Hunter and I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, author, and OG DMT researcher, Rick Strassman, M.D., about his latest book "My Altered States: A Doctor's Extraordinary Account of Trauma, Psychedelics, and Spiritual Growth", subjective vs. objective experience, cannabis, Hunter's DMT experience, Rick's magic carpet experience, altered states as escape, altered states as exploration, and much more. Rick's website: https://www.rickstrassman.com/ To get access to exclusive episodes, our backlog of extended episodes, and to our MELT Meet-ups consider supporting us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/themeltpodcast or Locals at https://themeltpodcast.locals.com where you can subscribe for a mere $5 per month.    Find The Melt on… Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2365404 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMeltPodcast Check out our merch at: https://the-melt.creator-spring.com/   Music by The Godawful Joy: https://thegodawfuljoy.bandcamp.com/releases and Matt Presti: https://www.mattpresti.com/music.html