#44 - Dosed - From Addiction To Freedom

06/03/20 • 82 min

Tyler Chandler and Nicholas Meyers had a friend who was deep in the throws of opioid addiction. They wanted to help, so they went looking for solutions and grabbed their camera. Research led them to psilocybin mushrooms, and the result was a documentary film called “Dosed”.

Dosed follows the journey of Adrianne as she uses psychedelics to heal her Opioid addiction. After touring the world and receiving immensely positive feedback and film nominations, Tyler, Nick and Adrianne joined me to discuss the significance of using psychedelics as medicine for the future of addiction recovery.

In this episode we discuss:

The use of psychedelics for treating depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
Finding a profound shift in consciousness after using psychedelics.
Uncovering that assumptions about psychedelics are not all based in truth – there are many misunderstandings.
Adrianne’s internal struggles with opioid addiction and trying to introduce other drugs as a healing method.
How different treatments may work for people attempting to overcome various struggles including Iboga, Ayahuasca, and “magic mushrooms”.
Adrianne’s challenging yet rewarding experience of cutting her physical cravings of opioid addiction through Iboga ceremonies.
Non-traditional entryways to recovery from addiction.
The importance of having a support system and community to rely on while recovering from addiction.
The need to release oneself from strict expectations from oneself, family members, and support groups.
The importance of spiritual connection while healing.
Facing challenges reconciling multiple world views and accepting there is not one specific path to recovery – choosing your own path is the most important.
The process of legalizing psychedelics for therapy use and the importance of decriminalizing drug use for the success of society.
How to get connected to and find access to people who are passionate about the medical use of psychedelics.
The future of treatment centers: what services they will provide and how they will function.
Psychedelics aren’t just for people who are addictive or mentally ill – there’s benefits for everyone.
How psychedelics can connect you to your deepest self and help you become the best version of yourself.
The difference between psychedelics and other drugs – their anti-addictive properties and using them recreationally versus medicinally.
Where the root of addiction lives - intention or lack thereof.
Multiple resources for more information on psychedelics

The Dosed team can be found at:

Instagram - @dosedmovie

Web - DosedMovie.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DosedMovie/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClfg-wBDeA_3sEbkmRgI0fg

Twitter - https://twitter.com/dosedmovie

Please leave a review of the film here:

IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9787524/

For the latest in psychedelic therapeutic therapy research, check out MAPS.org.

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In this episode we discuss:

The use of psychedelics for treating depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
Finding a profound shift in consciousness after using psychedelics.
Uncovering that assumptions about psychedelics are not all based in truth – there are many misunderstandings.
Adrianne’s internal struggles with opioid addiction and trying to introduce other drugs as a healing method.
How different treatments may work for people attempting to overcome various struggles including Iboga, Ayahuasca, and “magic mushrooms”.
Adrianne’s challenging yet rewarding experience of cutting her physical cravings of opioid addiction through Iboga ceremonies.
Non-traditional entryways to recovery from addiction.
The importance of having a support system and community to rely on while recovering from addiction.
The need to release oneself from strict expectations from oneself, family members, and support groups.
The importance of spiritual connection while healing.
Facing challenges reconciling multiple world views and accepting there is not one specific path to recovery – choosing your own path is the most important.
The process of legalizing psychedelics for therapy use and the importance of decriminalizing drug use for the success of society.
How to get connected to and find access to people who are passionate about the medical use of psychedelics.
The future of treatment centers: what services they will provide and how they will function.
Psychedelics aren’t just for people who are addictive or mentally ill – there’s benefits for everyone.
How psychedelics can connect you to your deepest self and help you become the best version of yourself.
The difference between psychedelics and other drugs – their anti-addictive properties and using them recreationally versus medicinally.
Where the root of addiction lives - intention or lack thereof.
Multiple resources for more information on psychedelics

The Dosed team can be found at:

Instagram - @dosedmovie

Web - DosedMovie.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DosedMovie/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClfg-wBDeA_3sEbkmRgI0fg

Twitter - https://twitter.com/dosedmovie

Please leave a review of the film here:

IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9787524/

For the latest in psychedelic therapeutic therapy research, check out MAPS.org.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#43 - Isolation Equals Amplification - with Connor Beaton

Connor Beaton is the founder of Mantalks, a men's personal growth brand that is dedicated to creating better men. Using the Mantalks Podcast and his online men's community, Connor influences thousands of men to do their inner work to be better fathers, husbands, and brothers to each other.

Connor joins to discuss what he's seeing in the world and in his clients during the worldwide lockdown and dramatic change in society. Stay tuned to the end of this episode to witness some straight talk where Connor and I model a process called Active Constructive Appreciation.

On this episode we discuss:

The panic and collective fear Connor is seeing in the world.
What happens in the nervous system when our sense of normalcy is eroded.
The illusion of control over our future, and how much comfort we derive from that illusion.
The dramatic emergence of conspiracy theories - where is this coming from?
How reliant we are on the system that provides for us.
The first time in many people's lives where they've faced the question "how am I going to protect and support my family?".
Taking the right actions despite uncertainty.
Living with virtue within a fear state.
How isolation amplifies our mechanisms for coping and survival.
The coping mechanisms are at an all time high: Movies, alcohol, drugs, porn, etc.
Self-mentoring - Looking at your own amplification in this time.
Looking outward to relieve our stress - we need to look inwards and find our own personal freedom.
Being alone - facing one's self - the ultimate challenge.
Your life isn't happening to you, it's happening for you.
Seeing your own coping mechanisms and intervening to change them.
The collective unconscious - we are all connected emotionally to each other.
Boundaries - setting our own boundaries to stay grounded as society spins out.
Coping Mechanisms VS Thriving Mechanisms.
Death - acknowledging the micro-deaths and the death-rebirth cycles in our lives.
A key to evolution - Letting go of what must die.
Putting anger, fear, and protesting in its place. Taking action in your own life.
Acknowledging grief and giving it a seat at our table collectively.
Self-care: What Connor has been doing for self-care in isolation.
Breath work, phone calls to supportive friends, limited media time, and lots of time in nature.
Quality screen time - using screens for social connection vs. entertainment.
Tip for connecting socially via screens: Active Constructive Appreciation.
Connor and I model how to give one another constructive appreciation. This is one element of men's-work practice that we use in our men's groups.

Connor can be found at:

Instagram @mantalks
Website ConnorBeaton.com
The podcast - Mantalks

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#45 - The Plant Medicine Explorer's Guide - with James Jesso

This episode covers what you need to know about psychedelics and their therapeutic benefit. I sat down with James Jesso - a man who is well-equipped to discuss psychedelics and their benefits. He shares advice about how to approach psychedelic experiences, for new and experienced practitioners.

James has been investigating, researching, and exploring the realm of psychedelics professionally for the past 7 years. He is the author of three books, “Decomposing the Shadow,” “Soundscapes and Psychedelics,” and “The True Light of Darkness,” which cover topics about working with Psilocybin mushrooms for personal development, healing, and spirituality. He is also the host of the podcast, “Adventures Through The Mind.”

What do you need to know about psychedelics?

In this episode, we delve into discussing psychedelic basics and the details surrounding the psychedelic revolution happening around the world. Plant medicine is becoming increasingly popular and people are awakening to their benefits, but psychedelic experiences still require a measured approach.

In this episode we cover:

“The Psychedelic Renaissance” - how psychedelics-as-medicine are entering the mainstream consciousness.
The criminalization of cannabis - the United States’ role in this movement’s relation to racism and oppression.
The shift in consciousness regarding cannabis and how that conversation relates to psychedelics.
The various ways people are trying to intentionally engage in psychedelic experiences as a way to seek healing and personal growth - and the prevalence of underground healing circles.
How prohibitionist rhetoric causes more harm than good.
Where do beginners start? Questions to ask when invited to an ayahuasca ceremony.
The challenge confronting our deepest wounds - it’s normal to be scared.
Why it can be beneficial, especially as beginners, to experience psychedelics with people you trust.
Every person has a different reason for wanting to do psychedelics - the way in which we go about the experience depends on who you are as a person.
Intentions and expectations - their role in psychedelic experiences.
Tips for preparation and how to show up in a psychedelic experience.
The immense value and importance of integration and how to debrief what occurred after a psychedelic experience.
The difference between telling a story vs. actively utilizing the opportunity a psychedelic experience gives you.
Party atmospheres and shifting how to approach psychedelics.
Fear based “bad trips” - how they hold people back from exploring, how and why they may happen, and their unfair representation in the media.
Discomfort and pain during a psychedelic experience. Why you should go into it expecting it.
Other resources James has created in regard to micro-dosing, psychedelics, and more.

You can find James at:

Website: https://www.jameswjesso.com

Patreon Site: https://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameswjesso

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