In this Episode

Jesse Gould

Jesse Gould is a pioneer in psychedelic therapies. As founder and president of the Heroic Hearts Project, he has spearheaded the research and acceptance of ayahuasca, ibogaine, ketamine, and psilocybin therapy programs for military veterans. Jesse has connected hundreds of veterans to psychedelic treatments, partnered with the world’s leading psychedelic centers, and is researching psychiatric applications with the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Georgia, the University of Texas, Austin Dell Medical School, and Imperial College of London. His mission is to help military veterans struggling with mental trauma and spread awareness of the benefits that psychedelic therapies offer as an alternative treatment to pharmaceuticals. Jesse has spoken globally about the benefits of psychedelics on mental health and has been featured in the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Economist, and Forbes and is recognized as one of the most influential voices in psychedelics today.

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Allison Wilson

Allison Wilson is the founder of The Hope Project, a nonprofit focused on providing support for Veteran spouses, Gold Star Wives, and veteran women. Inspired by her personal journey as the spouse of a Navy SEAL for 16 years, Allison established The Hope Project to help these women heal through scholarships for psychedelic healing retreats, preparation and integration coaching, and community support. In addition to her role as a non-profit leader, Allison has extensive experience in coaching spouses and women veterans in the psychedelic space, with training in emotionally focused family therapy, breathwork, and meditation. She is currently completing her psychology degree at Naropa University, with additional training from Naropa’s Psilocybin Facilitator program. Her work has been instrumental in supporting the mental and emotional health of families within the military community. Under Allison’s leadership, The Hope Project has assisted over 300 women, providing them with access to retreats, coaching, and community services. The organization has a team of 10 coaches, consisting of Gold Star wives, veteran women, doctors, and therapists, dedicated to ensuring these women are supported throughout their healing process. Recently, The Hope Project merged with the Heroic Hearts Project, broadening its mission to support not just veterans but also their families. This merger reflects Allison’s belief in the importance of family involvement in the healing journey and her advocacy for comprehensive support for both veterans and their loved ones. Allison resides in Colorado with her husband, Jonathan, and their five children on a small farm. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, spending time in the mountains, and caring for her animals, all while continuing her advocacy and healing work within the veteran community.

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