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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Matthew Weintrub on the Psychedelic Origin of Religion EP 377

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 779 Ratings

🗓️ 24 November 2023

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

In this enlightening episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles welcomes Matthew Weintrub, a multifaceted healer, psychedelic activist, scholar, and entrepreneur. The episode centers around Matthew's insightful book, "The Psychedelic Origin of Religion," which delves into the profound and historical connection between psychedelics and shamanistic practices in various world religions. Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/matthew-weintrub-psychedelic-origin-of-religion/  Passion Struck is Now Available for Pre-Order Want to learn the 12 philosophies that the most successful people use to create a limitless life? Get over $300 in free gifts when you pre-order John R. Miles’s new book, Passion Struck, which will be released on February 6, 2024. Sponsors Brought to you by OneSkin. Get 15% off your order using code Passionstruck at https://www.oneskin.co/#oneskinpod. Brought to you by Indeed: Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at Indeed dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK. Brought to you by Lifeforce: Join me and thousands of others who have transformed their lives through Lifeforce's proactive and personalized approach to healthcare. Visit MyLifeforce.com today to start your membership and receive an exclusive $200 off. Brought to you by Hello Fresh. Use code passion 50 to get 50% off plus free shipping!  --► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/ The Psychedelic Path to Spirituality: Matthew Weintrub's Journey of Healing and Connection In this episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles is joined by Matthew Weintrub, a healer and psychedelic activist. This episode is a deep dive into the intersection of spirituality, history, and the potential of psychedelics to heal and connect us to our spiritual roots. My solo episode on Why We All Crave To Matter: Exploring The Power Of Mattering: https://passionstruck.com/exploring-the-power-of-mattering/ Watch my interview with Ivo Brughmans On How To Navigate The Paradoxes Of Leadership: https://passionstruck.com/ivo-brughmans-navigate-paradoxes-of-leadership/ Catch my interview with Jacob Morgan On The Vital Power Of Leading With Vulnerability: https://passionstruck.com/jacob-morgan-leading-with-vulnerability/ My solo episode on Fading Into Insignificance: The Impact Of Un-Mattering In Our Interconnected Era: https://passionstruck.com/the-impact-of-un-mattering-in-our-era/   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! How to Connect with John Want to uncover your profound sense of Mattering? I provide my master class on five simple steps to achieving it. Want to hear my best interviews? Check out my starter packs on intentional behavior change, women at the top of their game, longevity, and well-being, and overcoming adversity. Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/ 

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0:00.0

Coming up next on Passion Stry.

0:02.2

What's fascinating is the connection between psychedelics

0:05.6

inducing a mystical state of consciousness

0:07.6

which has been researched by John Hopkins in Measured

0:10.4

that most people are reporting this phenomenon on

0:13.0

I'm connecting to this higher being, this higher purpose,

0:15.8

and this revelation that there is this other world beyond us.

0:21.2

And then the other thing I would add to that is the law of

0:23.7

thermodynamics John simply states energy is neither created nor

0:27.1

destroyed. So the question we have to ask about death is really where does the

0:31.5

energy go? Because it can't be destroyed though.

0:33.6

That's a law of physics.

0:35.4

So we need to ask a better question of,

0:37.0

okay, so the energy is transmuted.

0:38.8

Where does it transmute too?

0:40.9

That's what I'm interested in pursuing as discovery.

0:43.6

Welcome to Passion Struck.

0:45.0

Hi, I'm your host John R Miles, and on the show,

0:48.0

we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance

0:51.0

of the world's most inspiring people and turn their wisdom into practice. and unlock the power of intentionality so that you can become the best version of yourself.

1:05.4

If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays.

1:10.6

We have long-form interviews the rest of the week with guests ranging from astronauts to authors,

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