Dr. David Rabin, MD, PhD, is a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, health-tech entrepreneur, and inventor who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for more than a decade. He is the co-founder and chief innovation officer at Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically validated, wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus, and relaxation, using a novel touch therapy that signals safety to the brain. Dr. Rabin is the Medical Director of the Apollo Clinic, and has always been fascinated by consciousness, and our inherent ability to heal ourselves from injury and illness. As such, he has specifically focused his research on the clinical translation of non-invasive therapies for patients with treatment-resistant illnesses like PTSD, and substance use disorders.
Dr. Rabin is the co-founder and executive director of The Board of Medicine, a nonprofit organization of physicians and scientists establishing the first peer-reviewed, evidence-based, clinical guidelines for the production, and safe use of currently unregulated alternative medicines, including plant medicines. The Board of Medicine trains and certifies healthcare providers, as well as providing quality control standards for complementary and alternative medicines to support high-quality clinical research and best practices in harm-reduction. In addition to his clinical psychiatry practice, Dr. Rabin is currently conducting research on the epigenetic regulation of trauma responses, and recovery to elucidate the mechanism of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and the neurobiology of belief. Dr. Rabin received his MD in medicine and PhD in neuroscience from Albany Medical College and specialized in psychiatry with a distinction in research at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Dr. David Rabin is a conscious innovator dedicated to elevating human consciousness through our inherent ability and right (last time I checked) to heal the monkey mind we’re collectively drowning in.
Right now, we’re jacked up on a pyramid of addictions, from physical substances and devices to other, less tangible habits, such as moral echo chambers and negative bias. In this enlightening physiological voyage with Dr. Rabin, we consider the potential to create space between triggers and actions in our shared mission to make peace with peace.
One way I have been tuning in to the body and confronting my “fight or flight” sympathetic nervous response is with Apollo: a novel touch therapy device that emits gentle waves of vibration, scientifically proven to improve your resilience to stress. Kudos for pushing the envelope of psychological possibilities forward in the offset of the pandemic, and maintaining a tight-knit team throughout this fiasco.
The scientific research on Apollo is fascinating – so intriguing, we nearly didn’t have time to touch on a few fan fave topics, such as psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and the neurobiology of belief. Prepare for some jaw-dropping facts in this one.
After diving into the science, you’re probably going to want to check the Apollo out for yourself, so head to https://apolloneuro.com for a sweet 15% discount.
05:15 — Launching Apollo Into the World
Selling out the first batch of devices just before the world shut down
Protecting company culture during the pandemic, and scaling a team remotely
Dr. Rabin’s private practice and building trust with clients
Ketamine-assisted therapy training
19:00 — Therapy as a Vehicle for Change
Talk therapy and feedback
Why you need to feel safe in order to create opportunities to change
Putting your thoughts into question
44:32 — The Principle of Self Enquiry
Facing emotional fears, and growing from awareness
Why cancel-culture is not helping anyone, and the real way to cultivate inner or collective peace
Humor and sublimation: the way out of projection
How technology can help us become more human
The amygdala, detecting threats, and our stress response
1:18:48 — How Apollo Works
Delivering sense of safety in a stressful environment
The scientific correlation between music, the mind, and your mood
Why we need touch to feel in community
How Apollo helped Dr. Rubin conquer performance anxiety
The fascinating takeaways from years researching Apollo Breath
Try Apollo for yourself at apollonuero.com for 15% off
1:57:30 —The Peaks and Pitfalls of Psychedelics
Current legislation on psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine
Taking responsibility to use psychedelics effectively
IV DMT clinical trials, and the potential for it to be patented
Navigating psychedelics with a healthy dose of excitement and caution
Why dosage really matters
Why you need to read: PIHKAL: A Chemical Love Story
Examining the 2C family
RESOURCES:
Website: drdave.io
Instagram: @drdavidrabin
Twitter: @daverabin
Clubhouse: @Dr.Dave
Apollo: apolloneuro.com
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