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A Really Good Day
- How Microdosing Made a Mega Difference in My Mood, My Marriage, and My Life
- Narrated by: Ayelet Waldman
- Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins
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A revealing, courageous, fascinating, and funny account of the author's experiment with microdoses of LSD in an effort to treat a debilitating mood disorder, of her quest to understand a misunderstood drug, and of her search for a really good day.
When a small vial arrives in her mailbox from "Lewis Carroll", Ayelet Waldman is at a low point. Her mood storms have become intolerably severe; she has tried nearly every medication possible; her husband and children are suffering with her. So she opens the vial, places two drops on her tongue, and joins the ranks of an underground but increasingly vocal group of scientists and civilians successfully using therapeutic microdoses of LSD. As Waldman charts her experience over the course of a month - bursts of productivity, sleepless nights, a newfound sense of equanimity - she also explores the history and mythology of LSD, the cutting-edge research into the drug, and the byzantine policies that control it. Drawing on her experience as a federal public defender and as the mother of teenagers and her research into the therapeutic value of psychedelics, Waldman has produced a book that is eye-opening, often hilarious, and utterly enthralling.
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- JohnF
- 09-01-21
Loved the book, well written and narrated!
Well worth a read but the take aways are that it helps mood and productivity plus pain management. Unfortunately it's still breaking the law but hopefully that will change in the bear future fingers crossed!
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- R. Gower
- 16-06-21
An endearing, entertaining and informative book
An easy listen and the best narration I've heard on audible. Intelligent and likeable, I would highly recommend.
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- Miss A. Walker
- 17-09-22
Cannot recommend highly enough!
I loved this book from the moment it began. Ayelet is an engaging narrator and her writing is phenomenal. I listened to 3 hours straight in the first sitting.
I found the book by searching for literature about PMDD and psychedelics as I did myself at the end of what Western medicine can offer me to treat the debilitation that comes after I ovulate.
this was a fascinating look into the use of psychedelics and microdosing.
Ayelets honesty and candour really carry the book. At the end she talks about not having faith in her own worth, especially with regards to writing. She should. She's really exceptional at her craft.
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- stefan
- 05-06-18
this taught me a lot
thanks this was very useful, and I appreciate the research and effort put into it
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- Anonymous User
- 07-02-23
Pure, real and honest
Finished this book with a smile.
Honest self study, interesting to hear about regardless of agreeing or disagreeing. Would recommend.
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- R. Gabriella
- 01-01-20
A must read/listen for women in their 40's & 50's
Amazing content in an absolutely entertaing and fun presentation. Especially if you have perimenopausal symptoms.
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- H. Valentino
- 06-04-23
Loved it
!I’ve been contemplating Microdosing and a friend recommended this book - I am grateful to my friend and Ayelet for a honest and raw read - I loved it !!!
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- LC
- 03-05-20
Useful and interesting record of this experiment
Provided a really interesting record of this 30 day experiment, as well as providing some history and background to the micro-dosing approach.
Interspersed with that were various mini-essays on various related subjects, usually related to something that came up during this experiment, or some relevant history related to psychedelic usage or other drug usage or other mood medication.
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- Tom Lidström
- 10-08-21
Wonderful, inspiring and touching
I loved this book. It is well researched and personal at the same time. Also delivered in a fun, engaging and sometimes whimsical manner. I love the authors honesty and humor, and her engaging narration. One of my favorite books this year for sure!
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- CTA
- 04-07-18
Beautifully written and spoken
Thank you for writing such a brutally honest version of being a mother who is also struggling with mental health issues. I’ve found this insightful catalogue of observations both familiar and empowering. I feel like it’s not “just me”. Rare is there a book that makes me laugh and cry; this did both. I can’t thank you enough.
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