#51 My Last Dance with Mary Jane
After 32 years, I’ve made the decision to permanently quit using cannabis. There was no intervention or external pressure - just a moment of self-reflection that led to an honest realisation. When I asked myself, "What are you pretending not to know?" the answer was clear. I could no longer ignore the toll cannabis was taking on my lungs, my productivity, my mental clarity, and, most importantly, my integrity with myself.
If you’ve been struggling with an unhealthy relationship with a substance and feel ready to quit, this episode is for you. I’ll share my experience, including:
- How to recognise if a substance you’re using has become a crutch.
- The true cost of cannabis in my life, and how it might be holding you back.
- How compromising your integrity creates massive energy leaks.
- What to expect as your body begins to detox and adjust.
- Why I felt a sense of relief and freedom once I fully committed to quitting.
- Why I’ve chosen to microdose with LSD to support the transition off cannabis.
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Gareth Pickering is an artist and thought leader. His inspiration is to create spaces for men to have open and honest conversations that shift their mindset and live life to the fullest. He’s a human connection specialist who guides others to level up with their lives through “relationships”. Relationships are a rocket ship for personal development. Gareth provides the tools and maps to fly and land your rocket safely.
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