In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Ronan Levy. Ronan is a pioneering entrepreneur, co-founder and former Executive Chairman of Field Trip Health, author of The Ketamine Breakthrough, and host of the Ronan Levy Podcast. A former lawyer turned innovator in cannabis, biotech, and psychedelics, Ronan focuses on scaling mental health solutions and exploring how altered states can reshape human wellbeing and consciousness. We touch upon topics of 00:00–01:35 Ronan’s background, cannabis, ketamine, and entering the psychedelic space 01:35–05:11 From lawyer to entrepreneur, cannabis clinics, and discovering plant medicine as real medicine 05:11–09:19 The psychedelic zeitgeist, investment boom, and why the hype cycle has cooled 09:19–12:53 Psychedelics becoming normalized vs pharmaceutical models and the future of adoption 12:53–16:15 Alcohol, cannabis, psychedelics, and personal freedom vs societal responsibility 16:15–19:09 Capitalism, conscious capitalism, and market dynamics in cannabis and psychedelics 19:09–22:13 Running a spiritual business, money, ethics, and balancing purpose with profitability 22:13–24:13 Entrepreneurship as a spiritual path, stress, and personal growth through business 24:13–29:17 Wealth, success, and why money doesn’t solve deeper emotional or spiritual problems 29:17–33:52 Life as a game, meaning, productivity, and embracing both struggle and fulfillment 33:52–35:47 Relationships, self-awareness, and recurring life lessons 35:47–38:22 Cannabis vs psychedelics, product vs service, and different use contexts 38:22–41:22 Responsible use, set and setting, and personal vs ceremonial psychedelic use 41:22–43:01 Longevity, mental health, and what actually creates a long and fulfilling life 43:01–45:24 Psychedelics, neuroplasticity, and unlocking creativity and new perspectives 45:24–47:25 The future of psychedelics, community-driven models, and resistance to corporate commodification If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats go to www.lawayra.com Find more about Ronan Levy at ronanlevy.com, on Instagram @ronandlevy, LinkedIn, and through his new project Fun Loving Company (@wearefunloving on Instagram).

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