Episode 33: Ronan Levy - Psychedelics Going Mainstream

Ronan Levy is a lawyer, an entrepreneur, and the co-founder of Field Trip Health. During our conversation, Ronan talks about his journey into the psychedelic space, how currently-available ketamine therapy can help those with anxiety and depression, the possibility of the legalization of MDMA therapy in 2023, how Field Trip Health aims to provide a medically-supervised, professional "set and setting" for those who choose to have a psychedelic experience, the efficacy of empathogens and psychedelics on treating psychological disease, and how the legalization of medicinal psychedelic use might transform and improve our society.------------Support this podcast via VenmoSupport this podcast via PayPalSupport this podcast on Patreon------------Show notesLeave a rating on SpotifyLeave a rating on Apple PodcastsFollow "Keep Talking" on social media and access all episodesEmail subscribeEmail the show------------(00:00) Intro(00:52) Get to know Ronan Levy(04:58) Ronan’s decision to quit the legal world(07:46) The five big personality qualities and Ronan taking the road less traveled(15:44) The past, present, and future of Field Trip Health(23:26) Ketamine-assisted therapy's psychological benefits(31:13) Psychedelic-assisted therapy's ability to address psychological trauma(38:20) Reasons why people avoid psychedelic therapy(44:06) The benefits of psychedelic-assisted therapy and its future(50:30) Dissolving the superstition and stigma of psychosis(58:36) Validating psychedelic-assisted therapy with facts and data(01:04:58) Psychedelic-assisted therapy for a more healthy, cohesive society(01:12:53) Currently-available resources for people to alleviate their mental health issues