What if there’s more to psychedelics than the experience itself? What if they can offer a different lens on consciousness, healing, mental health, and the way we understand ourselves? In this thought-provoking episode #108 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, we go Beyond the Taboo with bestselling author, speaker, and psychedelic education advocate Matt Zemon for an honest conversation about what psychedelics can and cannot teach us about the mind, healing, spirituality, and ourselves. Matt Zemon is a scholar-practitioner, author, and educator working at the intersection of psychedelics, mental health, spirituality, and modern consciousness research. He holds a Doctor of Ministry from Pacific School of Religion and an MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health from King’s College London.As Executive Director of the Council on Spiritual Practices and the author of six books on psychedelics, religion, and healing, Matt brings together scientific research, ancient wisdom, and lived experience. His work focuses on helping people approach profound spiritual and psychedelic experiences with intention, appropriate risk reduction, and meaningful integration emphasizing that the goal is not simply a peak experience, but how those insights translate into everyday life. In this episode, we explore: ✅ How Matt's first psilocybin experience helped him reconnect with his late mother and examine beliefs around safety, love and mortality ✅ The emerging research around psychedelics and mental health conditions including PTSD, depression, anxiety and substance-use challenges ✅ What psychedelic integration can look like through therapy, coaching, breathwork, meditation, yoga, nutrition, sleep and behavioural change ✅ The concept of “big T” trauma versus the everyday experiences, losses, relationships and attachments that can also shape us ✅ How psychedelic experiences can challenge our relationship with control, vulnerability, self-love and self-awareness ✅ Matt's perspective on reclaiming personal agency and making informed choices NOTE: This episode #108 is being re-released as part of the Best of Self-Care Goddess Podcasts, a collection of some of the most insightful and impactful conversations from the podcast archive. 🙌🏽 Ensure you are following Matt Zemon on https://www.mattzemon.com/ and Instagram LinkedIn 🎧 Take a breath, press play, and enjoy this video. #Psychedelics #MattZemon #MentalHealth #PsychedelicTherapy #SelfCareGoddess #Psilocybin #PsychedelicIntegration #MentalHealthAwareness #Consciousness #SelfCare #Breathwork #PersonalGrowth === ▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. RSVP ▸ Ebook – YOU GOT THIS – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck. ▸ Healthy Breathing Course – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout. ▸ Virtual Full Moon Breathwork – Harness the power of the moon every month online. ▸ Free Resources: – Mental Health Shopping List – 9 Vital Breathing Techniques – Workplace Wellness Calendar Follow & Connect: Instagram | Rita Savoia | Breathwork Barista Facebook X TikTok YouTube Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.
