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Ep. 12 - The Power of Belief: Exploring the Psychological Mechanisms of the Placebo Effect w/ Dr. Luana Colloca

Ep. 12 - The Power of Belief: Exploring the Psychological Mechanisms of the Placebo Effect w/ Dr. Luana Colloca

Update: 2025-06-03
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In this episode, we discuss the power of belief, including the placebo effect and tricking the mind for good with Dr. Luana Colloca, a physician-scientist and professor at the University of Maryland. Together, we unravel everything from the nocebo effect to the ethics of using a placebo in a clinical situation.

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Ep. 12 - The Power of Belief: Exploring the Psychological Mechanisms of the Placebo Effect w/ Dr. Luana Colloca

Ep. 12 - The Power of Belief: Exploring the Psychological Mechanisms of the Placebo Effect w/ Dr. Luana Colloca

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