Psychedelic Invest Podcast

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Matt Zemon, writer of Beyond the Trip and Psychedelics for Everyone.

Matt Zemon, MSc, an Educator, Author, and Leader in Psychedelic Wellness, specializes in the impact of psychedelics on mental health. Author of the best-selling Psychedelics for Everyone and the preparation and integration journal Beyond the Trip, he holds a Master’s degree from King’s College London. Matt combines academic insights with a passion for safe and sacred psychedelic use, focusing on broadening understanding and access to these transformative substances. Additionally, he consults with medical practitioners in psychedelic therapy, contributing his expertise to further the responsible integration of psychedelics in healthcare.

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Kimberly Chew, Senior Counsel at Husch Blackwell.

Kimberly is a seasoned legal professional with a rich background in biotech research, leveraging her extensive experience to guide clients through the intricate landscape of clinical trials and academic research compliance.

On this episode, she talks about the potential legal journey that psychedelic substances can take in the United States.

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, hospitality and facilities management for more than two decades. I’m also an angel investor in firms that help build a better world, as well as a philanthropist with a soft spot for owners and operators of family businesses.

My deep involvement with personal growth and development includes coaching for Landmark Worldwide, subscriber to the Nonviolent Communication philosophy espoused by Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D. and twice-daily meditation. I plan on pursuing advanced sidhi training, and regularly attend jungle and mountain retreats. Other interests include various modalities of self-exploration such as temazcal, Cacao and plant medicine work, while I consider myself a decent drummer and newfound skateboard enthusiast.

My latest venture is focused on helping businesses RE-OPEN and STAY OPEN during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing effective non-toxic disinfection as a service and guidance on regulatory compliance in the D.C. and Baltimore metro area, so together we can create a safer world. I’m putting displaced hospitality workers back to work by testing and disinfecting the businesses they once served. Learn more at www.sanistaff.com

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Robin Arnott and Sandeep Prakash of 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 rewarding and even fun. Their state-of-the-art tools use techniques of ancient origins. They are spiritual technologies, validated by science, and delivered in a compassionate setting by you.

Robin Arnott is the founder and CEO of SoundSelf, a digital therapeutic supporting life and mind transformation.

Before founding SoundSelf, Robin was the CEO of Andromeda Entertainment, where he oversaw the distribution of VR experiences that provide psychological fulfillment through embodiment and meditation.

A longstanding public speaker, Robin teaches and advocates for game design principles that facilitate psychological transformation by engaging the body. His work and ideas are featured in Netflix’s "Screenland" docu-series, and the documentary "Game Loading: Rise of the Indies". He has spoken about technology as an awakening agent at the Game Developers’ Conference, Wisdom 2.0, Transformative Technology Conference, The Science of Consciousness, and TEDx Linz.

Sandeep Prakash is a psychologist, educator, and researcher. My work draws on western psychology and indigenous systems of wellness, such as shamanism, yoga, Buddhism, and non-dual Vedanta philosophy. I completed training in research, depth psychology, eco-psychology, and psychological work with altered states of consciousness during my Master's and Doctoral degrees at the California Institute of Integral Studies. I have extensive experience facilitating transformative events, training, seminars, CE continuing education, graduate-level courses, on topics such as psychedelic integration, yoga psychology, neuropsychology of trauma, nature-based psychological practice, and transformative experience design in Virtual Reality.

My doctoral dissertation research explored cutting-edge virtual reality, or VR, technology for psychological well-being. Using a novel collaborative study design, the research generated qualitative and quantitative data about the long-term use of a VR app-SoundSelf VR-- that induces altered states of consciousness akin to psychedelics, such as LSD or psilocybin.

At SoundSelf, I lead research, medical affairs, and Digital Therapeutic design. I also assist with strategy, marketing, regulatory affairs, and general business processes of a fun, fast-paced, and industry-leading psychedelic health-tech startup.

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 diligence process and supports strategic operating plans.

Rebecca is a sought-after public speaker, panelist and moderator. As a bridge-builder, she connects diverse perspectives to drive positive change in transformative industries. As a founding member of ‘Celebrating Women in Psychedelics’, she exemplifies commitment to both advancing her field and promoting impact, ethics, diversity and opportunities for women.

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 companies, academic institutions, retreats, advocacy groups and social impact businesses by integrating functional systems design, executive training, implementation alignment, strategic positioning, storytelling and partnership acquisition strategies to support organization-wide goals.

After overcoming a 20+ year battle with depression & suicidal ideation, I have committed my career to a vision where the stigmatization of mental illness is replaced with compassion, transformation and empowered wellbeing. In the last 5 years, I have helped advance groundbreaking mental health research and led regulation-changing projects that have fundamentally changed the way we access psychedelics & other community support services for severe health conditions across Canada, the United States, Central America and the United Kingdom.

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 companies and is the CEO of Energia Holdings Inc., an organization building the future of health by turning healthcare’s blindspots into preventative care solutions.

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 since October 2010 with Lenny and Elizabeth Gibson of Dreamshadow
Transpersonal Breathwork.

Kyle earned his M.S. in clinical mental health counseling with an emphasis in somatic psychology. Kyle’s clinical background in mental health consists of working with at-risk teenagers in crisis and with individuals experiencing an early-episode of psychosis and providing counseling to undergraduate/graduate students in a university setting.

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 brokerage.

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 integrating what they've learned into their lives.

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 compounds. GoodCap is a leader in formulation, research and development of psilocybin-based therapeutic products and is dedicated to discovering natural therapies for inflammatory disorders and mental health conditions.

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 experiences have shaped her into a compassionate and empathetic guide for those seeking transformational healing.

Having served as a Tenure Professor and Assistant Director of Emergency Medicine for over 20 years, Christi brings a wealth of expertise to her work. Her focused training credentials enable her to "help the help," providing vital supportive services for front-line workers and service men and women who face chronic and complex trauma in their devoted line of work.

Christi has undergone thorough training in integrative treatment modalities, including psychotherapy, recognizing the invaluable role that psychedelics like Ketamine hold in unlocking deep and successful treatment outcomes. Her comprehensive approach combines evidence-based practices with the power of psychedelics to create a holistic and transformative healing experience.

As a Licensed Paramedic and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, Christi possesses the skills and knowledge to provide exceptional care. Additionally, she is certified as a provider of Neurogen Brain Balancing, enhancing her ability to address the complexities of the human mind.

Christi's commitment to continuous growth and education is evident in her certifications in Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Professionals, as well as Compassion Fatigue Training for Healthcare, Mental Health, and Care Professionals. This dedication allows her to provide comprehensive support and address the unique needs of individuals on their healing journeys.

With a Master of Science in Leadership, a Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Administration, and an Associate's degree in Paramedic & Fire Technology, Christi's academic achievements reflect her drive to excel and make a positive impact in the field of psychedelic wellness.

Through her work as a Psychedelic Consultant and Facilitator, Christi Myers is changing lives and empowering individuals to access their innate capacity for healing and personal growth. Her role as the Founder and CEO of Flow Integrative amplifies her vision of a world where psychedelic wellness is embraced, and individuals can unlock their highest potential.

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 Northwestern University's Medill. Her writing has appeared in Washington Post, The Daily Beast, Healthline, Verywell, Greatist, Prevention, Runner’s World, Trail Runner, Women’s Running, Health, Better Homes and Gardens, Real Simple, and more. She also serves on Healthline’s Medical Integrity Team. In addition to editorial work, her cornucopia of clips showcases a robust lineup of content marketing for several global and national brands.

Teaching is also a passion for Jennifer. She is as an adjunct professor at Belmont University, where she teaches copyediting, nonfiction and technical editing, and media studies. In addition to mentoring students in Middle Tennessee State University's certificate in writing program (MTSU Write), Jennifer is also the managing editor of the university’s literary magazine SHIFT. And she enjoys teaching evening and weekend workshops through Nashville's literary nonprofit The Porch.

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 therapeutics. During his tenure at Unigene he oversaw the entire spectrum of drug development activities, including pharmacology and preclinical activities, CMC, clinical Phase I-III, as well as US and international regulatory strategies.

Jim transitioned from R&D to business development (BD) and during this time obtained a Masters in International Business from Seton Hall University (South Orange, NJ). As VP for product and business development he established a biotech joint venture in China. He was responsible for executing numerous feasibility and licensing deals with the Pharma Industry. As part of his BD responsibilities he worked frequently with investment bankers, venture capitalists, and brokers.

Following his time at Unigene Jim was a co-founder and CSO of Tarsa Therapeutics.

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 planning and detailed operational reviews. A pioneer in the biotech industry, Fraser was inspired by his own personal healing journey to amass the world’s largest catalog of psilocybin mushroom strains to bring these powerful natural medicines to the world. His vision to inspire healthy and cooperative communities is behind everything EntheoTech does.

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfedlt is joined by Samuel Becht of Deliqs. 

Samuel Becht is an entrepreneur building a digital ecosystem for psychedelic care to optimize psychedelic experiences, health outcomes, and research. He is the Founder of Deliqs.

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.