#370 Psychedelics For Veterans and Workaholics For Shame, Blame and Guilt with Matt Zemon, MSc

Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

10/02/24 • 42 min

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This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I chat with Matt Zemon, educator and author, about the transformative power of psychedelics in mental health. Matt shares his journey from avoiding drugs to becoming an advocate for psychedelics in treating trauma, PTSD, and more.

We discuss how a magic mushroom experience changed his perspective and explore stories of veterans finding healing through psychedelic therapy. We also address the stigma surrounding psychedelics and highlight the importance of responsible, safe use for emotional and spiritual healing. This is an eye-opening conversation on the growing role of psychedelics in mental health.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

How psychedelics can transform mental health and personal growth
The role of psilocybin and ayahuasca in healing trauma and PTSD
Why mindset, environment, and source are critical for a safe psychedelic experience
The importance of pre- and post-journey support in psychedelic therapy
Psychedelics as a potential tool for end-of-life emotional healing

ABOUT GUEST:
Matt Zemon, MSc, is an educator, author, and leading voice in psychedelic wellness, focusing on how psychedelics can transform mental health. He is the author of the best-selling Psychedelics for Everyone and the integration journal Beyond the Trip. With a Master’s in psychology and neuroscience from King’s College London, Matt blends academic knowledge with a passion for promoting safe and accessible psychedelic experiences. He works closely with medical professionals to support the responsible integration of psychedelics into healthcare, particularly in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. Matt’s mission is to dispel myths around psychedelics and highlight their potential for human optimization and mental health improvement.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://mattzemon.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt.zemon/

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10/02/24 • 42 min

Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself - #370 Psychedelics For Veterans and Workaholics For Shame, Blame and Guilt with Matt Zemon, MSc

Transcript

[00:00:00] Matt Zemon, MSC: the first thing that the psychedelic is going to do is turn off turn down the default mode network.

[00:00:04] Matt Zemon, MSC: So think of that inner narrator, the voice that's constantly saying you need to do more, you're not good enough that voice, it just doesn't stop talking. It turns that down.

[00:00:13] Christa Biegler, RD: I'm your host, Christa Biegler, and I'm going to guess we have at least

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