In this episode, Brock speaks with Jesse Gould. Jesse's background has it all. He worked in finance, specifically investment banking, and then went on to be an Army ranger, worked at a nonprofit, and now is the CEO of his own nonprofit. We talk through some heavier topics including struggling with alcohol and PTSD and how it brought him to the culminating decision of needing to do something about it or else accept a lifelong diagnosis. On a trip to Peru, Jesse experienced ayahuasca and is now bringing a tailored and scientific approach to bringing that to other veterans. We discuss the science behind psychedelics, the current state of the law around them, and how Heroic Hearts is looking participate in pushing forward the science behind it as a viable treatment alternative to PTSD.
Resources:
Heroic Hearts Project Website: https://heroicheartsproject.org/
Heroic Hearts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicheartsproject/?hl=en
Show Notes:
00:00 Giveaway details
08:15 Something Jesse is proud of but doesn't get to talk about
11:14 Being stuck in a hyperactive loop
20:11 Going extremely wide on scope of life opportunities
25:58 How to balance playing it safe and your passion work
31:37 The birthplace of Heroic Hearts
38:48 Military drinking culture
40:04 Seeking help at the VA
45:48 What ayahuasca is and the science behind the psychadelics
54:52 Profound veteran experiences
01:00:11 Health considerations and taking too much?
01:11:36 Research on psychedelics and state of the world today
01:15:26 What are the biggest headwinds to the descheduling of psychedelics?
01:24:22 Decriminalization in Oregon.
01:29:44 How to measure success as an organization
01:33:19 Getting involved and how to support
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The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military.
The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service.
Follow along:
• Episode & transcript: https://www.scuttlebuttpodcast.co/53-psychedelics-treating-ptsd-with-jesse-gould/
• Brock: https://www.brockbriggs.com/