From Serving Beer in Hell to Psychedelic Healing - The Power of MDMA for Mental and Spiritual Growth with Tucker Max

Tucker Max is an author, entrepreneur, psychedelic advocate, father & husband. He has written four New York Times Best Selling books (three that hit #1), which have sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. His most noteworthy book, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, is an of autobiography of short stories about sex and drinking adventures, that was published in 2006. Since then Tucker encountered a revolutionary experience with MDMA therapy & champions the use of various psychedelics for trauma related treatment. Tucker currently lives in Texas with his wife & four children.    Sponsorship Curious about Soul? Follow this link to the website & use code, "TBM" for 20% off the entire shop!  Come say hi on social!  @thebestmedpodcast on Instagram or @TheBestMedPodcast on Youtube!   @OfficialMikeLee @AngieLeeShow   What was discussed How MDMA changed Tucker Max's life forever. Using psychedelics as medicine to process trauma. Most people subconsciously run from trauma - learning how to face it head on.  Expanding your mind vs Emotional healing - which is right for you? Psychotic breaks can happen: how to avoid them when using psychedelics. Understanding the true power of thoughts: using it as a tool to affect your well being.   Timestamps (0:00) The goal of using Psychedelics as medicine. (3:32) "Doing the Work" -  Emotionally healing & dealing with past trauma. (10:23) Tucker's LIFE CHANGING experience with Psychedelics. (30:08) Tucker's experience processing grief and childhood trauma with Psychedelics. (38:50) Mike's experience with psychedelics.  (41:43) How psychedelic medicines helped Tucker as a father. (43:31) What really is MDMA? (46:16) Mind Expansion vs Emotional Healing (54:35) Psychotic Breaks: Dangers of Psychedelics (1:00:40) Beginning your plant medicine healing journey. Subtopic: Legalization of Psychedelic medicine. Book mentioned: A Dose of Hope: A Story of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy by Alex Young & Dan Engle (1:12:22) Sassafras vs MDMA: does natural always mean better? (1:15:17) Don't take MDMA if you're taking this medicine… (1:18:25) Why the 'No Pain No Gain' mentality is harmful Subtopic: Tucker's opinion on micro-dosing (1:23:58) Why MDMA is the best psychedelic medicine for healing. (1:30:42) Post-trip Protocol: Navigating the come down & why spacing your trips is crucial (1:39:30) Is MDMA right for couple's as a therapy tool? (1:41:26) The Best Medicine to Tucker Max (1:44:31) Closing Thoughts   Resources Books:  A Dose of Hope: A Story of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy by Alex Young & Dan Engle I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell by Tucker Max