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Psychedelics for Everyone

Scott Mulvaney — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Positive Psychology, Sacred Medicine, Psilocybin Benefits, MDMA Relegalization, Spiritual Integration, and much more on this Health Podcast with Matt Zemon:

The conversation delves into the polarized topic of psychedelics, focusing on their potential benefits and legal accessibility in the U.S. Matt Zemon, a psychologist with a background in neuroscience, discusses the legal options for psychedelics, including ketamine, MDMA, and psilocybin, and their therapeutic applications for conditions like depression and PTSD. He emphasizes the importance of proper guidance and preparation for psychedelic experiences. The discussion also touches on the role of spiritual and religious practices in integrating psychedelics, the potential for psychedelics to enhance relationships, and the need for education and responsible use. Zemon advocates for a balanced approach that respects both the spiritual and scientific aspects of psychedelics.

Quote: “I am convinced that psychedelics are not a panacea, but they can play a role in healing and connection, both for the people that choose to use them and for those that do not.” ― Matt Zemon

Your Co-Host Today:

Matt Zemon, MSc, is a dedicated explorer of the inner world, and a passionate advocate for the thoughtful and responsible use of psychedelics. With a Master of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health with honors from King’s College London, Matt has studied the effects of psychedelics on the mind and the potential for these experiences to serve as a catalyst for positive transformations. His work in this field is motivated by a profound desire to help people navigate the sometimes challenging terrain of the psychedelic experience, and emerge from it with a deeper sense of purpose, connection, and understanding. To reclaim their true self. Matt is the author of the Amazon Best-Seller, Psychedelics for Everyone: A Beginner’s Guide to these Powerful Medicines for Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, PTSD, and Expanding Consciousness. As an entrepreneur in the wellbeing sector, Matt has co-founded various companies, including HAPPŸŸ, a mental wellness company specializing in psychedelic-assisted ketamine therapy, Psychable, an online community connecting people who would like to explore the healing power of psychedelics with a network of practitioners and psychedelic-based treatments, and Take2Minutes, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals improve their mental health and wellbeing.

Today’s Top 3 Takeaways:

Legal and Accessible Psychedelics in America
Psilocybin and Its Clinical Applications
The Role of Positive Psychology and Support Services

Today’s Guest Co-Host Links:

Website: http://www.mattzemon.com
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzemon/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.zemon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt.zemon/
https://www.take2minutes.org/page_stats.html
https://www.orderofman.com/mattzemon/
https://www.spiritpharmacist.com/

Mentioned Influencers:

Benjamin Malcolm, Spirit Pharmacist, https://www.spiritpharmacist.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Immortality-Key-Uncovering-History-Religion/dp/1250207142

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https://youtu.be/J0trfU2xA8k

Timestamped Show Notes:

10:40 – Oregon and Colorado are the only two ballot initiatives for that California had something that got through the legislature but was vetoed by the governor. He’s asking for some more guardrails before he signed something. So who knows what happens next year in California? A ton of different cities have done the second way people access psychedelics in America, which is decriminalizing them. So decriminalize means it’s not legal, but it’s been the law enforcement guideline in that area which has been told this is the lowest priority. We don’t spend any resources pursuing people who have small amounts of psychedelics. There are multiple cities in California, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Detroit, Michigan, Washington, DC, a bunch up in Maine, there’s a number of cities that have decriminalized psychedelics.

33:00 – Halfway… So back in the old days, there was just healer, and the healer was both a medicine doctor and a spiritual healer. As Western society developed, we said, oh no, we’re gonna gonna separate these roles and and doctors will be pure science and healers will be pure spiritual. Well, psychedelics plays in both realms. Psychedelics are learning to die before you die in many respects.

44:20 – It’s amazing, even Governor Perry from Texas became an advocate for psychedelics. There are over 309 academic institutions studying psychedelics now.

55:55 – Final Words

Our Final Words of the Show:

I think what I would leave behind for today is saying, look, while I talk about psychedelics for everyone, I don’t mean everyone should take a psychedelic. Please get educated and whether it’s for you, or for someone you love, or whether it just changes the way you talk at the water cooler or vote at the ballot box, these are powerful medicines that are going to change our world for good, and getting up to date and educated on them is important.

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239: Energy, Flow, Psychology, and the Running Lifestyle

Scott Mulvaney — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Today we discuss Flow State, High Energy, Millionaire Mindset Reconnection, and the Running Lifestyle Podcast:

Kari Gormley is a facilitator, certified Bounce Back Better trainer, flourishing coach, and positive psychology practitioner who works with individuals and organizations to bring to light the best versions of themselves. She believes that people can flourish through more meaningful relationships and by being their own “Chief Energy Officer”. Kari has helped businesses, government agencies, and schools create healthier lives through energy management programs. She has been featured in What’s Hot and New and Noteworthy in Apple Podcasts for her podcast, The Running Lifestyle Show. Kari has completed six marathons and has taken a solo trip around the world.

Kari earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in marketing from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. She also studied at Umeå University in Umeå, Sweden, and has a certificate in applied positive psychology from The Flourishing Center.

On This Episode You Will Hear:

[spp-timestamp time=”00:30″] Introduction
[spp-timestamp time=”03:07″] Speaking of dinner, I actually have a Paleo, actually a Whole 30-friendly chicken soup in the Instapot going right now.
[spp-timestamp time=”03:25″] Shoutout to Anna Vocino and her sugar-free, grain-free Eat Happy Cookbook.
[spp-timestamp time=”05:50″] Discussing skiing best spots to train Kari’s son here in Pennsylvania. Bear Creek, Blue Mountain, Camelback, etc.
[spp-timestamp time=”11:45″] He’s more of a karate kid, individual sports karate.
[spp-timestamp time=”15:15″] I had a come to Jesus moment with my PT. Marathon Maniac. What I love about running is for people who are, strong, high energy, like both of us. It is this idea that calms you down and you’re able to maybe get rid of some anxiety. After many injuries and after running six marathons…
[spp-timestamp time=”20:09″] I love Flow. Side note, Steven Kotler who’s written books about flow has been on the podcast. A famous quote, And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years, quoted by Abraham Lincoln.

Quote:

“And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”

~ Abraham Lincoln

[spp-timestamp time=”24:20″] I have mad respect for vegans because I do understand from the environmental global warming standpoint, like, Whoa, I get it.
[spp-timestamp time=”25:37″] Flow is defined as, where what you’re doing is just a little bit past where we are competent, and you’re just sucked in, so time disappears…
[spp-timestamp time=”29:20″] I like to call that high performance. It’s a gift, it’s Flow.
[spp-timestamp time=”32:55″] Geeking out on stainless steel cups and now straws.
[spp-timestamp time=”35:55″] Marathon training do’s, don’ts, injuries, and recoveries.
[spp-timestamp time=”38:30″] OESH Shoes
[spp-timestamp time=”40:30″] You have to try something called Balanced Athlete, which is similar to CrossFit. I believe it is way better because you’re actually in your bare feet. They’re not all about quantity, they’re about quality.
[spp-timestamp time=”45:40″] Connecting on Julian Kaufmann and his Flow related book, Let Go Let It Flow.
[spp-timestamp time=”45:40″] I geek out about Flow because of Positive Psychology and being in the state where things feel right. I think it’s wonderful how CrossFit has this community and Runners have it too, it comes down to knowing yourself.
[spp-timestamp time=”51:30″] There’s the classic wheel of life that I think every self-development conference you ever go to mentions. You have your wheel, and then you have your different spokes…
[spp-timestamp time=”52:28″] It’s all on your mindset. That’s the whole positive psychology. Well, one of the domains mentioned was eating fat, David Perlmutter is great at influencing that.
[spp-timestamp time=”57:25″] They say people with ADHD at companies are three times more productive. Entrepreneurs who have ADHD…
[spp-timestamp time=”58:46″] Final Words

Quote:

Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t–you’re right.

~ Henry Ford

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Final Words:

We’ve had this sharing, this joy of sharing people that have influenced us and connections. I just really want to share that, especially in this is coming from a mom and you know, all of us have things going on. This is that to really honor this, is why I say that in my podcast is to honor yourself because you’re the most important person.

We get to interview, we have the opportunity to interview some big names, and they’re great. That doesn’t mean you’re not great. That you’re not important, you know, and I think I think it’s really time to be with that…

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