202: East Forest - The Healing Power of Music

202: East Forest - The Healing Power of Music

Author: Dr. Anthony Gustin December 14, 2024 Duration: 1:04:50
 

East Forest is a multidisciplinary artist, producer, and ceremony guide known for his genre-blending music combining ambient, neoclassical, avant-pop, and electronic sounds. 

East Forest and Anthony discuss the integral role of music in the human experience, particularly in the context of psychedelic-assisted therapy and its potential for healing and emotional processing.

Since 2008, his work has focused on using sound as a tool for inner journeys and consciousness expansion. In addition to his music, East Forest offers guided meditations, retreats, and a podcast, Ten Laws w/East Forest, where he explores accessible spirituality and inner resilience.

His latest project, Music for Mushrooms, is a documentary exploring the transformative power of psychedelics, music, and community, accompanied by a live ceremony soundtrack.

Tune into this episode to hear them discuss:

  • The historical significance of music as a bonding experience for humans throughout history.
  • The origins of music and its use in processing emotions and navigating complex human experiences.
  • The importance of music in psychedelic-assisted therapy and how it serves as a guiding force during transformative experiences.
  • The importance of silence in music and it's role in processing psychedelic journeys.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

  • Check out EquipFoods.com and enter code TNS at checkout for 15% off! 
  • Visit LineageProvisions.com and use code AG20 for 20% off your first order!

  • Check out musicformushrooms.com or eastforest.org
  • Watch the trailer to Music for Mushrooms, out now!
  • East Forest's website: eastforest.org
  • East Forest's Instagram: @eastforest

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