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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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