Brian Lissak
Polyvagal Theory's Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP): Brief Overview
Learn about Polyvagal Theory, the framework behind the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and it's ability to interact with your nervous...
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Brian Lissak
Nov 1, 20231 min read
Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
An interview where I explain the powerful integration and augmentation potentialities of these modalities. https://open.spotify.com/episo...
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Brian Lissak
Jul 20, 20234 min read
Peak Performance Training: Biofeedback at the Trading Desk
I recently worked with a stock trader, whom I'll call 'Joe' to protect his privacy. He was having difficulty managing his stress levels...
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Brian Lissak
Apr 28, 20234 min read
Churchill's Self-Trial by Court Martial - An Antidote to Anxiety
(photo by Yousuf Karsh, 1941, britannica.com) Winston Churchill was leader and Prime Minister of England during World War 2, alone in the...
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Brian Lissak
Apr 28, 20233 min read
That 'Negative' Emotion Is Actually Your Friend
While “don’t worry, be happy” has a nice ring to it as a song lyric, it’s not such practical advice. The fact is, we are human, and to...
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Brian Lissak
Feb 21, 20236 min read
How I Cured My Raynaud's Syndrome
Raynaud's Syndrome effectively describes select symptoms of physiological stress. Knowing that, I endeavored to counteract those symptoms...
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Brian Lissak
Jan 13, 20235 min read
Spartan Therapeutic Training: the backstory
I have always been drawn to high intensity physical activity. Growing up, I was obsessed with basketball. It wasn’t a game to me - it was...
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Brian Lissak
Jan 6, 20233 min read
Why I Turned My Office Into A Jungle Gym
“Whatever increases, decreases, limits or extends the body’s power of action, increases, decreases, limits, or extends the mind’s power...
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Brian Lissak
Sep 9, 20228 min read
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Biofeedback Training
HRV Biofeedback training is a method to interact directly with your nervous system to down regulate the stress response and allow the...
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Brian Lissak
Sep 9, 20224 min read
How Psychedelics Can Treat Depression
(originally published here: https://psytechglobal.com/psychedelics-treat-depression/) As of January 2020, more than 264 million people...
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Brian Lissak
Sep 9, 20224 min read
How Psychedelics Can Treat PTSD
(originally published here: https://psytechglobal.com/psychedelics-treat-ptsd/) According to the National Center for PTSD, 7 to 8 out of...
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Brian Lissak
Sep 9, 20224 min read
How Psychedelics Can Help Palliative and End-of-Life Care
(originally published here: https://psytechglobal.com/palliative-end-of-life-care/) Over 40 million people require palliative or...
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Brian Lissak
Sep 9, 20224 min read
How Psychedelics Can Treat Eating Disorders
(originally published here: https://psytechglobal.com/psychedelics-and-eating-disorders/) Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from an...
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Brian Lissak
Sep 9, 20224 min read
Clinical Trials That Showed Ketamine Could Help Mental Health
(originally published here: https://psytechglobal.com/ketamine-trials/) Ketamine has become a first-line defense against depression....
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Brian Lissak
Sep 9, 20224 min read
The Centrality of Set and Setting in Psychedelics
(originally published here: https://psytechglobal.com/set-and-setting/) With selective medical legalization of psychedelics seemingly...
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Brian Lissak
Apr 16, 20213 min read
Do Usual Things Unusually. It’s Good For Your Mind.
What The Hell Is Water? A major part of growth and healing is breaking old habits and beliefs that no longer serve you and creating new...
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Brian Lissak
Apr 16, 20215 min read
Scheduling Your Success
I am someone who has a lot of aspirations. I know I have the capability to accomplish a lot, but for some reason, none of my ideas were...
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Brian Lissak
Mar 30, 20214 min read
Integration: A Key Word In Healing
A major turning point in my own healing and personal growth came when I began to use the word ‘integrate.’ Whenever I used to feel a...
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