sensory deprivation

What is it about floating that makes it such a great therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other disorders? 

Dr. Justin Feinstein is one of the leading floatation therapy researchers in the world, and he’s most interested in learning about brain-behavior relationships and how floating can help those with anxiety disorders. 

We are joined by Dr. Feinstein and Flux, a PhD researcher working with him in the field, to discuss floatation therapy as exposure therapy, the anti-anxiety effects of floating, and what the future of floatation therapy research has in store. 

Key takeaways

• What is neuropsychology?
• Interoception and sensory enhancement
• Exposure therapy
• The anti-anxiety effects of floating
• Depression is the most disabling condition in the world
• What is the active ingredient of floating?
• Future research in floatation therapy

Resources:

• Dr. Justin Feinstein at LIBR
• Floathouse.ca
• VancouverReal.tv
• AndyZaremba.com
• MindfulMass.org

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Josh has a wander through the Royal Botanic Gardens, Scott joins him to decide whether WA or Victoria has the better weather, and for something a bit different, Scott shares his experience using a sensory deprivation tank.

After moving East from Western Australia in March of 2016, Josh Martin is Victoria's newest Melbournite. Each week he experiences something different that Melbourne has to offer, speaks about the new challenges he has to face, and whinges about how cold it is in Victoria. Listen to I'm Not From Here live, Thursdays from 10:00PM EST, on SYN Nation.

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