mode network. Julie also outlines her 30-day microdosing protocol, emphasizing the importance of setting intentions, journaling, and meditation.

Julie Hagen clarifies the distinction between a full psychedelic trip and a sub-perceptual microdose, where one's consciousness remains unaltered. She stresses the importance of trusting the source and dosage when microdosing to avoid unintended effects. 

Julie recounts her struggles with mental health during law school and her early career as a lawyer, leading her to seek therapy and eventually coaching. She found coaching more constructive and aligned with her purpose of helping others. 

A friend introduced Julie to microdosing as a means of personal growth and healing. She explains how microdosing can help quiet the brain's default mode network, which is associated with rumination, anxiety, and depression. 

Julie outlines her 30-day microdosing protocol, which involves setting intentions, journaling, and meditation. She emphasizes the importance of simplicity and tailoring the practice to individual needs. 

Key Takeaways: 

  • Understand the difference between a full psychedelic trip and a sub-perceptual microdose.
  • Microdosing can help quiet the brain's default mode network, reducing rumination and negative thought patterns.
  • Setting intentions, journaling, and meditation are essential components of a microdosing protocol.
  • Simplicity and personalization are key when developing a microdosing practice.

 

 

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Julie Cyvonne

Psychedelic Facilitator

Julie is a former lawyer, certified coach, and psychedelic facilitator. She created a guided micro-dosing program that maximizes the impact of all of the amazing changes that psilocybin produces in your brain when paired with intentional learning. She has helped 100s of clients worldwide overcome persistent feelings of anxiety & depression & achieve what they never thought possible through the power of micro-dosing. Julie focuses on the importance of integration because she doesn’t want you to just have a few good days micro-dosing - she is dedicated to supporting you in creating a great life. Julie specializes in supporting entrepreneurs and parents (some both!) inside of her micro-dosing collective that includes 1:1 support, community, and all the teachings/tools to make the positive effects of micro-dosing last.