Exploring the Depths of Mind and Spirit: Psychedelics, Trauma, and Personal Growth with Matthew Helt

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05/16/24 • 58 min

Discover the life-changing power of psychedelics, emotional mastery, and self-awareness in this groundbreaking episode featuring Matthew Helt. Learn how to tap into your subconscious, integrate profound experiences, and redefine happiness on your journey to unleashing your full potential.
Description and Overview:

In this captivating episode, host Adam Hofmann sits down with Matthew Helt, a highly experienced coach and trained psychedelics integrator, to explore the transformative potential of psychedelics, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness. Matthew shares his personal journey, from battling mental health challenges to unlocking his sensitivity superpower and ultimately finding true happiness and success. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the world of psychedelics, the importance of integrating experiences, and practical tools for mastering their emotions and listening to their bodies.
Key Topics and Takeaways:

Redefining success and happiness through self-awareness and emotional mastery
The transformative potential of psychedelics in unlocking hidden potential and healing trauma
Embracing sensitivity as a superpower and harnessing it for personal growth
Accessing the subconscious mind and integrating profound experiences for lasting change
The importance of developing a vocabulary for emotions and listening to your body's needs
Practical tools for self-observation, emotional regulation, and cultivating self-awareness
Exploring unconventional therapies and their role in mental health and personal development
The future of psychedelics in mainstream therapy and personal growth (ketamine, MDMA, psilocybin)

About Matthew Helt:
Matthew is an ICF-certified PCC coach, as well as a certified Presence-Based® Coach, with over 1,250 hours of one-on-one coaching under his belt. In addition to being trained in development coaching, he's a certified psychedelic integration coach and guide, and works closely with individuals who are given ketamine in a clinical setting to facilitate healing.

Experiment of the Week:

5-Day Self-Awareness Check-In Challenge

Set aside 3-5 times daily to check in with yourself. Set alarms if needed.
When prompted, stop what you're doing and turn your attention inward.
Ask yourself, "How am I feeling right now?" Name the emotion without judgment.
Notice where you feel that emotion in your body. Observe any physical sensations.
Ask yourself, "What do I need right now?" Listen to your body's response.
Honor your body's needs, whether it's taking a few deep breaths or taking a short break.
Repeat this process for 5 days and observe any changes in your self-awareness and emotional regulation.

For You:

Connect with Matthew Helt online to learn more about his coaching services and upcoming retreats: https://prairiesattva.com/
Try the 5-Day Self-Awareness Check-In Challenge and share your experience
Subscribe to the podcast for more mind-expanding episodes on personal growth, psychedelics, and self-discovery.
Share this episode with a friend who's interested in emotional mastery, self-awareness, or the transformative potential of psychedelics.
Leave a review and let us know how this episode impacted you and what topics you'd like to hear more about in future episodes.

Never miss and episode, plus get access to deeper dives and a behind-the-scenes view of The Adam Experiment.
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Redefining success and happiness through self-awareness and emotional mastery
The transformative potential of psychedelics in unlocking hidden potential and healing trauma
Embracing sensitivity as a superpower and harnessing it for personal growth
Accessing the subconscious mind and integrating profound experiences for lasting change
The importance of developing a vocabulary for emotions and listening to your body's needs
Practical tools for self-observation, emotional regulation, and cultivating self-awareness
Exploring unconventional therapies and their role in mental health and personal development
The future of psychedelics in mainstream therapy and personal growth (ketamine, MDMA, psilocybin)

Experiment of the Week:

5-Day Self-Awareness Check-In Challenge

Set aside 3-5 times daily to check in with yourself. Set alarms if needed.
When prompted, stop what you're doing and turn your attention inward.
Ask yourself, "How am I feeling right now?" Name the emotion without judgment.
Notice where you feel that emotion in your body. Observe any physical sensations.
Ask yourself, "What do I need right now?" Listen to your body's response.
Honor your body's needs, whether it's taking a few deep breaths or taking a short break.
Repeat this process for 5 days and observe any changes in your self-awareness and emotional regulation.

For You:

Connect with Matthew Helt online to learn more about his coaching services and upcoming retreats: https://prairiesattva.com/
Try the 5-Day Self-Awareness Check-In Challenge and share your experience
Subscribe to the podcast for more mind-expanding episodes on personal growth, psychedelics, and self-discovery.
Share this episode with a friend who's interested in emotional mastery, self-awareness, or the transformative potential of psychedelics.
Leave a review and let us know how this episode impacted you and what topics you'd like to hear more about in future episodes.

Never miss and episode, plus get access to deeper dives and a behind-the-scenes view of The Adam Experiment.
Newsletter: www.adamexperiment.com

Previous Episode

Stillness, Self-Reflection, and Setting Boundaries: Ruth Penfold-Brown's Guide to Personal Growth

Have you ever felt like you're sleepwalking through life, trapped in a career or relationship that doesn't align with your true self?

In this episode, Ruth Penfold-Brown shares her powerful story of reinvention and offers insights on how to break free from societal conditioning and live authentically.

Ruth Penfold-Brown is a former HR executive turned transformational coach. She openly shares her journey of waking up at 30, leaving an abusive marriage, and rebuilding her life from the ground up. She discusses the importance of self-reflection, setting boundaries, and embracing experimentation to unlock one's full potential. Ruth also dives into her work with Bloom, a leadership accelerator that empowers women to reclaim their confidence and manifest their dream careers.

Key Topics and Takeaways:

Waking up and breaking free from sleepwalking through life
The power of self-reflection and listening to your body's signals
Unlearning societal conditioning and rediscovering your authentic self
The importance of stillness and creating space for personal growth
Setting boundaries and embracing experimentation to transform your life
Finding alignment between your values and your career path

Experiment of the Week: Unlocking Your Self-Expression

Pick a specific time each day to reflect on the question, "Where did I hold back today?"
In the morning, ask yourself, "How can I express myself more fully today, in just a tiny way?"
Start with small, low-stakes situations to gradually build your self-expression muscle.
Find a picture of yourself as a young child that captures your essence before societal conditioning set in.
Use that image as a reminder of who your soul still wants to be and let it guide your self-expression.

Go Deeper

Visit Ruth's website to learn more about her coaching services and the Bloom leadership accelerator at https://ruthpenfold.com/
Share this episode with a friend who may feel stuck or unfulfilled in their life or career.
Take action on this week's experiment and share your experiences with me.

Never miss and episode, plus get access to deeper dives and a behind-the-scenes view of The Adam Experiment.
Newsletter: www.adamexperiment.com