Why Microdosing Is Actually Meditation | Paul Austin
Life, Death & The Space Between with Dr. Amy RobbinsShow Notes
Microdosing is everywhere right now, but most people are doing it completely wrong. In this conversation with Paul Austin, founder of Third Wave and author of Mastering Microdosing, we dive deep into why the sub-perceptual model everyone talks about misses the mark, how microdosing differs fundamentally from meditation (and why that matters), and what the latest clinical research actually shows. We explore the overlooked power of intention, the neuroscience of the 5-HT2A receptor, and why Albert Hoffman may have been onto something for those final 30 years of his life. If you're curious about psychedelics but don't know where to start, or if you're already exploring this space, this episode cuts through the noise.
00:00 Microdosing: Most People Are Doing It Wrong 03:51 What Is Microdosing? Macro vs Micro Explained 09:14 Tolerance Windows and Neuroplasticity (BDNF) 11:38 Why Clinical Research on Microdosing Failed 19:03 LSD, Psilocybin, Wachuma: Three Core Medicines 26:15 LSD Semi-Synthetic vs Natural: The Difference 29:28 Why MDMA Microdosing Is Dangerous 37:05 Parts Work, Somatic Therapy, and Relational Healing 45:06 Community Over Pills: A Spiritual Model 46:08 The Real Downsides: Legality and Dependence 47:52 Three Critical Rules for Safe Microdosing 51:43 Finding Clean Sources and Golden Rule 53:19 Connect with Paul: Resources and Training Programs 54:39 Closing and Final Thoughts
LEARN MORE ABOUT Paul Austin · Founder, Third Wave: thethirdwave.co · Author, Mastering Microdosing: How to Use Subperceptual Psychedelics to Heal Trauma, Improve Performance, and Transform Your Life · Psychedelic Coaching Institute: psychedeliccoaching.institute · Social Media: @paulaustin (LinkedIn, X, Instagram)
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