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.  

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}

About Lisa’s guest:

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.

“Being cared for is as important as the drug or medicine itself.” - Lisa Cypers Kamen

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