Can psychedelics heal trauma and help you live your best life? – with Matt Zemon

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Are psychedelics the answer to all your limiting beliefs and other mindset blocks on your personal development or healing journey?
On the podcast today, we have Matt Zemon, who is here to walk us across the bridge between skepticism and curiosity on the topic of psychedelics.
Matt's path from a conventional Midwestern life to bestselling author came at the hands of a profound awakening with the aid of magic mushrooms. Like many of us who grew up with a certain set of beliefs, Matt's transformation happened at the crossfire of cultural expectations and his own curiosity. In this conversation, he illustrates how the power of psychedelics realigned his life with his truest innermost needs and desires.
Our discussion with Matt isn't about advocating for escapism but embracing a holistic approach to awakening your personal gifts. We delve into the ancient lineage of psychedelics, what happens in the brain when on them, and how Matt sees this window as an opportunity for self-reflection and renewal. Matt's expertise underscores the potential these substances hold for reframing our mindset and nurturing a sense of empowerment.
We wrap up with an exploration of the diverse ways Americans engage with psychedelics, from the clinical confines of ketamine therapy to the sacred circles of church-based practices. Matt and I unpack the importance of safety, informed consent, and personal agency across all models of psychedelic interaction – and all holistic wellbeing practices, including breathwork, meditation, and other mindfulness practices that are becoming more mainstream.
MEET MATT ZEMON
Matt Zemon, Author of two best-selling books: Psychedelics for Everyone: A Beginner’s Guide to These Powerful Medicines for Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, PTSD, and Expanding Consciousness and Beyond the Trip, A Journal for Psychedelic Preparation and Integration.

Matt has seen firsthand how psychedelics have helped people from different walks of life, and his goal is to "normalize" the conversation and reduce stigma. He wants to support others to “Reclaim Their True Self” with the aid of psychedelics. With an MSc in Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health, Matt co-founded various companies dedicated to improving mental health and well-being using the power of legal psychedelics. Matt loves to share his journey with psychedelics and mental health, myths and rumours around psychedelic medicine, and how psychedelics can play a powerful role in healing, connection and self-improvement, both for the people who choose to use them and for those who do not.
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1. 'Psychedelics and Wellness (00:00:00)

2. Psychedelics and the Mind (00:12:36)

3. Psychedelics and Antidepressants Comparison (00:23:46)

4. Psychedelic Models in America (00:30:10)

5. Mental Health and Empowerment (00:41:05)