In this episode of SuperPsyched, host Dr. Adam Dorsay speaks with Jed Goldstein, a legal recruiter and musician, about the importance of having a fulfilling side hustle. Jed shares his journey from being an attorney to rediscovering his passion for guitar, which led him to join a successful Grateful Dead tribute band called Working Man's Jed. Throughout the conversation, they discuss how engaging in a side hustle can provide energy and fulfillment in other areas of life, such as work and family. They also explore the necessity of practice, the joy of playing music, and how empathy can improve individual lives and society.

00:00 Introduction to SuperPsyched

00:31 The Importance of a Side Hustle

00:53 Meet Jed Goldstein

01:55 Reconnecting with an Old Friend

06:07 Jed's Musical Journey Begins

08:42 The Joy of Playing in Bands

15:13 Balancing Music and Life

20:59 Rediscovering the Grateful Dead

27:29 Debating the Name Change

28:06 A Courageous Career Shift

30:19 Finding Fulfillment in Legal Recruiting

31:19 The Joy of Music and Family

33:10 The Art of Improvisation

46:02 Practicing and Perfecting the Craft

47:10 The Fountain of Youth

51:19 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Helpful Links:

Workingman’s Jed

Jed Goldstein LinkedIn