A candid conversation with a father who’s blending startup life, neurodivergence, and self-exploration through therapy and psychedelics. Honest, bold, and refreshingly real.

Ben went from feeling like a broken kid who didn't fit in to landing his dream job at Boeing—and he credits discovering his autism diagnosis as the turning point. In this conversation, he shares how psychedelics unlocked deeper self-understanding and how he's applying these insights to neurodivergent parenting.

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Chapters

01:14 Diving into Ben's Childhood and Early Struggles

04:50 A Pivotal Shift: College and Embracing Challenges

12:21 From College to Career: Navigating the Professional World

18:24 The Power of Neurodivergence in the Workplace

24:10 Finding Balance and Understanding in Marriage

29:36 Exploring Psychedelics and Personal Growth

30:36 Exploring Psychedelics: A Journey to Emotional Connection

32:26 The Transformative Experience of Psychedelics

36:34 Life After Mushrooms: A New Perspective

44:44 Embracing Fatherhood as a Neurodivergent

48:47 Navigating Parenthood with Neurodivergence

56:08 Lightning Round: Insights and Advice

Ben's favorite product

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