What if healing starts with feeling safe in your body? In this powerful episode of Vibe Science, we sit down with Dr. Dave Rabin, neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and Chief Medical Officer of Apollo Neuroscience, to explore why modern mental health treatments are falling short — and what science already knows that most people don’t. Dr. Rabin breaks down the neuroscience of stress, PTSD, and recovery, explaining how soothing touch, vibration, music, and safety signals directly regulate the nervous system. He also dives deep into the controversial FDA rejection of MDMA-assisted therapy and why non-drug solutions like Apollo Neuro are becoming critical tools for healing. This conversation bridges hard science and human connection, revealing why loneliness, chronic stress, and disconnection may be the biggest public health crisis of our time — and how we can actually fix it. Topics Covered Why traditional PTSD medications only work for ~30% of people How MDMA-assisted therapy achieves up to 88% response rates The FDA’s controversial MDMA decision explained How the autonomic nervous system controls healing Why “feeling safe” is the gateway to recovery The science behind Apollo Neuro’s vibration therapy Loneliness as a public health crisis Why modern medicine treats symptoms instead of causes Key Takeaway Healing doesn’t start with pills — it starts with regulating the nervous system and restoring a sense of safety in the body. Learn More Dr. Dave Rabin: drdave.io Apollo Neuro: wearableshugs.com

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