On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Robert Ansin, the Founder of Healing Hearts Changing Minds. Below is how Alex describes himself on LinkedIn. Massachusetts-born entrepreneur and philanthropist Proven track record as change agent and community leader Passionate about the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy More than 27 years of experience in sustainable development and real estate

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Alex Atwood. Below is how Alex describes himself on LinkedIn. I’ve been an entrepreneur since elementary school when I bought and resold candy and bubble gum from the grocery at a 150% markup. Since then, I have been a founder and CEO of four highly successful companies as a purpose-driven leader whose focus is on optimizing human potential. I have served more than 8,000 satisfied customers in staffing,...

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Robin Arnott and Sandeep Prakash of SoundSelf. SoundSelf SoundSelf knows that therapists and healers are more than just one-size-fits-all practitioners of a system—they’re highly empathetic and creative souls who yearn to better their patients and community. SoundSelf believes these people should have access to the best tools that enhance their practice in a way that is not only safe and effective, but also...

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Rebecca Nicholson, the CEO of 5D World/5D Ventures. Rebecca Nicholson has extensive experience working with top international companies and founders in the health and wellness realm including Dimensions Retreats, Holos, Kuya, Othership and Beckley Retreats. She is dedicated to supporting company growth, business development, vision execution and a healthy corporate culture. She also leads an extensive due...

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Cory Firth, the Co-Founder of Neuma. On his LinkedIn profile, Cory describes himself in the following way: I am a human-impact coach, consultant and entrepreneur who combines a unique set of strategic development & communication tools that empower individuals and organizations in transforming objectives into real world results. In my consultant role, I work with growth-stage startups, Fortune 500...

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Marik Hazan, the Managing Partner of Tabularasa Ventures. Marik is an engineer, advocate, entrepreneur, and investor who has worked across “counter culture” industries. He founded the first incubator focused on psychedelic startups and runs the world’s largest psychedelics conference, Psyched. He is the founding partner of Tabula Rasa Ventures, the premiere accelerator fund for early stage psychedelic...

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Gv Freeman, a Transformational Guide and Founder of PsychedelicIQ. Gv Freeman’s coaching and sacred medicine practices represent a Venn diagram of entrepreneurship, mental health, and psychedelics. After 20 years as a serial entrepreneur, Gv started following his true dharma by helping successful leaders find the success, satisfaction, and inspiration they deeply crave.

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Kyle Buller, the Chief of Training and Clinical Education for Psychedelics Today (and Vital Training). Kyle subsequently earned his B.A. in Transpersonal Psychology from Burlington College, where he focused on studying the healing potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness by exploring shamanism, Reiki, local medicinal plants and plant medicine, Holotropic Breathwork. Kyle has been studying breathwork...

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Tyler Zakovich, the Head of Real Estate for Healing Realty Trust, Inc. Tyler is the Co-Founder and Principal at TGP Ventures and Alpha Real Estate Association. He melds 20+ years of real estate acumen with a transaction record nearing $2B, embodying unmatched expertise in orchestrating successful residential and commercial real estate deals, while leveraging market inefficiencies through a full-service...

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Matthew Helt, a certified psychedelic integration coach and CEO of Prairiesattva. As an ICF-certified PCC growth and development coach, psychedelic integration coach, and CEO of Prairiesattva, Matt works with startup founders and other leaders who recognize that something’s missing in their lives and in their work.  Matt also coaches people who’ve been called to use plant-medicine and are in need of...

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Darryl Hudson, the Co-Founder and CIO of GoodCap Pharmaceuticals. Darryl Hudson is a PhD in Molecular Biology and Genetics and is active in the Hemp, Cannabis and Psychedelic Drug Development Industries. GoodCap Pharmaceuticals Inc. (goodcap.com) is a leading Canadian drug development company devoted to harnessing and applying the physical and mental health benefits of mushrooms and mushroom-derived...

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Christi Myers, the author of The Founder and CEO of Flow Integrative. Christi is a passionate advocate for the human potential and the transformative benefits of psychedelic wellness. As the Founder and CEO of Flow Integrative, she has dedicated herself to creating a platform that supports individuals on their journey towards healing and self-discovery. Christi embodies resilience and determination. Her...

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Jennifer Chesak, the author of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women. Jennifer is the author of the forthcoming book ”Psilocybin for Women,” to be published by Ulysses Press and distributed by Simon & Schuster in 2023. She is a Nashville-based freelance journalist, editor, fact-checker, and adjunct professor with more than two decades of experience. She earned her Master of Science in Journalism from...

Welcome to the fourth season of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast! It’s great to be back! On the season premiere episode, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by James Gilligan, the CEO of Tryp Therapeutics. Jim received his Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Connecticut; he continued his post graduate education at the Roche Institute of Molecular Biology Following his postdoc, Jim was a co-founder of Unigene Labs, which became experts in the development of peptide based...

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Melissa Lavasani of Psychedelic Medicine Coalition and Decriminalize Nature DC.  Melissa Lavasani is the Founder and CEO of Psychedelic Medicine Coalition, Chairwoman of Decriminalize Nature DC, and the proposer of the historic winning ballot measure Initiative 81: The Entheogenic Plant and Fungus Policy Act of 2020.

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfedlt is joined by Fraser Johnston of Entheotech and PsyDelve.  After graduating from the University of Edinburgh BSc, Fraser emigrated to Canada and began scaling digital education and e-commerce platforms globally. He then became the Program Lead at one of the top tech incubators in Canada, Accelerate Okanagan (AO). During his time at AO he helped hundreds of businesses scale through innovative program design, strategic...

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfedlt is joined by Samuel Becht of Afterglow.  Samuel is building a digital ecosystem for psychedelic care. It aims to optimize psychedelic experiences through AI-informed hyper-personalized preparation and integration protocols. Afterglow users will have access to tailored educational content, relevant exercises, and a supportive community to induce and preserve favorable health outcomes when using psychedelics.

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfedlt is joined by Carina Cunha of Santori.  Bjorn Hansen is the founder of Satori - a self-actualization platform to help people overcome trauma and integrate lessons from higher states of consciousness.

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfedlt is joined by Bjorn Hansen and Nathaniel Morris of Intiem.  Bjorn Hansen is the CEO of Intiem. An accomplished entrepreneur with a background in both pharmaceuticals and electrical engineering, Bjorn is passionate about the potential for cannabis, psychedelics, and AI to transform the sexual wellness space. Nathaniel Morris is the Chief Innovation Officer of Intiem. With more than 20 years of experience, Nathaniel is a...

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfedlt is joined by Peter Grinspoon.  Peter Grinspoon is a primary care doctor and medical cannabis specialist at Harvard Medical School for 25 years, as well as a certified Physician Coach for the MGH Physician Center for Well-being. He is an author (”Seeing Through the Smoke: A Cannabis Specialist Untangles the Truth About Marijuana”, Prometheus). He is a medical and scientific consultant in the cannabis industries, with a...

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt welcomes both Eric and David Rahn of Rahn & Associates. Rahn & Associates offers business insurance coverage in highly-regulated industries like cannabis and psychedelics. Their latest division positioned for the psychedelics industry is called PSYINS. Eric Rahn Eric is a highly specialized insurance broker and risk management professional with over 30 years of experience providing tailor-made, hard-to-place...

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Yuriy Blokhin. Yuriy is the Founder and CEO of Homecoming, which is a platform that gives coaches and therapists the tools to do their most impactful work. In this episode, Yuriy talks about his inspiration and why he feels so passionate about the intersection between technology and mental health.

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Jeremy Gardner. Jeremy is the Founder and Managing Partner of Mystic Ventures. In this episode, Jeremy talks about his interest in psychedelics, his history with cryptocurrencies, and how he sees the future playing out.

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Olivia Mannix. Olivia is an award-winning entrepreneur and cannabis & psychedelics business pioneer. Olivia is the intuitive leader of marketing and the business revolution. She founded one of the first ancillary cannabis companies, Cannabrand in 2013. Being the innovator behind the movement to destigmatize cannabis and psychedelics, she recognized these opportunities long before they were widely...