Matt Solocast: 

After an 8-month pause, I’m back with a powerful update on my personal journey through psychedelic healing, grief, and transformation. In this episode, I share the heartbreak of the FDA rejecting MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, how ayahuasca helped me prepare for my father’s death, and what it means to show up fully in the sacred role of caregiving.

We’ll dive into the power of plant medicine, the discipline forged in pressure, and why LSD microdosing is unlocking massive breakthroughs for me and my clients. If you're exploring psychedelic integration, men’s work, microdosing mentorship, or personal growth through hardship—this one’s for you.

Topics Include:

• Psychedelic healing & sacred plant medicine

• MDMA-assisted therapy & FDA rejection

• Ayahuasca, grief, and conscious caregiving

• LSD microdosing benefits & breakthroughs

• Men's microdosing mentorship & community

• Discipline, pressure, and post-traumatic growth

Chemistry professor Dr. Joey Lichter, breaks down how psychedelics work, the supreme importance of integration, the history of psychedelics, and the potential problems we will face as these misunderstood medicines are integrated into the mainstream medical model. 

Dr. Joey Lichter Show Notes: 

We discuss;

-Started Psychedelic Club in 2021 [5:00]

-Hype & Hope vs True Evidence [6:50]

-Microdosing and creativity [9:00]

-Dr. Joey Lichter’s inspiration and motivation to serve [11:55}

-Will MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD be approved by the FDA in August? [23:30]

-Trip of Compassion [26:00]

-Our broken medical system [29:00]

-Risk of over-dependence on medicine [35:55]

-Psychedelics, meditation, and our breath [39:30]

-Brain chemistry: how psychedelics work [42:00]

Connect with Dr. Joey Lichter: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-lichter/

Retired Navy SEAL Diego Ugalde shares his inspiring awakened journey and how to navigate the limitless path and journey within. Diego shares the best of both worlds illuminating insights from his incredible military career and his expansive, soulful psychedelic healing journeys and experience as a psychedelic integration coach. His understanding of spiritual principles and the predictable pitfalls on this emergent path is profound. Diego vulnerably shares his deep medicine work with some of the most powerful psychedelics on Earth, transcending trauma, shame, perfectionism, and disillusionment as he shifted to a path of service, authoring Leading From The Deep: A Navy SEAL’s Guide to Conscious Leadership. Diego’s servant’s heart, spirit of altruism, and selflessness are a true blessing for the movement and our global human family. 

Diego Ugalde Show Notes: 

We Discuss; 

-Diego’s soulful transformation with psychedelics [4:20]

-Diego’s calling to support other people’s healing journeys [16:15]

-Shifting to a state of curiosity instead of knowing [19:10]

 -The supreme importance of integration [31:30]

-Psychiatrists with psychedelic experience will be the most sought after people in healthcare [42:45]

-The opposite of learning is knowing [45:00]

-Psychedelics teach in metaphors [59:00]

-Just listen. It's not about figuring out [104:00]

-Diego breaks down his approach to meditation [106:10]

-Plant medicines are keys to locks we have within [1:10:30]

-Most powerful psychedelic 5meo-DMT [115:45]

-Heaven & Hell are within [1:22:00]

Connect with Diego Ugalde

Social media: 

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diegougalde/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetridentapproach/

The Trident Approach: https://www.thetridentapproach.com 

To Purchase “Leading From The Deep: A Navy SEALs Guide to Conscious Leadership”

https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Deep-Psychedelic-Conscious-Leadership/dp/B0CQGNN41W

Heroic Hearts Project: https://heroicheartsproject.org

David, the Cosmic Engagement Officer of the Dr. Bronners Soap Company, walks the talk and truly lives aligned with the psychedelic principles of love, peace, and unity. He shares his soulful transformation and the All-One Cosmic Vision of the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible. I’m wowed by David’s unrelenting spirit of altruism and his heartfelt commitment to selfless service and paying forward the grace of plant medicine healing through conscious business, activism, drug policy reform, and psychedelic healing. Get ready to be inspired! 

David Bronner Show Notes

We Discuss; 

-David Bronner’s inspiration behind incredible service initiative [4:30]

-Veteran healing: Heroic Hearts Project & VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions) [13:30]

-“Taking medicine is like going to confession.” [16:00]

-David’s cosmic vision: medicine path and medicine journeys with Iboga [18:15]

-Ultimate antidote for addiction [27:30]

-Dr. Bronner’s conscious capitalism initiatives [35:00] 

-Drug reform on upcoming ballot in California & Massachusetts [39:30]

-Regulated access and self-regulated communities [48:00]

Helpful resources:

Dr. Bronners: https://www.drbronner.com

Heroic Hearts Project: https://heroicheartsproject.org

VETS: https://vetsolutions.org

Sacred Plant Alliance: https://www.sacredplantalliance.org

Connect with David Bronner: 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/bronner64/

https://www.instagram.com/drbronner/

What if the story of our origins is rooted in lies? What if our accepted societal understanding of our past is wrong? Is it possible that much of our suffering is the result of living life from an erroneous playbook? No other sees more clearly the trappings of BS Inc. than Dr. Chris Ryan. He shares loads of real-talk about the dire challenges confronting our human family and inspires us with a hopeful vision of a future more aligned with our past. 

Chris Ryan PhD #104 Show Notes:

We Discuss;

-Imbalanced view of the cost of civilization [6:00]

-Dr. Ryan’s experiences with psychedelics and how they’ve informed his path [12:25]

-Caution about the intersection of psychedelics and commerce [17:30]

-Inspiration for writing “Civilized to Death”. Thomas Hobbes “Human life before the state, was solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short” Bullshit Inc. Lies. [19:20]

-Bonobos & Chimps: Our evolutionary roots [30:00]

-VET on Tangentially Speaking in 2017 [37:00]

-Oregon’s Psilocybin Initiative [40:00]

-Industrial Addiction Recovery Complex: Our erroneous viewpoint of addiction [46:20]

Helpful Resources:

“The Moral Animal” -Robert Wright

“Drug Use For Grown-Ups” Dr. Carl Hart 

“Fearvana” - Akshay Nanavati 

Matt & Ryan on Tangentially Speaking in 2017:

https://chrisryanphd.com/266-ryan-lecompte-matt-simpson-vet/

Connect with Dr. Chris Ryan and check out his pioneering work HERE

https://chrisryanphd.com

Tangentially Speaking 

“Sex at Dawn: The Prehistoric Origins of Modern Sexuality”

“Civilized to Death: The Price of Progress” 

Worth The Fight Links:

IG: @worththefightbook

Worth The Fight book: Purchase your copy on Amazon, Kindle, or Audible 

Worth The Fight podcast iTunes easy review link

Matt’s 1-on-1 Worthy Fight Empowerment Coaching

Are you seeking to quiet your mind and ruminate less? Are you curious about how we can regulate our nervous system at will? If so, Jesse's got you, as he guides us with practical tips and strategies for best leveraging the power of the breath to be healthy, happy and strong with the inner peace that comes from knowing we are connected to our breath, our life force. As an added bonus: breathwork can improve our sleep and sex lives too. Jesse also illuminates how to safely engage cold exposure for resilience, boosted immunity, and reduced inflammation. 

Jesse Coomer Show Notes: 

We Discuss; 

-Jesse Coomer’s training with Wim Hof [6:45]

-Our evolutionary ancestry is mismatched to our modern world [12:30]

-Our dopamine system: why we ruminate [26:30]

-Down-regulating our nervous system with conscious breathwork [29:30]

-Cadence of Bliss: 4-7-8 [34:45]

-Interrupting your rumination with slow breathing [39:00]

-Consciously creating calm for optimal human performance [45:00]

-“The Language of Breath” [57:30]

-“A Practical Guide to Cold Training” [102:30]

-Hormetic stress for building resilience, boosted immunity, reduced inflammation [103:00] 

-Seeking the “safety zone” of cold exposure. Not too little; not too much [108:00]

Connect with Jesse Coomer:

To purchase "A Practical Guide to Breathwork" and other books: https://www.jessecoomer.com

For training: https://www.languageofbreathcollective.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessecoomerbreath/

First we create our habits, then our habits create us. In this solocast, I break down what a typical day looks like for me and present many habits, practices, rituals that have helped to supercharge my health, energy levels, and productivity. Somethings that I didn’t mention or share: Love those long walks in nature for creativity. I listen to inspired podcasts and audiobooks at night to keep up with the latest cutting-edge health directives. The supreme importance to get out and get sunshine in the first 30-60 minutes upon waking and turning on as much bright light as possible before sunrises. Getting consistent morning sunlight sets our circadian rhythm and is imperative for optimal sleep. 

Helpful Resources: 

Wim Hof Method: https://www.wimhofmethod.com

Wim Hof Guided Breathwork (11 minutes): https://youtu.be/tybOi4hjZFQ?si=YDG8F0BqjekPQu9A

NSDR - Dr. Andrew Huberman (10 minutes): https://youtu.be/AKGrmY8OSHM?si=qrRO6pu6me8r1XTl

80/20 Principle -Richard Koch

Why We Sleep -Dr. Matthew Walker

Soul Lift Cacao: https://soulliftcacao.com

Alpha Brain https://www.onnit.com/alphabrain/

For more on the Worth The Fight mission and message of hope and healing: www.worththefightbook.org 

Megan shares her brave journey of overcoming depression, anxiety, and attachment wounds to be healthy, happy, strong, and in love. She’s utilized an earnest microdosing protocol and aligned synergistic practices to help attract her love partner. In our spirited discussion, we get super nuanced and illuminate how embracing discomfort is part of the process of rewiring our physiology from a maladaptive to an adaptive setting more aligned with our true self, and how the daily practices (meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, journaling, exercise) help to regulate our nervous systems and emotional responses. 

We discuss;

-Megan using microdosing to call in her love partner [3:45]

-Healing inner child wounds [5:40]

-Shifting the frame: “I get to do this!” Instead of “I have to do this” [7:30]

-Power of intention and contemplative journaling [9:00]

-Embracing discomfort as part of the healing process [17:15]

-Find a worthy struggle or struggle will find you [20:08]

-HEAL! Megan’s brave story of overcoming from anxiety and depression [22:40] 

-Heart-opening benefits of microdosing [29:10]

-Nervous system regulation [34:00]

-Megan’s inspiration with The Brave Psychonaut: Health, Wellness & Spirituality Podcast [37:30] 

-Parting words of hope and optimism [40:40]

-GenZ: Mental Health, Authenticity & Purpose [41:30]

Connect with Megan: 

https://www.instagram.com/the_brave_psychonaut/

Listen to The Brave Psychonaut podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/0wPQkY3pg54rLyuXrgwzSV

HEAL!: Wholeistic Practices to Help Clear Your Trauma, Heal Yourself, and Live Your Best Life

https://www.amazon.com/HEAL-Wholeistic-Practices-Trauma-Yourself/dp/B0CLZBBT2L

By Dr. Randall Hansen featuring Megan and Matt

Juliana is back to share her critically important work with Healing Breakthrough, where they are working earnestly to lay the groundwork within the Veteran Affairs (VA) for MDMA-Assisted Therapy, which is very likely to be an approved FDA cure for PTSD within the next year. We illuminate the incredible possibility within the veteran community to lead this charge and to be a desperately needed rallying point to unify our fractured nation and global human family. It’s time to come together. 

Juliana Mercer Show Notes: 

We discuss;

-Juliana’s inspiring work with Healing Breakthrough [5:40]

-MAPS Clinical Trials 71% no longer qualify for PTSD [7:00]

-Veteran healing is bipartisan [10:45]

-Power in vulnerability [15:30]

-Juliana’s self-care and integration practices [20:00]

-Grieving her old self [26:30]

-Netflix Boyscouts of America 82k plaintiffs of sexual molestation scandal [30:00]

-Why veterans lead this charge [37:00]

-Healing Breakthrough’s strategy to scale MDMA-Assisted Therapy [41:10]

-Only 15-20 private donors in the psychedelic space [49:00]

Connect with Juliana Mercer:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/xojmerc/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianamercer/

[email protected] 

www.healingbreakthrough.org 

Helpful Resources: 

VA Podcast: https://news.va.gov/va-podcast-network/

Heroic Hearts Project: www.heroicheartsproject.org 

Magic of Surrender - Kute Blackson 

Connect with Matt Simpson: 

Worth The Fight Book: Kindle, Audiobook & Paperback 

www.worththefightbook.org 

IG @worththefightbook

Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/psychedelics-and-limitless-personal-growth/

[email protected] 

It’s a strange paradox, but there is Infinite power in peace. Franci, a kindred free spirit, courageously shares her brave journey overcoming religious trauma. We talk in-depth about the transformative nature of awe and travel, the science of meditation to rewire our brains and nervous systems, why breathwork is a game-changer, gradual cold exposure, how to get the most out of a contemplative journaling practice, microdosing and macrodosing, and the supreme importance of integration practices to cultivate health, happiness, strength and resilience from within. Lastly, Franci shares her incredible bucket list Thailand Meditation Retreat. 

Franci Blanco Show Notes:

We discuss; 

-Franci’s inspiration for her unconventional path: Awe & Travel [10:00]

-Yoga teacher training and the power of the breath [15:10]

-Religious trauma [18:10]

-Do it afraid [27:00]

-Incredible science of meditation [31:50]

-Franci’s meditation practice and Vipassana Retreats [42:25]

-RAIN: Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture [52:00]

-Power of contemplative journaling [55:20]

-Breathwork: Wim Hof & NSDR [1:02:20]

-Franci’s psychedelic journey and microdosing for depression [1:25:15]

-Thailand Meditation Retreat [1:33:15] https://www.happyheartsyogaproject.com/retreats

Helpful Resources:

Calm App: https://www.calm.com

Wim Hof Method: https://www.wimhofmethod.com

NSDR Guided Breathwork: https://youtu.be/AKGrmY8OSHM?si=Cn9Ozlk3UrXckKK1

Connect with Franci Blanco:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/franciprana/

Website/Thailand Meditation Retreat: https://www.happyheartsyogaproject.com/retreats

Breath Tribe Miami: https://www.breathtribemiami.com

Connect with Matt Simpson: 

Worth The Fight Book: Kindle, Audiobook & Paperback 

www.worththefightbook.org 

IG @worththefightbook

Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/psychedelics-and-limitless-personal-growth/

[email protected]