#044 Jesse Gould: create brain space

06/16/22 • 36 min

Psychedelic Diaries podcast episode summary:
We talk with Jesse Gould — founder of Heroic Hearts — about being pulled through the "plant portal," calling out bad players, and how his military experience makes him a better CEO.
Highlights:
00:00 — Come up
01:05 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: British Columbia decriminalizes all drugs; No bad trips
2:50 — THE EAGLE AND THE CONDOR: World Economic Forum and representation of paradigms
5:25 — Universal connection and controversy
10:03 — How do you approach post-psychedelic journey habit formation?
11:47 — Jesse shares some of his healthy habits
13:07 — What does success look like for veterans and psychedelics?
16:18 — How can communities and minorities be included in the psychedelic debate?
21:57 — SB-519: Decriminalizing hallucinogenic substances
28:20 — Ray and Jesse share mystical psychedelic experiences
31:48 — How have psychedelics helped with PTSD?
33:13 — SOUL SEARCH: What's your favorite movie and musical artist...?
Jesse Gould
Jesse Gould, Founder of Heroic Hearts Project, was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and grew up in New Smyrna Beach, FL. In 2009 he graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Economics. After working in investment banking for a short time he enlisted in the Army and became an Airborne Ranger for four years and three combat deployments. Most recently, he worked in finance in Tampa, FL.
After struggling with severe anxiety for many years, he finally decided to go to an ayahuasca retreat which has had a profoundly positive effect on his anxiety and daily life. During the week-long retreat, he instantly saw the healing potential of the drink and knew that it could be a powerful tool in healing the mental struggles of his fellow veterans. This experience inspired him to found Heroic Hearts Project, an organisation that connects veterans in need of healing with ayahuasca therapy. Since its founding, Heroic Hearts Project has quickly become one of the most prominent veteran voices pushing for psychedelic based therapies.
Find Jesse here:
https://www.heroicheartsproject.org/
https://www.instagram.com/heroicheartsproject
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#043 Rev. Jacqui Ruiz: this work isn't easy

Psychedelic Diaries podcast episode summary:
We talk with Rev. Jacqui Ruiz — founder of Psilocybin Method — about finding purpose through death, addressing unnecessary suffering, and how simplicity offers confidence.
Highlights:
00:00 — Come up
01:24 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Senator's coffee spiked with psilocybin for weeks; Oregon trail-blazing
03:29 — The Condor and the Eagle
10:19 — Why do so many people sleepwalk through a life of dissatisfaction?
12:39 — What was your thought process when creating the Psilocybin Method?
14:56 — How does Jacqui's experience dealing closely with death help in her healing work?
18:34 — How does it feel to inhabit and work in such different parts of the world?
23:43 — What's one place in Monteverde everyone should see?
25:24 — Ray and Jacqui share mystical experiences
29:20 — SOUL SEARCH: What is one current challenge...
Rev. Jacqui Ruiz
Jacqui is “A real one” as it has been put by many who’ve experienced her personally. She has a distinct method of coaching that combines unconditional love and that kick in the butt we all need at times. She is nurturing by nature and delivers the truth. Her no-nonsense approach to love is what helps you create the results you are looking for.
Her years of experience as a mortician and Emotional Intelligence Leadership Coach has led her to design the unique approach to grief, loss, and loneliness.
Because she understand that the timing of our lives is limited, she has embraced a no time to waste approach to love.
Her relationships motto is, “we have no time to waste not letting people know what they mean to us.”
Jacqui is a big sister to all, caring for you, and loving you unconditionally while openly, honestly expressing what isn’t serving you. For those like you who can appreciate an honest approach Jacqui is the . People walk away after engaging with her feeling loved and empowered, knowing they have someone they can count.
Find Jacqui here:
https://embracingyourlight.life/
https://www.instagram.com/embracingyourlight/
https://retreat.guru/teachers/1445-4/rev-jacqui-ruiz-e-p-c-i-s
https://psychable.com/practitioners/embracing-your-light/
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#045 Rebecca Nicholson: where did my worries go?

Psychedelic Diaries episode summary:
We talk with Rebecca Nicholson — CEO of 5D World — about healing in a group setting, the importance of our elders, and rewiring your soul system.
Highlights:
00:00 — Come up
01:16 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Maryland state passes bill to fund psychedelic research
03:54 — How do your plentiful past travels and experiences with nature impact you as a CEO?
06:13 — Burning off an intention to the universe
09:08 — What has your Jamaica retreat with Amanda Feilding shown you?
12:59 — Do you believe there's a way to bring retreats to the masses?
15:30 — How was Rebecca's experience going public on psychedelics?
18:39 — Ray and Rebecca share mystical experiences
24:12 — SOUL SEARCH: What is your ideal mix of mind-altering substances to chill on a Friday night...?
Rebecca Nicholson
Rebecca Nicholson is the CEO of 5D World and Founding partner of 5D Ventures. Her vision and creativity are balanced with a grounding force that allows her to oversee executive leadership and operations in the fast-paced and ever evolving industry of impact investing.
Rebecca brings over 20 years of experience managing high-level teams and projects, leading transformation into all that she does. She is responsible for running all facets of the business at 5D World including bringing her passion, patience, and persistence to investor relations, driving company growth, development of corporate culture, team-building, projections and goal-setting, events, and fundraising. She is also on the Advisory Board for Dimensions Retreats, is a panelist and a founding member of Women Advancing Psychedelics.
Before joining 5D World she excelled as an industry leader in the marketing and wellness sectors. Rebecca currently resides in Toronto and she is passionate about her two sons, exploring deep nature and building strength through her dedicated yoga practice.
Find Rebecca here:
https://www.5dworld.com/
https://www.instagram.com/5dworld_
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-nicholson-31b068208/
https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_nicholson_/
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