MindBody Matters

On this episode of Keep Talking Rob and Greg are back after the summer hiatus and as always keep talking and ramble on about their summer vacation and what's coming up next week on MindBody Matters.MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcastIf you would like to be a guest on the show or to inquire about sponsorship/advertising, go to our website: mb-matters.comArtwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca

This is a replay of an episode from 2023. Steve Martin is on our show (not that Steve Martin). Stephen Hawley Martin author and radio host shares his personal story of an out of body experience and the discussions he's had over the years as a radio show host when he interviewed members of the government Stargate program, Edgar Casey's son, physicists and those with personal experience of a near death experience also known as NDE. Are we in the 'Age of Aquarius'? Tune in to find out.MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcastBe a Patreon backer to get episodes early: patreon.com/MindBodyMatters Thanks to our supporters!If you would like to be a guest on the show or to inquire about sponsorship/advertising, go to our website: mb-matters.comArtwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca Resources mentioned in this episode:Stephen Hawley Martin: https://www.shmartin.com/Stephen’s books: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Stephen-Hawley-Martin/author/Bruce Greyson’s book: https://www.amazon.ca/After-Doctor-Explores-Near-Death-Experiences/

In this summer's "The Best of MBM" series we replay our episode from January 2024 about psychedelic assisted therapy and a groundbreaking clinical trial of the use of psilocybin for cancer patients at the Sunstone Therapies Clinic in Maryland. Guest and clinical trial participant, Alice Grasset was a client of therapist Dr. Brian Richards. Brian and his father Dr. Bill Richards are featured in a recent Netflix show, How to Change Your Mind hosted by Michael Pollan. Bill Richards was a pioneer in the research of the use of psychedelics in health care from 1967 to 1977.Alice describes her psilocybin experience, the dissolution of the ego and the realization that she is part of something larger. Alice left the corporate world and launched the Sparkles of Grace program for breast cancer survivors that utilizes yoga, meditation, and coaching.After the interview MindBody Matters co-hosts Greg Rennie and Rob Wreford discuss how they are now convinced that the use of psychedelics can help people struggling with a cancer diagnosis, depression and PTSD. Greg, who is a Psychotherapist considers using providing psychedelic assisted therapy.MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcastArtwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca Resources mentioned in this episode:"The Use of Psychedelics for Depression and PTSD: An Interview with Psychiatrist Dr. Singh": Episode #3: mb-matters.com/episodesAquilino Centre/Sunstone Therapies: https://www.sunstonetherapies.com/#news-eventsAlice Grasset's website "Sparkles of Grace" dedicated to helping women who are breast cancer survivors through the use of yoga and meditation: https://sparklesofgrace.com/about/Alice and her husbands business, Yapura Wellness: https://www.yapurawellness.com/about-usBook by Dr. Bill Richards, "Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences: https://www.amazon.ca/Sacred-Knowledge-Psychedelics-Religious-Experiences/dp/0231174071/ref=asc_df_0231174071/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309747941035&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12825562238776908532&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000914&hvtargid=pla-543158761878&psc=1&mcid=edb5167bbe283a64a17770b6b32a2222

In this summer's "The Best of MBM" series, we replay our episode on the ceremonial use of ayahuasca from January 2024. We interviewed Drew Bankey from “Sacred Journeys Within”, an ayahuasca ceremony he leads in Colorado. Drew shares his experience in the military and the impact of two tours in the Iraq war had on his life as it resulted in PTSD, suicidality and loss of purpose until he met Ayahuasca. Drew and his family were on a recent episode of the TV show, "Homestead Rescue" and got help to build a place for visiting PTSD survivors in their remote location in Colorado. Co-host Rob Wreford is a sceptic and shares his opinion after the interview and Greg and Rob describe the next episode in the series on psychedelic therapies and ceremonies. MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcastIf you would like to be a guest on the show or to inquire about sponsorship/advertising, go to our website: mb-matters.comArtwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca Resources mentioned in this episode: “I’m Perfect and So Are You” by Drew Bankey: https://www.amazon.com/Im-Perfect-Are-You-collaboration-ebook/dp/B089P1T6V2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZJNET0L07166&keywords=i%27m+perfect+and+so+are+you&qid=1703445079&s=digital-text&sprefix=i%27m+perfect+and+so+are+you%2Cdigital-text%2C79&sr=1-1 Sacred Journeys Within – Plant Medicine Sacred Ceremony: https://www.sacredjournieswithin.com/our-storyEagles Nest Podcast: https://www.sacredjournieswithin.com/the-eagles-nest-podcast

In this summer's "The Best of MBM" series we replay our first episode about psychedelic-assisted therapy that aired in July 2023. Greg Rennie interviewed Dr. Mandeep Singh. The use of psychedelic drugs in treating PTSD and depression (among other issues) is becoming a reality and when legal or unscheduled, psychedelic medicine will change how we treat patients. Greg sits down with Psychiatrist Dr. Singh and discuss the therapeutic use of cannabis, psilocybin, ketamine and MDMA for a wide range of mental health issues. Dr. Singh will share his experience treating veterans for PTSD. After the interview, Greg and Rob will chat about what they got from the interview.MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcastIf you would like to be a guest on the show or to inquire about sponsorship/advertising, go to our website: mb-matters.comArtwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.caResources mentioned in this episode:Dr. Mandeep Singh: https://drmandeepsingh.ca/ Therapsil: https://therapsil.ca/ MAPS: https://maps.org/homepage/ Heroic Hearts Project: https://www.heroicheartsproject.ca/CAMH: https://www.camh.ca/

In this summer's "The Best of MBM" we replay our episode on PTSD from November 2023. We honor our very good friend (Greg's "American Dad"), veteran of two tours of Vietnam, Steve Cox from Alabama who passed away in March of 2024. We will miss you Steve!Co-host Greg Rennie talked to Steve about about his experience in the Vietnam war, the Tet Offensive and its impact on his life. Steve was diagnosed with alcoholism, drug addiction and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at a time that trauma from war was just being studied and understood. He hopes that his story influences military veterans returning from recent wars to ask Veteran's Affairs for help for trauma and to consider AA support regarding the common pairing of PTSD and alcohol and drug addiction.MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcastIf you would like to be a guest on the show or to inquire about sponsorship/advertising, go to our website: mb-matters.comArtwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca Resources mentioned in this episode:U.S. Veterans Affairs: https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/Veterans Affairs Canada: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/health-supportServices for Veterans and Families - U.K.: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/support-services-for-veterans-and-their-familiesAlcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/Narcotics Anonymous: https://na.org/