Psychedelics + ketamine therapies are powerful ways to support the opening of the mind. But is there a thing such as being TOO OPEN?
Nate Klemp, PhD, is a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. He joins me to share how to live with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World.
In this episode, you’ll hear:

The impact of cancel culture on our cultural mindset and resilience
The key differences between experiencing life with a closed vs. open mindset
How digital distractions affect openness in relationships and intimacy
Strategies for cultivating intentional relationships
Nate’s personal journey towards embracing openness and writing his book, "Open"
Understand the closed state by spending three days binging on screens and political outrage
Fostering openness in romantic partnerships and understanding its significance
Personality traits of openness and closeness according to the BIG FIVE inventory
Scientific research of how personality traits can shift over time
Insights from a skeptic's two-year journey in psychedelic-assisted therapy
The varying experiences and effects of ketamine therapy
Ketamine's antidepressant properties and its impact on neural plasticity
Utilizing open awareness meditation for integrating psychedelic experiences
Exploring the "80/80 marriage" concept for strengthening relationships
Understanding the dynamics of the "sexual great depression" and vulnerability
Patterns of trying to regulate our partner through sex
Techniques for skillfully closing and upholding healthy boundaries


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Nate Klemp, PhD, is a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. He is the author of the new book OPEN: Living With an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World. Nate is also the coauthor of the New York Times Editors’ Choice The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Marriage and the New York Times Bestseller Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing. Nate cofounded the mindfulness training company Life Cross Training and holds a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy from Stanford University and a PhD from Princeton University.

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