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Saint protocol

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A specific TMS treatment protocol developed by Nolan Williams for depression involving compressed, high-intensity sessions.

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Tim Ferriss Dr. Keith Humphreys

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Dr. Keith Humphreys recommends ✓ High confidence
"People would come in five days in a row and have 10 minutes on, 50 minutes off all day long, 5 days, at a theta burst setting for the RTMS. I've seen some people's lives just absolutely changed by that."
From: How to Overcome Addiction to Substances or Behaviors | Dr. Keith Humphreys • ▶ 1:26:35 • Jan 2026

Attribution: Detailed description and strong positive endorsement

Tim Ferriss mentioned ✓ High confidence
"The Saint protocol in many patients produces 70-80% remission of depression that is quite durable."
From: How to Quiet the Ruminative Mind and Avoid The Traps of Self-Help — Tim Ferriss • ▶ 6:51 • Feb 2026

Attribution: Tim explains the Saint protocol as a specific TMS treatment with high efficacy rates