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Podcast: Leadership Article Review Podcast
Episode: Will Psychedelics Propel Your Career? Exploring the Potential Impact of Psychedelics on Work, Productivity and Well-Being, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
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Abstract: With growing research demonstrating the therapeutic potential of psychedelics such as psilocybin and MDMA in treating mental health conditions, interest is mounting around potential applications beyond health. This article explores emerging evidence on the impact of psychedelics in key domains relevant to careers and the workplace including creativity, focus, stress and burnout, leadership, teamwork, and well-being. It surveys both practitioner accounts and early research studying the effects of microdosing psychedelics on enhancing performance and career outcomes. While acknowledging current legal restrictions and the need for more research, implications are discussed for how individuals and organizations could ethically and...