Ep. 27 | Why This Retired Cop Tried Ayahuasca for PTSD | Officer Mike Morgan

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Ep. 27 | Why This Retired Cop Tried Ayahuasca for PTSD | Officer Mike Morgan

S3 E27 • Apr 23, 2025 • 61 mins

Jordan Ryan engages with Mike Morgan to explore his transition from law enforcement to embracing plant medicine. Mike shares his experiences with the emotional toll of policing, trauma, and PTSD, leading to his discovery of Ayahuasca. They discuss the stigma surrounding plant-based medicines and the profound personal transformation Mike experienced during his first Ayahuasca ceremony. The conversation touches on CBD-infused coffee, legalities, and benefits, as well as the importance of integration post-ceremony. Mike reflects on evolving perceptions of strength, vulnerability, and community support. The episode emphasizes the potential of plant medicine to challenge big pharma and promote healing.

Key Points

Ayahuasca and other plant medicines have shown profound effects in helping first responders and veterans process trauma and find healing.
The stigma around seeking mental health support in law enforcement and military communities often deters individuals from getting the help they need, which can have devastating consequences.
Healing isn't just about the immediate effects of plant medicines but also about integrating those experiences into daily life through practices like journaling, healthy eating, and maintaining physical fitness.

Speakers

Jordan Ryan

Host • 33%

Mike Morgan

Guest • 67%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and sponsor mention
0:36	Mike Morgan's background in law enforcement and journey to plant medicine
2:24	The stigma around seeking help and coping mechanisms in law enforcement
7:02	First night on the job: violence and the emotional toll
14:36	Trauma, PTSD, and the transition to retirement
22:16	Discovering Ayahuasca and confronting stigma around plant-based medicines
23:22	CBD infused coffee: legalities and benefits
27:08	The first Ayahuasca ceremony and profound personal transformation
33:02	Spiritual perspectives and the importance of integration post-Ayahuasca
37:51	The evolving perception of strength, vulnerability, and journaling
43:59	Overcoming struggles with self-worth and detachment from outcomes
49:02	Transitioning roles and addressing generational trauma
51:22	New beliefs about vulnerability, emotion, and addiction recovery
55:09	The importance of community support and checking in on others
56:43	The unifying potential of plant medicine and challenging big pharma
59:40	Closing thoughts and where to find Mike Morgan

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