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I had the opportunity to moderate a great panel with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz (or Dr. Suzanne as she is known in the media) and Dr. Komal Bhasin on “Women, Psychedelics, and the Evolution of Health and Wholeness: Navigating Aging, Menopause, and Personal Transformation.”
The panelists brought great visibility to the lack of specific research on women’s health. Whether it's the impact of estrogen on the brain or the broader topic of menopause, women's health has been largely ignored for decades by the medical establishment. This is very slowly starting to change. Women reporting symptoms of menopause to their doctors may not (always) be qualified as WW (Whiny Women) anymore. However, even if they are lucky to have the sympathetic ear of a physician they are likely to be told that “their symptoms are normal”.
I faced this state of affairs for the past 3 years. Being above 40 any health challenge I reported was deemed as “Normal” aka “The New Normal for Women Above 40”. I happened to have painful digestive issues coupled with gain weight. For 3 years I went from physician to physician (not easy and quite expensive in Ontario when you don’t have a family doctor) explaining my symptoms. After 2 minutes I was shut down with a “It is normal at your age”. I didn’t believe however that waking up in the middle of the night with abdominal pain was normal. The interesting thing was that none of them ever tested me for anything. The diagnostic was clear, I was delusional and it was all very normal; I was in perimenopause. Fast forward 3 years of frustration, I was finally, by the grace of God (aka my personal trainer), put in touch with a lady who performed a blood cell analysis. And there Bingo! Not only did I have a parasite, I also had candida overgrowth, which actually explained all of my symptoms. After a couple of months of treatment, most of the problems have disappeared, as well as most of the weight gained. So no, it was not “Normal”.
This story to illustrate how tone-deaf the traditional medical system is when it comes to women’s health!
Thankfully, with the rise of psychedelics, women now have an opportunity to take more ownership of their health and empower their own wellness practice. Let’s look at the connection between women’s health and psychedelics and more precisely microdosing psychedelics: what value do women get by microdosing psilocybin?
In recent years, microdosing psychedelics has surged in popularity, not just among the general populace but particularly among women seeking new pathways to wellness and personal growth. Below I explore the top 3 reasons women are increasingly turning to this practice. Let's delve together into this transformative journey.
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😌 Reason Number 1: Enhanced Emotional and Mental Wellbeing
Many women report significant improvements in their emotional and mental health when they begin microdosing psychedelics, particularly substances like psilocybin or LSD.
These small, sub-hallucinogenic doses can stabilize mood and improve emotional responsiveness.
Research and anecdotal evidence suggest that microdosing may help diminish symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD, which disproportionately affect women.
This subtle shift in perspective and emotional balance can be a game-changer, making everyday challenges more manageable and improving overall quality of life.
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💡Reason Number 2: Boost in Creativity and Problem-Solving
Creativity isn't just about art—it's also about innovating ways to tackle life's myriad problems.
Women in creative fields, and those in more traditional sectors, find that microdosing enhance their problem-solving capabilities and creative thinking.
This isn't about generating a "high" but rather sparking a slight uplift in cognitive flexibility.
This means thinking outside the box becomes easier, and new connections and solutions can emerge in daily tasks and long-term projects alike.
Whether at work or at home, women can benefit from more creativity with the help of microdosing.
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⚖️Reason Number 3: Menopause and Hormonal Balance
We can’t talk about women’s health and not address the topic of hormones and menopause! Indeed, navigating the often turbulent waters of hormonal change during menopause can be daunting.
Microdosing has emerged as a novel way to manage some of the psychological and physiological symptoms associated with menopause, such as mood swings, insomnia, and fatigue.
By modulating the serotonin system in the brain, microdoses of psychedelics might offer a new kind of equilibrium without the side effects associated with traditional hormone replacement therapies.
As we continue to peel back the layers on how psychedelics can influence our neurochemistry and life experiences, it's becoming clear that microdosing holds particular appeal for women seeking gentle yet effective transformations.
It’s about more than just symptom management; it’s about reclaiming a sense of agency over one's mental health and creative spirit.
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I'm Peggy Van de Plassche, a former banker and VC with 20 years in financial services and technology. "The Microdose Diet" combines alternative medicines like microdosing psilocybin for personal and professional growth.
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