Third Wave, Lucid Therapeutics & District216 present
"Applied Practice in Psychedelics: Mental Health and Performance"
Join us for an educational afternoon on the applied practice of psychedelics, and how these substances can be utilized for therapeutic outcomes and leadership development.
Speaking will be Dr. Remi Drozd, CEO at Lucid Therapeutics and Dr. Kathy Gruver, an award-winning author and internationally recognized speaker. The conversation will be facilitated by Paul F. Austin, psychedelic pioneer and founder of Third Wave.
Doors open at 4:00pm, with our programming beginning at 4:30pm. After the talk, there will be some time to mingle as a mycelial network, creating new nodes of connection in the Santa Barbara ecosystem.
Invited is anyone who has a personal or professional interest in how psychedelics can be intentionally utilized to accelerate the healing and transformational process. If you're a therapist, doctor, coach, facilitator, guide, or simply a curious individual who wants to work with these potent medicines, this event is for you.
Please come with inquires, questions, and curiosity. Your presence and participation will be welcome and encouraged throughout the evening.
TICKETS: $30
TIME: 4:00pm Doors; 4:30pm Programming; 6pm Networking
PLACE: LoDo Studios - 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(Parking across the street is only available on the OfficeMax side of the lot).
NOTE: Refreshments to be provided
Speakers:
Dr. Remi Drozd, CEO at Lucid Therapeutics
Dr. Kathy Gruver, an award-winning author & speaker
Facilitated by Paul F. Austin founder of Third Wave
SPEAKER BIOS
Dr. Remi Drozd (Lucid Therapeutics) - Dr. Remi Drozd, a board-certified physician with a decade and a half of practice dedicated to enhancing patient health, has witnessed the transformative potential of psychedelics firsthand. Trained as a Ketamine practitioner, he has explored the therapeutic benefits of these substances within clinical contexts. Dissatisfied with the conventional symptom-focused approach of western medicine during his tenure in hospital settings, Dr. Drozd advocates for a holistic method centered on understanding each patient's unique circumstances. He contends that addressing the root causes of illness and tailoring treatments accordingly is the most effective and sustainable path to wellness. Through ongoing research, he posits that psychedelic therapies offer a vital component in achieving restored well-being for many individuals.
Dr. Kathy Gruver (Author & Speaker) - Dr. Kathy Gruver is an award-winning author, professional speaker, hypnotherapist, and ACC certified coach with over 30 years of experience in mind/body medicine and human behavior. Kathy does a lot of work with Internal Family Systems and assists individuals with prep and integration with psychedelic experiences. With a West Coast mentality and an East Coast delivery her humorous, down to earth, and engaging style has captivated hundreds of audiences on four continents, three cruise ships and a handful of islands. It’s been her true honor to have delivered two TEDx talks. Kathy has written eight books which have garnered 12 awards, hosted a TV series based on her first book, developed a stress reduction program for the US military, and cohosts the Fire and Earth Podcast. She has penned countless articles and appears regularly as a guest on radio, TV and in print media including the Dr. Phil Show. She has earned her PhD in natural health and has studied mind-body medicine at the famed Benson Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Harvard. For fun and stress relief Kathy does flying trapeze and plays Dungeons and Dragons.
Paul F. Austin (Third Wave) - Paul F. Austin is one of the most prominent voices in the world of psychedelics. As the founder of Third Wave, he has educated millions on the importance of safe and effective psychedelic experiences. A pioneer at the intersection of microdosing, personal transformation, and professional success, he has been featured in Forbes, Rolling Stone, and the BBC's Worklife. Paul helps others use microdosing as a tool for professional development and increased self-awareness by treating the use of psychedelics as a skill refined through mentorship and courageous exploration. Learning how to master this skill will be crucial in the story of humanity’s present-future evolution.
