Psychedelics & Microdosing: A Perimenopausal Perspective with Dr. Maya Shetreat

Dr. Maya Shetreat explores personal growth, activism, and the
healing power of psychedelics and master plants. This episode
emphasizes the importance of inner change, managing anger
constructively, and navigating modern protest movements like
Occupy Wall Street and Black Lives Matter.


Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Maya discuss the benefits of microdosing
psychedelics, particularly for women, and explore ancient
astrology, ayahuasca, and mushrooms, advocating for a balance of
masculine and feminine energies. The episode also touches on
quantum healing, perimenopause, mortality, and the potential of
microdosing to enhance life. Overall, it offers a holistic
approach to living, embracing interconnectedness and the
complexities of life and the universe.


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Episode Overview:
0:00 Intro/Teaser
1:01 Psychedelics, Healing, and Personal Transformation
14:29 Harnessing Anger Through Physical Activity
24:03 Myth, Ritual, and Indigenous Healing
33:57 Science, Feminine Energy, and Mysticism
42:46 Connecting Science and Master Plants
53:30 Master Plants and Spiritual Connection
1:10:10 Quantum and Microdosing Perspectives
1:15:43 Ayahuasca Brewing and Microdosing Benefits
1:31:31 Honoring Women's Wisdom and Power


Resources mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Maya’s first appearance on Better -
https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/dr-maya-shetreat-plant-medicines-mushrooms-and-mdma/

Dr. Maya’s website - https://drmaya.com
The Master Plant Experience -
https://drmaya.com/op/3-chapters/
Dr. Maya’s Instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/drmayashetreat/
Creative Explained YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/@creative_explained


Bio:
Dr. Maya Shetreat is an adult and pediatric neurologist who
believes we can inhabit more than one identity. She has spoken
around the world and been featured in the New York Times, NPR and
Dr. Oz - and she also listens and talks to plants every day. She
is a mystic and ancient astrologer who is grounded in
mitochondria, the microbiome and mycelial science. She is an
herbalist, artist, ceremonialist, urban farmer, and forager. She
is the author of two books, The Master Plant Experience: The
Science, Safety, and Sacred Ceremony of Psychedelics (2023) and
The Dirt Cure (2016) which has been translated into 10 languages.


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