“I Don’t Think It’s That at All”- After Confessing to Using Cannabis in Front of Children, Joe Rogan Clears the “Common Misconceptions” Surrounding Psychedelics

Joe Rogan has proven multiple times that his thoughts often differ from those of the majority. The 55-year-old leads a lifestyle that is not everyone’s cup of tea. One of Rogan’s views that many people find dangerous is his take on the use of psychedelics. In his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, the former Fear Factor host has openly talked about how the use of psychedelics can bring about great changes in humans. While a lot of people think that it is harmful to the human mind, Rogan believes it can help a person explore their inner self. The UFC commentator also feels that some psychedelic experiences have the power to inspire humility.

In a recent episode of JRE, Rogan talked with renowned psychedelics researcher Amanda Fielding. Rogan and Fielding discussed several topics. One of their major topics of discussion was the use of psychedelics. During their conversation, the podcaster addressed the common misconceptions people have about using psychedelics and cannabis.

Joe Rogan clears the misconception

Joe Rogan and Amanda Fielding sat together in the #2002 episode of JRE. The conversation between the two went on for over two and a half hours. As a psychedelic researcher who has been exploring the field for the last 50 years, Fielding had a lot of new information to share with Rogan. When the two discussed psychedelics, Rogan said, “I think people have a misconception about what you’re doing when you’re taking psychedelics or when you’re taking, including cannabis.“

The UFC commentator further added, “I think the common misconception is that you are avoiding reality and that you are somehow giving yourself a crutch. I don’t think it’s that at all. I think with discipline the use of psychedelics, with discipline it allows you to experience the states and get something from them and pull something from them and apply it to normal consciousness.”

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Rogan believes that there is a right way to use psychedelics. Fielding agreed with Rogan’s point. According to her, most people are unaware of how to use psychedelics with discipline. She believes it’s better not to use them at all when that’s the case.

The UFC commentator gets high around his daughters

As the conversation between the two progressed, the UFC commentator confessed that he has been high around his three daughters. Rogan feels that using cannabis helps him be an understanding father around his children. According to him, when he is high, he can deal with his children better. The former Fear Factor host mentioned that he is able to be fascinated by the mindset of his children instead of being irritated by it when he is in this state.

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