In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Matt Zemon.
Matt is an educator, author, and leader in psychedelic wellness, specializing in the impact of psychedelics on mental health. Holding a master's degree in psychology and neuroscience, he has authored several bestselling books, including Psychedelics for Everyone and The Veterans Guide to Psychedelics. His latest book, The Beginner’s Guide to Psychedelics, explores how to safely navigate the world of plant medicines.
We touch upon topics of:
- Matt’s first psychedelic experience and its impact (00:57)
- His journey exploring different psychedelics worldwide (01:22)
- The role of Ayahuasca in veterans’ healing (03:01)
- Why veterans respond well to Ayahuasca therapy (04:30)
- The importance of multi-night Ayahuasca retreats (06:19)
- Launching a nonprofit for veteran-only Ayahuasca retreats (08:17)
- Potential challenges of veteran-exclusive Ayahuasca groups (09:14)
- The idea of UFC athlete Ayahuasca retreats (11:28)
- The connection between psychedelics, PTSD, and trauma healing (13:35)
- Psychedelics as catalysts, not cures (18:11)
- Integration: What to do after an Ayahuasca experience (19:14)
- The power of community in sustaining psychedelic healing (20:35)
- Bringing psychedelics into family settings (25:09)
- The role of psychedelics in modern rites of passage (28:38)
- Spirituality’s role in psychedelic healing (46:03)
- The future of psychedelics and concerns about commercialization (49:14)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
Find more about Matt Zemon at www.mattzemon.com or follow him on LinkedIn and Instagram. His new book The Beginner’s Guide to Psychedelics is available on Amazon.
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