??? INTERVIEW | Psychedelics for Women’s Health with Grace Blest-Hopley, PhD, CEO of Hystelica

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In this episode, I chat with Grace Blest-Hopley, PhD, the CEO of Hystelica, CSO of NWPharma and a Reserve Officer for the British Army.

We discuss her company, Hystelica, whose mission is to research, advocate and educate for safe and effective psychedelic use for women.?

They are currently running an observational study looking at the impact of microdosing psychedelic substances on menopausal symptoms. They are recruiting participants in the study. If you wish to take part, you can get in touch here.

Beyond Hystelica, we discuss Grace’s military experience and her work with the Heroic Hearts Project, which supports veterans through psychedelic therapy and the importance of community support to bring psychedelic therapies to veterans.

Key Takeaways:

• Grace’s work with Heroic Hearts Project focuses on using psychedelics to support veterans with PTSD. Grace believes that understanding the military experience is crucial for addressing PTSD effectively.
• Hystelica was founded to address the lack of research on psychedelics and women's health.
• The gender data gap in research is a significant issue. Research needs to focus on women's specific health needs and women's health should not be seen as niche.
• Understanding the menstrual cycle is essential in research, and microdosing psychedelics may help alleviate menopause symptoms.
• Patient advocacy is vital in the psychedelic research space.

Recommended Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Grace’s Background

06:04 Military Experience and Leadership Development

12:02 Heroic Hearts Project and Its Impact

22:01 Research Initiatives and Data Collection

29:07 Future Directions and Collaborations

36:30 Designing the Studies at Hystelica & Observational Insights

44:48 The Gender Data Gap in Medical Research

49:57 Innovative Tools for Women's Health Research

Where to find Grace Blest-Hopley, PhD:

• Hystelica
• Impact of Microdosing Psychedelics on Menopausal Symptoms Study
• Heroic Hearts
• Linkedin

Where to find Nina Patrick, PhD:

• Newsletter
• LinkedIn?
• Website

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