In this episode Bart interviews Ronan Levy, Founder and Executive Chairman of Field Trip Health, one of the world's leading psychedelic companies, about his non-traditional career choices. Ronan, who began his professional career a corporate lawyer, soon found himself hating his working life, and set out on a series of risky yet authentic ventures in pursuit of fulfilment. From working in the music business, to a stint at an online dating site he won't name (!) to becoming a pioneer in canabis, Ronan has had a lifetime of experiences. His insights help make clear that even if you aren't always successful, following your authentic passion will make you more fulfilled along the way.
Time Stamps 00:00 Teaser 00:17 Show leading 00:52 Introduction 01:35 Leaving the traditional path of "success" 01:54 The path of the lawyer 02:41 Working in law -- I hated my life 03:24 Happiness comes from progress towards your goals 03:39 Setting real goals 03:58 MTV lawyer 04:21 Online dating company lawyer 05:16 Opportunity can be found in cultural taboos 06:49 What questions should people ask to discover their authentic calling? 07:37 Don't rationalize -- check in with yourself 08:09 Listen to your feelings 08:42 Calling into work "well" 08:57 What makes you feel good to be alive? 09:05 Freedom to explore 09:30 Leaving work 09:59 First business - Toronto Gold 10:46 What's the icky factor of cash for gold 12:00 Joined EO - Entrepreneurs Org 12:31 Mastermind talks 13:43 Cannabis industry 15:24 Golden handcuffs 18:07 Do well by doing good 18:52 Canadian Cannabis Clinics 20:50 Medical benefits 23:08 Facing resistance -- getting energy from it 23:58 Resistance steels my resolve! 24:40 The stern foe of all sham 25:59 Most recent venture -- Field Trip Health 27:38 MDMA breakthrough therapy 29:52 Proactively pursuing own mental/emotional growth 30:42 Resistance to idea of psychedelics 31:43 World leaders in advancing the therapeutic application of psychedelics 32:46 Legal access to psychedelics is happing sooner than people thought 33:15 Next generation of molecules 36:10 What's your next journey? 37:23 OUTRO
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