Psychedelics, Making a Deal with God, the Unity of Music, Wilderness Therapy, Untying Identity from Physical Appearance....this episode has it all!

Dive deep into the soul-stirring journey of renowned musician Matisyahu, where music and mysticism collide in an unforgettable revelation.

We explore Matisyahu's self-diagnosed learning disabilities, his life as "the last hippie", and the spiritual awakening that led him from dropping out of high school to become a Dead Head and follow Phish on tour, to a stint in rehab and an empowering experience in a wilderness therapeutic program.

This is a RAW & REVEALING account of how psychedelic experiences, spirituality, and music have intertwined to shape his path from a troubled youth to a reggae music sensation!

Matisyahu also opens up about his move toward becoming very religious in his Jewish faith - including growing an extremely recognizable beard and studying at the yeshiva - the intersectionality between reggae and Judaism, the underground healer who saved his life, and the ebbs and flows of his relationship with religion....PLUS where he’s currently at with it now.

From pairing psychedelic drugs with spirituality and music at an early age - leading to a deep calling to dedicate his life to God and his music career - to the pressures of fame driving him to shave his iconic beard, this episode is a very personal examination of the ties between loneliness and spirituality.

Don't miss this powerful episode that challenges us to question: Does God feel pestered by humanity?

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
6:05 - Introduction to Matisyahu
6:34 - Matisyahu’s Early Life
20:38 - Spirituality and Psychedelics
26:51 - Wilderness Therapy Experience
40:57 - Matisyahu's Religious Awakening
44:36 - Fusion of Reggae Music and Jewish Culture
1:13:08 - Divine Connection
1:20:20 - Matisyahu discusses his new EP, "Hold the Fire"
1:32:47 - Outro

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Theme Song Written, Produced, and Performed by Ed Robertson. Mixed by Kenny Luong.

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