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Can Psychedelics Heal Mental Illness And Help Us Realize Our Potential?

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March 11, 2025

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Paraphrasing Tim Ferris, “I don’t know any billionaires who don’t do psychedelics.” Why is this the case? Why have they been said to "reveal the mind to itself"? What's going on here?!

The field of psychedelics is undergoing a renaissance. It has been called the 5th wave of psychotherapy. The research results are impressive. The FDA has fast-tracked both MDMA and psilocybin as break through treatments. It is expected that MDMA will be legalized for therapeutic use with PTSD and trauma in 2025-26. And psilocybin (aka, magic mushrooms) will hopefully be legalized for therapeutic use in 2026-27. Why is there such a resurgence of interest in these compounds, some of which have been around for thousands of years in indigenous cultures (i.e., ayahuasca, psilocybin, ibogaine, peyote and more). Join Dr. John for a mesmerizing & important conversation with Matt Zemon, author & psychedelic evangelist.

Topics Covered…

• How might psychedelics help you to reclaim your true self?

• Psychedelics as healing mental illness vs. expanding human potential

• The myths and rumors around psychedelics

• The bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of psychedelic medicine

Microdosing

Psychedelic medical treatments vs. ceremonies

Can psychedelics be used instead of antidepressants? What are the differences?

How is psychedelic medicine (or ketamine) being used legally for depression? Anxiety? Trauma? Optimization?

How is psychedelic medicine being used for substance use disorders?

What are best practices for preparing for a psychedelic session?

About Dr. John’s Guest

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. 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.

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