Why I Am No Longer Going To Be Using "Plant Medicines": Part 2

Jul 21, 2022

Discover the hidden dangers of hallucinogens and their potential to pull you into a dark spiritual realm. The discussion dives into microdosing and responsible use of cannabis, weighing the pros against spiritual risks. Innovative health alternatives like oral peptide supplements offer new paths to wellness. Additionally, explore the impacts of alcohol and a novel probiotic designed to counter its effects. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes breaking free from attachments and finding true fulfillment through a deeper spiritual connection.

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Microdosing Concerns

Microdosing psychedelics offers benefits like enhanced focus, creativity, and sensory perception.
However, widespread availability raises concerns about abuse potential and negative spiritual influence.

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Responsible Microdosing

Ben Greenfield uses small amounts of psychedelics responsibly for specific purposes like hunting or massage.
He stores these compounds securely, acknowledging their potential risks.

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Marijuana Legality Concerns

While acknowledging potential medical and recreational benefits, Ben Greenfield expresses concerns about marijuana's widespread legality.
He questions whether easy access contributes to abuse and negative societal consequences.

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Last week, in this already somewhat controversial article, I gave you a thorough explanation and argument behind my newest conviction that when it comes to the ever-expanding and increasingly popular world of plant medicines, not only do the "cons outweigh the pros," but when you're partaking of these type of compounds and chemicals that significantly alter your state of consciousness (particularly in a recreational setting), you are opening yourself up to influence from a spiritual world that threatens to land you in a very dark place indeed.

In other words, when it comes to plant medicines, we aren't just talking about the equivalent of drinking too much coffee or having a bit too much pre-workout kratom or chomping on an extra piece of nicotine gum or socially lubricating an evening with an extra glass of wine. Instead, substances such as LSD, psilocybin, peyote, mescaline, or any other highly effective and typically hallucinogenic or psychedelic consciousness-altering compound that I named in Part 1 have great potential to open you up to a deep, dark, spiritual world in which there is a battle for your very soul.

So if you didn't yet read Part 1, please, please do.

Of course, there are several unanswered questions and considerations that I need to address here in Part 2, namely: microdosing with plant medicines, the "responsible" use of marijuana, the bigger, glaring issue that many of these types of vices bring up, and a special project I'll be working on that I'd like to invite you to be a part of.

So, let's dive in.

In this episode, you'll hear:

-What about microdosing?...06:45

-What about marijuana?...15:30

-The "bigger issue"...26:00

-Summary, and what comes next: "Viceless"...35:02

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