Reshaping the Stereotypes Surrounding Psychedelics with Matt Zemon, MSc

Outside The Studio with Tessa Tovar

English - August 13, 2023 02:30 - 1 hour - 113 MB
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In episode 104 of Outside The Studio with Tessa:

Most have heard of "Magic mushrooms" and other psychedelics, but many may associate those drugs with college dorms or casual recreational users. Tessa Tovar invites Matt Zemon to discuss the future and current research of psychedelics to reshape prejudice surrounding the drugs that could lead the antidepressant scene.

Matt Zemon is the CEO and Co-Founder of HAPPYY a mental wellness company, specializing in psychedelic-assisted oral ketamine therapy along with digital therapeutics that promote transforming outcomes. He is the author of Psychedelics for Everyone.

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(01:35) History of Psychedelics

(06:40) What is the Future of Psychedelics

(10:50) MDMA

(17:25) Recreational Use and Safety

(21:10) Finding Licensed Providers

(25:30) Psilocybin and Nature

(29:40) Setting

(32:45) Micro Dosing

(36:10) Macro Dosing

(39:05) Power Dynamics

(46:45) Drugs for Specific Circumstances

(51:20) Matt's Experience

(57:05) Final Thoughts

3 Key Takeaways

1. Psychedelics are for everyone; not everyone needs or should take them, but the availability should be open for all for recreational, medicinal, and ceremonial uses. When they are not openly available, the chances of overdoses or purchasing laced products are exponentially higher, leading to unnecessary harm to those who could benefit.

2. When taking any mind altering substance, the source, set, and setting are imperative to consider. Know the exact source and purity of the drug. The mindset you are in prior to taking anything will determine the quality of the journey. Finding a safe setting and environment will make the experience more comfortable.

3. Microdosing refers to the practice of taking about 1/10th to 1/20th of a typical dose several days in a row, with a few rest days in between, for several weeks, with a few weeks of rest between rounds. The point is to still function normally throughout the day and not feel any major effects while getting some of the mental health benefits of the drug. It's also a beginner friendly way to test the waters of how certain drugs may affect your body.

Connect with Matt Zemon

Website: https://www.mattzemon.com/

Matt's Book Psychedelics for Everyone: https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelics-Everyone-Beginners-Depression-Consciousness/dp/B0BCM8W9HH/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt.zemon/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzemon/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mattzemon.com%2F

Connect with Tessa Tovar

Website: https://tessatovar.com/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBenedicktus

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In Episode 104 of Outside The Studio: