
Episode #202
The Healing Power of Music
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 […]

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East Forest
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.
We use music for grief, we use it for celebration, we use it as a tool... it's a way of processing the complexity of the human experience. Share on XSince 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.
I think music is a kind of nutrient or vitamin... that's necessary to be a human being. Share on XTune into the episode to discover
- 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 its role in processing psychedelic journeys.
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- 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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