In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of http://www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Jesse Gould. Jesse is a former US Army Ranger and the founder of the Heroic Hearts Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans overcome PTSD and trauma through psychedelic-assisted therapies.
We touch upon topics of:
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Jesse’s military background and his personal struggle with PTSD and alcohol (02:50 – 05:00)
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Seeking help through the VA and avoiding lifelong pharmaceutical reliance (04:38 – 06:20)
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Discovering Ayahuasca and traveling to Peru for his first ceremony (06:20 – 09:59)
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Navigating challenging Ayahuasca ceremonies, physical purging, and healing MTBI (12:35 – 18:30)
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Parallel between military bonding and group dynamics in psychedelic retreats (22:00 – 25:15)
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Founding the Heroic Hearts Project to support veterans and their families (28:00 – 33:00)
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Standard and ethical considerations when choosing retreat centers for veterans (33:50 – 37:10)
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Research findings on brainwaves, PTSD reduction, and integration (38:30 – 42:30)
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Addressing common stigmas and skepticism among military veterans (52:00 – 56:20)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to http://www.lawayra.com
Find more about Jesse Gould at heroicheartsproject.org or on Instagram @heroicheartsproject.