What psychedelics actually do to your brain. Explained by a clinician who works with psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Real clinical research, no judgment.
Dr. Vilmarie Fraguada Narloch, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist · Co-founder, Sana Healing Collective
Licensed clinical psychologist specializing in co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders through Harm Reduction. Holds a certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research (CIIS) and trained in MDMA for PTSD through MAPS (2018). Co-founded Sana Healing Collective, a nonprofit bringing accessible, culturally responsive psychedelic therapy to diverse communities in Chicago. Presents globally on psychedelic therapy and harm reduction.
What you get
What current clinical research shows about psilocybin and MDMAGrounded in peer-reviewed trial data.
Open Q&A after the talkMicrodosing, therapy use, legal status. Nothing off limits.
Bar atmosphere, drink in handScience on the table, none of the formality.
Sessions rotate across anglesClinical use, neuroscience, law & policy, microdosing.
Couples, groups or soloScience fans and the genuinely curious.
How the night works
Order at the bar, find a seat. No formality.
Clinical trials, brain imaging, therapeutic potential. Clear, no jargon.
The floor opens. No filter, no moralising.
Good to know
The lights are low, your drink is cold, and a clinician who works with psychedelic-assisted therapy explains what these substances do inside your brain. Curious Hour brings expert-led science into bar settings, and this edition covers one of the most discussed topics in modern medicine. Dr. Vilmarie Fraguada Narloch walks you through what clinical research shows about psilocybin for depression, MDMA for PTSD, and the neuroscience behind altered states of consciousness. No jargon, no judgment. Then the floor opens.
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This presentation is strictly for educational and scientific discussion. It does not constitute medical or legal advice, nor does it promote or condone the possession, purchase, or use of illegal substances.
