#047 Heesoo Cho: a baseline level of resilience

07/28/22 • 23 min

Psychedelic Diaries episode summary:
We talk with Heesoo Cho — Managing Director of SABI Mind — about an opportunity to contemplate human existence, the paradox of space, and an overwhelming sense of something bigger.
Highlights:
00:00 — Come up
01:10 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Michael Pollan starts new Netflix show in July; learning from the LGBTQIA+ community
03:49 — Man, I love talking about this!
05:09 — As you launched mind, what has surprised you?
06:53 — How would you describe the difference between psilocybin and ketamine?
10:00 — Why did Heesoo choose to work in the field of psychedelics?
13:53 — What was your thought process when going public on psychedelics?
16:38 — Ray and Heesoo share transcendent experiences
20:27 — SOUL SEARCH: What is your ideal Friday night takeout order?
Heesoo Cho
Heesoo is an operational leader who previously worked in operations and strategy at large Canadian companies.
He has extensive experience in strategic planning and the execution of high-complexity and multi-disciplinary programs.
With over ten years of leadership experience and a track record in successfully managing and operating over $30 million in assets, he is known for developing and delivering service-driven solutions, providing outstanding client service, and driving profitable revenue growth.
As the Co-founder of Sabi Mind, Heesoo is responsible for the company's growth and operations strategy, ensuring that Sabi Mind provides industry-leading processes and management techniques that enable best-in-class patient care.
Find Heesoo here:
https://www.sabimind.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heesoo-c-a1034b200/
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#046 Dr. Pamela Kryskow: I'm smarter when I microdose

Psychedelic Diaries episode summary:
We talk with Dr. Pamela Kryskow — Medical Lead of Roots to Thrive non profit — about "knowing before we can prove it scientifically," the wider wonder of the world, and doing what's necessary.
Highlights:
00:00 — Come up
01:14 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Oakland's Zide Door entheogenic church up and running again; You have a right to explore consciousness
03:05 — What is the science telling us about psilocybin mushrooms?
05:25 — What about the stoned ape theory?
08:24 — Why do psychedelics get us singing and dancing like a child again?
11:39 — Why does psilocybin have such versatile healing capacity?
15:51 — When did Pamela open up about psychedelics?
21:57 — SB-519: Decriminalizing hallucinogenic substances
23:31 — Ray and Pamela share mystical experiences
27:03 — SOUL SEARCH: Friday night ideal takeout order...
Dr. Pamela Kryskow
Dr. Pamela Kryskow is a medical doctor with a strong interest in chronic pain, mental health and psychedelic medicine.
She is the medical chair of the psychedelic training program at Vancouver Island University and the medical lead at Roots To Thrive Non-Profit Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.
She is one of the founding board members of the Canadian Psychedelic Association. Dr. Kryskow is actively involved in research related to psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, front line health care workers and first responders mental wellness.
In real life she loves hiking in the forest, ocean kayaking, growing kale and daydreaming in the hammock.
Her heritage includes Polish, Ukrainian, and German. She currently resides in the traditional unceded territory of the Klahoose First Nations.
Find Dr. Pam here:
https://rootstothrive.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-kryskow-345a6a200
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#048 [Season 1 Finale] Thomas Heath: do we really need permission?

Psy Diaries episode summary:
We talk with Thomas Heath — CEO Fortress Resort — about entering the slipstream of blue light, a new level of mental acuity, and lessons from selling a company.
Highlights:
00:00 — Come up
01:04 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Colorado boasts two measures for full-scale legalization; Going beyong science and into mystery
03:00 — What have the mountains taught you?
05:07 — The meaning of outdoor life
06:46 — What patterns does Thomas see in his past?
11:31 — Oh my God, I own a fucking mountain!
12:52 — Ray prepares for the avalanche on LSD; Thomas going public on psychedelics
24:07 — Ray and Thomas share high dose psychedelic experiences
36:09 — SOUL SEARCH: What is your ideal mix of mind-altering substances to chill on a Friday night...?
Thomas Heath
A visionary leader with a keen eye towards emerging trends and novel solutions to vexing issues, Thomas has a diverse business background including civil aviation, energy, intellectual property and ski resort ownership.

Find Thomas here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-heath-7297685/
https://www.skifortress.com/
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