#026 Chad Conner: a consciousness "download"

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.

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



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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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 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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 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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 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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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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Psy Diaries episode summary:

We talk with Kayse Gehret — CEO of Micro-dosing for Healing — about apprenticing ourselves, the importance of sharing psychedelic stories, and feeling quantum entanglement. 

Highlights:

00:00 — Come up

01:16 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Senators send official letter to NIH questioning psilocybin status; How to deal with obsolete laws

03:02 — New Co-Host Carlos Plazola, Condor and the Eagle 

09:10 — What past lessons does Kayse take with her as an entrepreneur in the psychedelic space?

11:58 — What has surprised you in remote work with psychedelics?

14:27 — How can we revolutionize access to plant healing?

18:49 — What's the role of narrative and sourcing when working with plant medicines?

22:07 — Sharing mystical experiences

26:39 — SOUL SEARCH: Who did you grow up idolizing... (32:33)


Kayse Gehret

Kayse Gehret - with over two decades in the healing arts - is the engaging, accessible founder of Microdosing for Healing. 

Her program is a nationwide virtual platform combining microdosing education and supportive community. 

The interactive group programs offer a unique, intimate community of individuals drawn to practice with diverse intentions... including physical healing, mental wellness, emotional balance and spiritual connection.  

The intention of the program is to introduce individuals to the beautiful practice of microdosing earth medicines, inspire a lifelong connection to nature, instill a reverence & respect for the medicines and create the conditions for healing inside a welcoming, supportive container.

Find Kayse here: 
https://www.microdosingforhealing.com/workwithkayse 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaysegehret/ 
https://www.instagram.com/kaysegehret/ 

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 Psy Diaries episode summary:

We talk with Pascal Tremblay — cofounder of Nectara — about grown men brought to tears, connecting to bliss, and the experience of being planet Earth.  

Highlights:

00:00 — Come up

01:13 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Psychedelic activists protest DEA; psychedelic plot twists

03:34 — Why are conversations so different on psychedelics?

06:19 — Does Pascal get a chance to participate on the integration circles he manages? 

08:18 — What is one recent hard-earned lesson as founder of Nectara?

12:02 — What would you do if Nectara suddently received 50 million in funding?

14:48 — How has your journey with psychedelics been like?

21:18 — Ray and Pascal share memories of mystical experiences

25:48 — SOUL SEARCH: If you have 15 minutes to unwind...


Pascal Tremblay

Pascal's life was and continues to be transformed by plant medicines and intentional community spaces. He is on a mission to help elevate access to psychedelic-assisted therapy and support as a basic human right for all. 

Over the last 7 years, psychedelics have helped him heal out of chronic depression and anxiety, become a better father, husband, and contributor to his community. He is dedicated to help shift global consciousness in all the little ways he can to help transform society in one that lives in harmony and balance with itself and the web of life. ‍ 

A founding board member of the Psychedelic Association of Canada, Pascal is a mixed race settler living in Canada, born from Syrian and French Canadian parents.

Find Pascal here: 
https://www.nectara.co/ 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascalt/ 



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 Psy Diaries episode summary:
We talk with Tyler Bryden — founder of Speak.ai — about signs you're doing too much psychedelics, the joyful & creative moments we deserve, and going into the Joseph Campbell-hero's-journey "void." 

Highlights:

00:00 — Coming up

01:05 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Field Trip Health splits into two; Manipulating time

03:46 — How does AI converge with psychedelics?

06:53 — Ray and Tyler get deep about AI 

11:56 — Tyler tells about his experience with head trauma and psychedelics

15:57 — What is one of the challenges for psychonaut activism in your country?

19:03 — What are the signs of unhealthy psychedelic usage?

23:59 — Ray and Tyler share mystical experiences

30:14 — SOUL SEARCH: Who did you grow up idolizing...


Tyler Bryden

Tyler Bryden, the founder of Speak.ai, Entrepreneur, Mental Health Advocate, Growth Marketer, Hip-Hop Head and Former Hockey player discusses speech, communication, self-improvement, life, current events, marketing, spirituality, mental health, psychedelics, and making a better life.

Find Cory here: 
https://tylerbryden.com/ 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerbryden/ 
https://speakai.co/ 


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 Psy Diaries episode summary:
We talk with Cory Firth — Founder of Dose Day — about the "ultimate contemplation," wildly impactful connection, and balancing chaos & order. 

Highlights:

00:00 — Come up

01:20 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Colorado may legalize medical MDMA; A message to the DEA, FDA and Health Canada

03:57 — What is Dose Day, and why did Cory start it?

08:10 — What are two positive outcomes from microdosing that you've seen? 

11:26 — Are we now able to lessen the effect of the FDA, DEA and Health Canada rules?

16:17 — Could psychedelics be fast-tracked into legalization soon?

22:25 — What is Cory's take on solo trips?

25:51 — Ray and Cory share mystical trip tales

30:14 — SOUL SEARCH: What is one company you like in psychedelics...


Cory Firth

Cory is a human-impact community builder and plant medicine advocate who has spent the better part of the last 5 years building communities in the mental health and wellness space, including his work as the former Executive Director of the Canadian Psychedelic Association. Today, Cory works as Chief Storyteller for the Nikean foundation and is the founder of Dose Day, a group-matching peer support community for intentional microdosers designed to match like-minded interests with real-world mental health outcomes. 

Cory has committed his career to a vision of the future where mental health and disease are viewed as holistic, collective experiences and the stigmatization of mental illness is replaced with compassion, transformation and community connection; a world where we all have the opportunity to reunite with our innate abilities to heal, overcome and actualize our full potential.

Find Cory here: 
https://nikean.org/ 
https://doseday.co/ 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coryfirth