Podcast episode about cosmic exploration with psychonaut Matt Zemon in Harvesting Happiness

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Psychonautics: Cosmic Exploration for Skeptics and Seekers with Matt Zemon

Original Air Date Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

With access to mental health care in the United States out of reach or ineffective for some people, alternative treatments and medicines that alleviate symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD are sought after. Treatment seekers are more and more often finding ceremonies that feature doses of psychedelic medicine valuable in shifting their mental state.

To gain more information with a healthy dose of skepticism, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with author, psychonaut, and explorer of the inner world, Matt Zemon about his psychedelic experiences, resources, and books.

Matt shares statistics about the efficacy and legality of different psychedelics, information about the manner in which they are used, and how people can find out more about deciding if psychedelics are right for their healing journey.

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Meet Our Guest:

Podcast episode about cosmic exploration with Matt Zemon in Harvesting Happiness

Matt Zemon 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.

Book: Psychedelics for Everyone: A Beginners Guide to These Powerful Medicines for Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, PTSD, and Expanding Consciousness.

Matt Zemon — Psychonautics:

Matt’s psychedelic journey. {2:15}
Psychedelics are generally used in a medicinal, spiritual, or recreational manner. {4:07}
Is it time for psychedelics to become part of the medical and spiritual healing process? {9:15}
What is the best way to deliver the medicine and how can it be done responsibly? {11:21}
The commercialization of psychedelics includes integrative coaches, churches, and med-spas. {20:23}

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“Even though my book is called Psychedelics for Everyone, I don't mean everyone should take a psychedelic. There are definitely some people who it is not a good fit for.” @matt.zemon on @HHTalkRadio Share on X “Taking more time to be aware of the beauty that is all around us every day is a tremendous gift that these medicines have given me.” @matt.zemon on @HHTalkRadio Share on X “Now I really relish those times and getting to turn off my inner narrator, getting to have these fresh set of eyes looking at the world, have a fresh heart looking at the world and feel what that feels like. I love it.” @matt.zemon on… Share on X “The whole point of psychedelics, in my opinion, is to journey within and to remember who you are. And that you are enough, and that you are wise, and that you are beautiful, and that you are loved.” @matt.zemon on @HHTalkRadio Share on X

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