What do vibrations and the psychedelic experience have in common?
MDMA therapy is revolutionizing mental health treatment, showing remarkable success in helping people overcome PTSD, anxiety, and emotional trauma. But what if you could tap into those same powerful benefits—without taking a single drug?
It turns out your brain responds to more than just chemistry. Vibration therapy, frequency, and rhythm have influenced human consciousness for millennia—from ancient chanting rituals to modern neuroscience breakthroughs. Could the right vibrations unlock the same neuroplasticity and nervous system regulation as psychedelics like MDMA, ketamine, and psilocybin?
In this episode, Dr. Dave Rabin—neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and psychedelic researcher—joins Dave Asprey to break down the science behind psychedelic-assisted therapy, the autonomic nervous system, and the hidden power of vibration patterns. His research led to the creation of Apollo Neuro, a wearable device that uses vibration therapy to regulate the fight-or-flight response, enhance heart rate variability, and improve cognitive performance without stimulants. Learn how targeted vibrations can help you biohack stress response, improve mental resilience, and optimize sleep—no pharmaceuticals required.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
• How vibration therapy triggers deep relaxation, neuroplasticity, and healing
• Why stress hijacks the brain—and how to override the fight-or-flight mode
• The neuroscience of stress and resilience—and its connection to longevity
• How heart rate variability impacts cognitive performance and mental resilience
• The surprising science behind frequency, music, meditation, and breathwork
• Why Apollo Neuro enhances focus, emotional regulation, and sleep optimization
• How psychedelics influence neuroplasticity—and why vibration may mimic their effects
**Apollo Neuro | To get an Apollo wearable, go to https://apolloneuro.com/Dave and save 15%**
Resources:
• Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/
• Apollo Neuro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apolloneuro/?hl=en
• Apollo Neuro Website: https://apolloneuro.com/Dave
• Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com
• Dave Asprey’s Website: https://daveasprey.com
• Dave Asprey’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey
• Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com
• Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com
• Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com
• 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com
Timestamps:
00:40 Intro
01:18 Exploring Vibration in Biohacking
02:29 Introduction of Dr. Dave Rabin
02:53 Understanding Vibration and Its Impact
04:47 The Apollo Neuro Device
08:44 Using Apollo for Different States
11:41 Apollo in Psychedelic Therapy
24:32 Clinical Trials and Studies on Apollo
29:32 Heart Rate Variability and Biohacking
33:02 Revolutionizing Sleep with Apollo
34:40 Apollo’s Long-Term Effects and Dependency
37:16 Apollo’s Impact on ADHD and Psychiatric Disorders
45:22 The Importance of Human Connection and Simple Solutions
49:56 Longevity, Healthspan, and Future Innovations
57:23 Final Thoughts and Discount Offer
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