#09 - Dr. Kate Stone: A Creative Scientist Deconstructs Her Depression

Originally from the United Kingdom, Dr. Kate Stone is a creative scientist, physicist, engineer and tech founder living in Los Angeles. She is the founder and CEO at Novalia, where she and her team create interactive posters and other everyday objects that embody the magic of interactivity and connectivity. Think posters that talk, books that turn into pianos, and walls that play music. She’s also an avid adventurer, a parent, and keynote speaker.

What we discuss:

• Coming into her ibogaine treatment, Dr. Kate had almost no experience with psychedelic drugs. We talk about her fears and expectations, and how she hoped an experience with ibogaine might help with her depression and anxiety.

• Dr. Kate’s experience of witnessing the most powerful moments of her life, and the impact that has had on how she lives her life from one day to the next and where she chooses to put her focus

• Feeling low post-ibogaine, and how those experiences have given her a better understanding of what triggers her depression

• How ibogaine helped Dr. Kate feel more connected to the needs of her body

• The impact of having a digital detox and the value of not having a smart phone for a few days

Why it’s important: It’s a common misconception that a single powerful experience with a psychedelic can “get rid” of our mental health issues – but the reality is, even when we’re doing the work to feel better, we will still face highs and sometimes, earth shattering lows in life. Dr Kate’s experience illustrates that a journey with ibogaine can provide us with a better understanding of what prompts our depression and anxiety, and with a sense of compassion and resilience for when these feelings might arise again. 

Relevant Links:

• Kate’s website
• Kate’s Instagram
• Kate’s Twitter
• Kate’s company, Novalia
• Kate’s 2013 TED Talk: DJ Decks Made of… Paper
• Kate’s 2018 TED Talk: The Press Trampled On My Privacy. Here’s How I Took Back My Story
• Major depression prevalence in the United States
• Smart phone use statistics