Author | Educator 
Building bridges between science and spirituality.
Matt Zemon, DMin, MSc, is Executive Director of the Council on Spiritual Practices and the author of six books on psychedelics, religion, and mental health.
He serves an entheogenic faith community and approaches direct spiritual experience as grounded in religious tradition and deserving of constitutional protection.
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Trusted voices in the field.
PRAISE“As psychedelic therapy becomes mainstream, resources like this will be essential for the millions who encounter the Divine through these profound medicines.”
Rick Doblin, PhD
Founder and President. MAPS
“the knowledge and guidance to engage with these powerful tools responsibly.”
Bessel van der Kolk, MD
#1 NYT Bestselling Author · The Body Keeps the Score
“a spiritually grounded resource for transformation and renewal.”
Rabbi Zac Kamenetz
Founder & CEO · Shefa: A Jewish Psychedelic Society
“the tools to access this powerful form of healing—empowering them to confront trauma and step into a new chapter of their lives.”
Melissa Ethridge
Grammy-winning Musician · The Etheridge Foundation
“a real alternative for those seeking relief.”
Lieutenant General Martin Steele
US Marine Corps (Retired)
“shows us how to hold both ancient tradition and emerging revelation.”
Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette
United Church of Christ Pastor · Author of Real Good Church
SPEAKING TOPICSBridging ancient wisdom and modern research.
Scholarly rigor and accessible wisdom — practiced with appropriate risk reduction, intention, and integration.
SIGNATURE TALK - NO. 01The Modern Psychedelic Landscape
With the "Psychedelic Renaissance" in full swing, more people than ever are considering these substances for mental health, personal growth, or spiritual connection. From ketamine clinics and state-licensed services to religious communities, international retreats, and the underground — a clear framework for the modern seeker.
Access — What is legal, what is not, and what is actually available to you.
The substance map — Psilocybin, ketamine, MDMA, ayahuasca, and more.
The three pillars of safety — Source, Set, and Setting.
The decision matrix — Matching your goals to the right modality.
Red flags — Spotting unethical practitioners and high-risk environments.
Preparation and integration — Why what surrounds the experience matters most.
ADDITIONAL TALKSLiving Before Dying
Psychedelics, ritual, and community care
How ancient practices of ritual, presence, and communal accompaniment shape the way modern psychedelic experiences are prepared for, held, and integrated — and what it looks like to build cultures of care around them.
What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Psychedelics
Psychedelics 101 for people who don't have time for bad information
A direct, time-respectful briefing for founders and executives — what the science actually says, what the risks and unknowns are, how to evaluate access points, and how leaders are using these tools responsibly for clarity, resilience, and growth.
“The goal is not just to have a profound experience; the goal is to have a safe experience that leads to a profound life.”
— Matt Zemon
PUBLISHED WORKSix books on psychedelics, religion, and mental health.
Helping readers engage with psychedelics as tools for healing, connection, and transformation — with appropriate risk reduction, intention, and integration.
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Ordinary Mystics
Helping ordinary people discover direct spiritual experience is their birthright.
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The Beginner's Guide to Psychedelics
How to reduce risk, deepen connection, and maximize insights.
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The Veteran's Guide to Psychedelics
A preparation and integration workbook for those who served.
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Psychedelics for Everyone
A beginner's guide to powerful medicines for anxiety, depression, and more.
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Beyond the Trip
A journal for psychedelic preparation and integration.
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Beyond Words
52 weeks of gospel reflections bridging psychedelic experience and Christian faith.
SPEAKING TOPICSContinue your journey.
A small library of tools to deepen understanding and support a preparation and integration practice.
FREEDiscussion Materials
Companion materials for group study after events, designed for facilitators and participants.
FREEIntegration Guides
Turn temporary insights into lasting transformation with practical frameworks and exercises.
WATCHTEDxTalk
“Psychedelics Are Catalysts, Not Cures" — 1M+ views worldwide. A reframing of how we think about sacred medicine.
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