This episode features an exceptionally insightful guest, Matthew Bruce. A man of profound experiences and practices, Matthew has traversed the landscapes of holotropic breathwork, Kundalini yoga, and the profound world of psychedelics.
After an ayahuasca-induced vision led him from the Amazon to America, Matthew dedicated his life to aiding veterans through the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, crafting a haven in Topanga for transformative integration. With a focus on education and safe exploration, Matthew discusses how trauma lodges in the body and the astonishing capacity of psychedelics and plant medicines to foster healing at the DNA level.
We dive deep into the interconnectedness of body systems, with Matthew sharing how mushrooms and attention to the small intestine can vastly improve our decision-making and relationships. Together, we contemplate how traditional Chinese medicine and modern practices align, uncovering layers of self-wisdom.
Matthew also recounts his personal path through the rigors of military life, candidly expressing the emotional and physical demands that led him to a breakdown and ultimately, to profound self-discovery. Now, he runs a somatic microdosing school, guiding facilitators in marrying the realms of somatics and psychedelics for those carrying the weight of trauma.
Listen in as we engage in conversation on the healing powers of self-reflection, psychedelics, and the wisdom of our own bodies!
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00:00 Teaching somatic practices and archetypal understanding.
05:54 Understanding trauma archetypes, behaviors, and somatic representation.
07:35 Archetypal work enables detached reflection and understanding.
10:13 Thriving plant-based iron business impresses ayahuasca.
14:01 Neuroplasticity, emotions, and trauma impact human well-being.
17:58 Understanding my organs and mushrooms for balance.
22:30 Psilocybin expands window of tolerance for healing.
25:40 Command training, stressful, deployments, financial loss, intelligence.
29:59 Overcoming trauma through breath work and exercise.
32:38 Nervous system overwhelmed, found peace through meditation.
36:19 Consider readiness for psychedelic facilitator training carefully.
37:47 Reflect on feelings when making big decisions.
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