Psychedelics, Purpose & the Next Chapter of John Mackey’s Life

What does it really take to start over at 69?

In this inspiring episode, Whole Foods founder John Mackey shares how psychedelics, purpose, and love reshaped his path after selling to Amazon.From ego death to building Love Life wellness centers, he opens up about business regrets, spiritual breakthroughs, and midlife transformation. You'll learn how conscious capitalism evolves with age—and why love might be the ultimate business strategy.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:27 Meet John Mackey

01:27 Psychedelics, Ego Death, and Food as Purpose

07:44 Love, Breakups, and Big Business Shifts

08:37 Austin in the '70s and Building Whole Foods

10:40 Advice to His Younger Self

12:34 From Atheism to Spiritual Adventure

14:36 What Is Conscious Capitalism?

17:15 How Whole Foods Revolutionized Grocery Stores

19:28 Learning to Communicate with Kindness

21:46 Selling Whole Foods to Amazon

28:17 Why He Finally Left Whole Foods

29:25 Healing Journey Through Plant Medicine

31:28 What Is Love Life?

37:56 Psychodelics as Therapeutic Method

40:21 Challenges and Financial Realities

43:21 Longevity Myths and What Actually Works

47:49 Redefining Retirement with Purpose

49:54 What He’d Regret Not Doing

52:09 Wisdom Bumper Sticker

55:33 Final Reflections

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