Unravelling

The episode features an engaging interview with Dr. Katherine McLean, a writer and research scientist with expertise in mindfulness meditation and psychedelics. Dr. McLean explores the importance of being open to conversations about death and the potential for living more vibrant lives by embracing our mortality. Drawing on her research at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Dr. McLean highlights the role of psychedelics in helping people facing terminal illnesses come to terms with their death and find peace. She recounts her younger sister's battle with cancer, offering a poignant look at end-of-life care and the potential for finding beauty in life's final moments.

Dr. MacLean's book Midnight Water: A Psychedelic Memoir
She can be found at:
Website: Katherine MacLean, PhD 
Instagram: katherine.maclean.phd
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What is Unravelling?

How can a deeper understanding of mental health help us see our world, and ourselves, differently? Hosted by therapist Kurt White and journalist Mary Wilson, each episode of Unravelling explores a complex mental health topic with insights from both professionals and people with lived experience. Whether you're trying to make sense of the world or just the slice of it inside of your head, Unravelling is here to foster a more compassionate and informed perspective on life.