Ari Katz teamed up with his celebrity doctor wife to create and sell one of the largest dermatology chains in the US. The exit afforded him the time and resources to explore his longstanding obsession with mental health. Ari’s new purpose? To revolutionize mental health care by advancing the psychedelic medicine movement. In this inspirational episode, Ari opens up about his journey from business exit to a life filled with meaning and fulfillment, driven by a powerful new purpose.

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 Timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro 
00:01:18: Welcome 
00:01:49: Ari's previous dermatology business 
00:02:34: Partnership and business dynamics with his wife 
00:10:37: Selling the business
 00:13:56: Post-exit reflections 
00:19:05: Mental health
 00:21:30: Decision to seek help for mental health 
00:21:44: Overcoming Depression and Anxiety 
00:24:01: Discovering Natural Alternatives to Conventional Medications 
00:24:47: Utilising Financial Freedom for Personal Growth 
00:26:26: Facing the Second Mountain - Shifting the Focus from Personal to Community Centric 
00:27:13: Launch of the new company, Roar 
00:28:11: The Effect of Psychedelics 
00:31:30: Pioneering Psychedelics in the Startup Space 
00:32:08: Exited Founders and Psychedelics 
00:32:28: Taking a Leap into Psychedelics 
00:33:10: Recommended Psychedelic for Beginners 
00:36:11: Applying Neuroplasticity Through Psychedelic Medicines 
00:38:31: Breaking Habits with Neuroplasticity 
00:39:01: Ketamine Assisted Therapy and Ego Dissolution 
00:40:34: Perspective on Psychedelics
 00:41:35: Comparing Ketamine to Other Psychedelics 
00:42:50: Concerns About Psychedelic Experiences 
00:44:14: Discovering Psychedelic Medicine Through Media 
00:45:37: Abuse of Psychedelic Drugs and the War on Drugs 
00:49:52: The Impact of Politics and Divisiveness on Mental Health 
00:51:26: The Risks and Stigmas Around Psychedelic Medicines 
00:53:24: Exploring The Spiritual World with Psychedelic Medicines 
00:56:58: Realizing Personal Potential and Striving for Self-Improvement 
00:58:07: Re-evaluating the Definition of Success 
00:59:10: Personal Success Definition
 01:00:04: Business Success and Liquidity Event 
01:01:22: Psychedelic Medicine and Personal Growth 
01:02:07: New Business Announcement - Betterness 
01:03:03: Current Medications and Supplements 
01:07:06: Dealing with ADHD 
01:13:46: Choosing People to Spend Time With
 01:16:28: A Perfectly Fulfilling Life for Ari 
01:18:12: Rating Personal Fulfilment 
01:20:30: Perception of Wealth & Fulfillment 
01:26:41: Perspective on Global Issues 
01:28:39: Joy Derived from Family, God and Spirituality 
01:32:13: Learning after Selling the Company 
01:37:17: Striving for perfection and the role of luck in success 
01:37:49: Importance of sharing entrepreneurial stories and overcoming challenges 
01:38:14: Gratitude and appreciation for the podcast and its host, Anastasia 
01:38:58: Concluding the conversation and future meeting plans