Seeing the energy at the MAPPS Psychedelic Science Conference this year was incredible to experience where 12,000 people made the journey to learn about the newest in treatment, science and funding as well as to connect and consider community-led programs. 

It really felt like the critical mass for these tools to move forward is here. 

I was thrilled to see many people from the Transformative Tech community there on stage, as exhibitors, and as attendees. 

The top question was: “When will you do another Transtech Conference?”

It was an honor to be onstage with Nanea Reeves, CEO and Founder of TRIPP, David Rabin MD, PhD, Psychiatrist & Neuroscientist, Co-Inventor, & Co-Founder of Apollo Neuroscience, and Jeffrey Becker, MD Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Bexson Biomedical to discuss advancements in technology applications to assist and support the therapeutic psychedelic interventions.  And the line for Robin Arnott, Founder and CEO of SoundSelf, booth, and experience was often around the corner. 

All of these brilliant founders have been in the Transformative Tech community for years.

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We discussed the role of technology to support psychedelic-assisted therapy in three buckets, preparation, in-treatment support, and integration. 

TRIPP and Apollo have studies showing efficacy across all three and Bexson’s novel delivery system is a game changer for Ketamine therapy.

SoundSelf also supports all three areas and the experience itself has been described by many as a treatment. 

Below is a chart of how I think about all the psychedelic technologies. 

• Apollo Neuroscience pioneers wearable technology for health improvement. Their touch therapy enhances stress resilience, sleep, focus, and recovery. By calming the nervous system, individuals gain better control over mental and physical health, eliminating the struggle for well-being.
• TRIPP’s VR solutions aid psychedelic therapy. They offer in-clinic VR assistance and a mobile-based solution for at-home sessions. Immersive 3D experiences, healing frequencies, guidance, and music support the full protocol, from preparation to anxiety reduction and ongoing support.
• Bexson Biomedical develops a ketamine delivery system for pain disorders and mental health. Their subcutaneous infusion pump delivers a proprietary ketamine formulation accurately, offering potential repurposing for other medications.
• SoundSelf is A revolutionary vocal-biofeedback technology for advancing mental health.  It combines psychedelic-assisted therapy and immersive technology.  It  uses voice, vibro-acoustics, and light therapy to induce transpersonal states of consciousness in 15 minutes. It supports therapists with “surrender practice” and “psychedelic memory reactivation,” leading to improved anxiety, depression, mindfulness, and well-being.