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Why Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Should Be an Employment Benefit

Why Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Should Be an Employment Benefit with Sherry Rais, CEO and Co-Founder of Enthea
In this episode, Mathew and Sherry discuss why employers are starting to pay attention to alternative medicines, what the future of psychedelics in the workplace could look like, and how ketamine increases neuroplasticity in the brain to help us make new connections and reduce activity in the default mode network. Sherry tells us our brains can change, but as we age, change becomes more difficult. Things like meditation, breathwork, prayer, and psychedelics can help. You can't undo the trauma that happened to you, but psychedelics can help you reprogram and move on. They also talk about Mathew's first ketamine journey, and Sherry talks about why no two journeys are the same. She tells us it’s all about “set and setting," meaning your mindset, intentions, and surroundings. Even if you control these factors, there is still no way to control your experience, and there is always an aspect of trusting the process. Some people are afraid of a “bad trip," but Sherry reassures us that, unlike painkillers and other pharmaceuticals, psychedelics are non-toxic, and you cannot die from them or become addicted to them. This is just one of the many reasons some employers are beginning to see the benefits of allowing psychedelic-assisted therapy for their employees. 
Sherry Rais is an avid runner, a big fan of chocolate and bread, and the CEO and co-founder of Enthea Ketamine-Assisted Therapy. Enthea is dedicated to providing access to safe and affordable psychedelic-assisted therapy as a public benefit. Before Enthea, Sherry was consulting for the UN and World Bank and pitched psychedelic-assisted therapy in refugee camps and high-conflict areas. That idea was not well received, so when she left to pursue this idea on her own, she expected to be met with more roadblocks, but the impact of the pandemic on people's mental health and more understanding in society at large resulted in much more openness towards psychedelic-assisted therapy. The mental health crisis is also a workforce crisis, so most employers are being more proactive in providing mental health care for their workers.
In this episode, you'll hear:
What ketamine does to our brains, why it could be a useful tool for some people, and how set and setting impact the journey
What psychedelics do that talk therapy can’t
Why Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy is not “doing drugs” and the worst outcomes
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Resources:
Enthea.com
Mathews Ketamine ep
Cortney McDermot eps
Stuart Preston ep 
Sammy Simpson ep
Lukis Mac
Holotropic Breathwork
Trust Surrender Receive: How MDMA Can Release Us From Trauma and PTSD by Anne Other
How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
 
Connect with Mathew Blades: 
Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades
Instagram - instagram.com/MathewBladesmedia/ 
Facebook - facebook.com/mathewbladesmedia/ 
Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
Additional Credits:
LFPWLI is managed by Sam Robertson

A podcast for working Mom's

Today, we take a break from Learn from People Who Lived It so I can turn you on to a new podcast I helped produce called Nourish U by Lauren Bernard.
Here is her description of her podcast:
What would it be like if you were liberated from suffering in this life? These are the promises of numerous ancient wisdom teachings that have stood the test of time.
Lauren Bernard, wife & mother, yoga instructor, Nourish You - wellness recipe e-book author & chef, practicer/student of Ayurveda, human design & astrology, is here to help us find three things:
lasting peace
contentment
The ability to truly enjoy your human experience
Let's dive into conversations about nourishing your body, mind, and soul.
Together, we'll pursue greater freedom and love. The show intends to give you what you need to fuel your life force as we study at the University that exists around and within us all.
In this conversation, she sits down with Kourtney Walker,  Mindset & NLP Coach @Kourtney.strategiclife.co on Instagram 
 
Thank you for being here and sharing with others. Find us here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nourish-u/id1729280238
Namaste
Cover Art Photography @Amanda Be LLC

From Alcoholism and Chronic Illness to Endurance Racing

From Alcoholism and Chronic Illness to Endurance Racing: Defying the Odds with Nick Klingensmith
In this episode, you'll hear:
How did Nick go from dealing with medical issues to being an extreme athlete? 
How can we shift out of the victim mentality? 
What do defensive feelings tell us about our role in the situation?
Are you drinking more than you’d like? Are your relationships not where you want them to be? Do you feel like medical issues are all you will ever know? If you are ready for a change, this is for you. 
In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Dave, and Nick discuss why making dramatic change is so hard for many people, how a rebellious kid became an adult rebelling against his own bad habits, and what it means to understand that “everything that happened to me is for me." Nick tells us he was abandoned, neglected, and rejected by his parents and the kids at school. His drinking started when he was young because it helped him feel like he finally fit in and turned off the part of his brain that made him care if they even liked him or not. Dr. Dave notes that these kinds of patterns will follow us into adulthood unless we go out of our way to change them. Fear controlled Nick's life when he was younger, and now he actively faces his fear to regain control. Nick sees failure as a prerequisite for moving forward and understands that when faced with a challenge, it is not a binary of “yes or no” or “can you or can't you." Instead, it's about how you can and what it will take. What do you want to do, and what is the price of admission? 
Nick Klingensmith is a 4x cancer survivor, type 1 diabetic, recovering alcoholic, has sleep apnea, nerve damage, 7 herniated discs from 2 rollover accidents, and almost died from meningitis. However, he defied it all and redefined his life when he became an obstacle course racer and is now living inspired to embrace purpose, overcome adversity, find belonging, and encourage others to do the same. After being thrown out of a Las Vegas hotel in a drunken haze, jeopardizing his career and relationships, Nick knew he had to make a change. After he beat cancer for the fourth time, his boss suggested he train for a Spartan race that was 9 weeks away. Nick had so many reasons he told himself he couldn't do it, but eventually, he decided to try. For him, it was about defying comfort and realizing that he could experience life. Refusing to accept his limitations, Nick has completed over 100 Spartan races, six major marathons, several ultras, and scores of other obstacle and endurance events. He left the logistics industry to pursue his career as a motivational speaker, using his experience in endurance racing and overcoming his personal adversity to inspire other achievement-driven professionals to push past self-limiting doubts, build resilience, and take purposeful action toward their goals.
“The superpower I embrace is vulnerability.”
Follow the podcast: 
Listen on Apple Podcasts (link: https://apple.co/3s1YH7h) 
Listen on iHeart (link: https://ihr.fm/3MEY7FM) 
Listen on Spotify (Link: https://spoti.fi/3yMmQCE) 
Get LFPWLI Merch here!
Resources:
StrideMotivation.com
THROUGH THE FIRE 
Spartan Races
DavidGoggins.com
 
Connect with Mathew Blades: 
Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades
Instagram - instagram.com/MathewBladesmedia/ 
Facebook - facebook.com/mathewbladesmedia/ 
Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/
 
Additional Credits:
LFPWLI is managed by Sam Robertson

Should you break up with your scale?

Hello, and welcome to a special one-off episode of our podcast. Today, I want to feature a podcast I helped produce called the Nourished Life Podcast. Ang and Claire host it, and their goal is to get you some life-giving nuggets to help you live the life you dream of.  Here is their explanation:
You are invited to listen to a journey focused on holistic wellness, the pillars of healthy eating, physical activity, and self-care. It is hosted by Ang and Claire, who have a passion for healthy lifestyles, personal experience, and educational background in these areas. They offer tips, debunk media health myths, and create an understanding that living a healthy lifestyle is not overwhelming!
The podcast dives into the importance of nourishing the body with whole foods, exploring topics such as the benefits of a plant- based diet, how to cut processed sugars, navigate the grocery store isles and prepping your food for the week to build success to reach your personal goals!
Ang and Claire address how to live an active lifestyle and what that means for you. They explore the benefits of why moving the body is key and offer a perspective on how to approach ”working out” as a positive and not something to dread. From walks to high-intensity interval training, we will help you find what movement is perfect for you!
Let’s not forget about the importance of self-care! Claire shares some of her favorite things to do when it comes to her self-care routines, and Ang offers some of her favorites to recharge her battery! Each of them goes over how to be mindful, get better sleep, slow down and be in the moment, shift your mindset, handle stress, and disconnect from tech!
Ang and Claire’s biggest goal is to get you nuggets to live your best life! Be encouraged that they are here to meet you where you are at, cheer you on with the small wins, and fuel your life to become a better you!
Find them on Apple here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nourished-life-podcast/id1731931063