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
