MindBody Matters

On this episode of MindBody Matters we interview author Leif Gregersen who lives with Schizoaffective Disorder and as an author has published a dozen books on mental health, poems and on other subjects.We discuss what a delusion and psychosis are.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 episodeCBC News: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/first-person-edmonton-psychosis-leif-gregersen-1.6491424Leif's books available by email and signed by the author: leif.n.gregersen@gmail.comAmazon:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Leif-Norgaard-Gregersen/author/B00DK44DAG?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

On this episode of Keep Talking we talk about Rob's memory of knowing actress Dame Maggie Smith in her early years. Maggie was known for her famous roles on Downton Abbey and her appearances in the Harry Potter films. 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

On this episode of MindBody Matters we interview Nurse and Psychotherapist, Marida Etherington who is Certified Grief Educator having trained with David Kessler. We discuss the loss of her father and Rob and Greg's discuss about their recent losses to try to understand how to grieve and move forward. 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 episodeWebsite: https://maridaetherington.com/Marida's Book: https://www.amazon.ca/-/fr/Marida-Etherington/dp/1777534313

On this episode of Keep Talking Rob and Greg talk about social media meme by The Kiffness "Eating The Cats" and share their (non-political and Canadian!) view about Donald Trump.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

On this episode of MindBody Matters we interview a seasoned traveler and entrepreneur, Jamie Meyer who shares her experience of having an eating disorder when younger and the point at which she changed her perception of self and later in life built an award winning company, Nine Carat.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:Jamie's Website: https://www.jamiemeyerenterprises.com/Jamie's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UKTdKM6ctdG4PUQuEMY2K?si=e98fd971e51f4f81&nd=1&dlsi=9455e03af86042bf

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