
Entrepreneurs in Recovery
The Entrepreneurs in Recovery® podcast is for entrepreneurs and anyone interested in finding healing from addictions, trauma, and attachments that hold them back from sharing their authentic voice and message with the world. Entrepreneurs in Recovery® podcast showcases a wide variety of guests specializing in holistic health, mental health, wealth, addiction, trauma, spirituality, habit change, entrepreneurship, psychedelics, integration, and more. Jesse interviews individuals who overcame tremendous odds in order to find their innate greatness within and share their endeavors with the world. You’ll hear helpful tools, ideas, vulnerability, synchronicities, and inspiring stories that will impact your mind, body, and soul.
For more information, visit https://www.jesseharless.com
Latest episodes

Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 4min
033: Joel Brierre & Victoria Wueschner | Explore The World of 5-MeO-DMT
On this episode Victoria and Joel discuss their creation of the F.I.V.E platform, focusing on the responsible and ethical use of 5-MeO-DMT. They aim to provide the necessary education for individuals to make informed decisions when choosing to work with this medicine. With the vision to inspire individuals and the greater community as a whole to take a responsible approach to working with this powerful molecule. In addition to the F.I.V.E platform, they founded, Tandava Retreats, to provide professionally guided and scientifically backed wellness retreats focusing on the transformative effects of 5-MeO-DMT. To learn more about 5-MeO-DMT visit: https://five-meo.education/ To learn more about the retreat center visit: https://www.tandavaretreats.com/ Want To Watch Entrepreneurs In Recovery? Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3gnWpWK6ENLjKE3kbal7w Moments From the Show 00:00 The Relevance and Excitement of 5-MeO-DMT as a Medicine 00:30 I Made It To Costa Rica! 01:12 Who Is Joel Brierre & Victoria Wueschner 02:11 Interview With Joel & Victoria 03:40 Creating a Comprehensive and Ethical Approach to 5-MeO-DMT 07:39 The Importance of a Thorough and Robust Training Program 13:26 Maximizing the Benefits of the 5-MeO-DMT Experience through Integration 28:04 Attracting People New to Psychedelics to Tandava Retreats 32:41 The Benefits of Male and Female Facilitators 41:02 Understanding the Differences Between Bufo Alvarius Secretion and Pure 5-MeO-DMT 45:07 The Emergence of 5-MeO-DMT and its Invitation to Examine Beliefs 52:13 The Importance of Integration and Therapy in the Healing Process 54:53 Nature as a Source of Energy and Healing 01:00:25 Supporting Women Survivors of Sexual Trauma and Creating a Platform for Talent 01:02:10 Learn More About 5-MeO-DMT Submit To The Show Your Questions, Challenges, Issues, Share Your Story https://form.jotform.com/242276390225051 Life Saving Routines With Hal Elrod | Entrepreneurs In Recovery Ep 030 https://youtu.be/I2bjdgIkL0I Connect With Jesse Website: https://www.entrepreneursinrecovery.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JesseHarless222 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesseHarless22 Links To More: https://linktr.ee/jesseharless222 The Entrepreneurs in Recovery podcast is for those interested in finding healing from addictions, trauma, and attachments that hold them back from sharing their authentic voice and message with the world. We showcase a wide variety of guests specializing in holistic health, mental health, wealth, addiction, trauma, spirituality, habit change, entrepreneurship, psychedelics, integration, and more. Hosted by Jesse Harless, interviewing individuals who overcame tremendous odds in order to find their innate greatness within and share their endeavors with the world. You’ll hear helpful tools, ideas, vulnerability, synchronicities, and inspiring stories that will impact your mind, body, and soul. #EntrepreneursInRecovery #addiction #podcast

Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 21min
032: Clay Martin | Transformative Healing With Veteran of Special Forces
Clay Martin, a Special Forces veteran, discusses the fears and transformations veterans have with psychedelic therapy. Clay shares how psilocybin mushrooms helped him heal from brain injuries, recounts his transformative psilocybin experience, emphasizing the need for support and integration in using psychedelics for healing trauma. Clay served in two branches of service, the USMC and the US Army. In the Corps he was in the infantry, a Scout/Sniper, and a Recon Marine. In the Army he served as a Green Beret, with most of his career spent in 3rd Special Forces Group. He was an Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) Communications SGT, Intelligence SGT, and ended his career as a SFAUC instructor. Clay was forced to medically retire in 2013, and spent a few years in jobs, teaching people to shoot and contracting. He has been all over the world, and seen a thing or two out of the ordinary. In 2017 Clay started writing novels, and finished his first non-fiction survival book in June of 2020. As Clay puts it, “It has proven to be a crystal ball for our slide into the abyss.” He now lives in Idaho with his wife, sons, and pack of feral dogs. Want To Watch Entrepreneurs In Recovery? Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3gnWpWK6ENLjKE3kbal7w Moments From the Show 00:00 Clay Martin Introduction 00:33 Clay Martin Marine, Green Beret, Special Forces 01:38 Clay Martin Interview 02:17 The Story of Clay Martin 04:21 Brain Injury and Healing Journey 09:09 Introduction To Plant Medicine 14:39 The Fear of Hallucinogens for Veterans 20:35 From Atheism to Spirituality 32:51 The Journey Begins: Set and Setting 39:20 Going Deeper: Unexpected Experiences 42:14 Exploring the Golden City 45:08 Dialogue with the Mushrooms 48:18 Receiving the Sword 52:58 Transformation Into A Wolf 57:46 Integration and Personal Growth 01:09:06 Impact on Life and Helping Others 01:18:36 Connect With Clay, His Books, & The Future Submit To The Show Your Questions, Challenges, Issues, Share Your Story https://form.jotform.com/242276390225051 Life Saving Routines With Hal Elrod | Entrepreneurs In Recovery Ep 030 https://youtu.be/I2bjdgIkL0I Connect With Jesse Website: https://www.entrepreneursinrecovery.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JesseHarless222 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesseHarless22 Links To More: https://linktr.ee/jesseharless222 The Entrepreneurs in Recovery podcast is for those interested in finding healing from addictions, trauma, and attachments that hold them back from sharing their authentic voice and message with the world. We showcase a wide variety of guests specializing in holistic health, mental health, wealth, addiction, trauma, spirituality, habit change, entrepreneurship, psychedelics, integration, and more. Hosted by Jesse Harless, interviewing individuals who overcame tremendous odds in order to find their innate greatness within and share their endeavors with the world. You’ll hear helpful tools, ideas, vulnerability, synchronicities, and inspiring stories that will impact your mind, body, and soul. #EntrepreneursInRecovery #addiction #podcast

Aug 27, 2024 • 1h 32min
031: Ben Malcolm | Healing & Growth With Psychedelics
Ben Malcolm, The Spirit Pharmacist, shares his journey into psychedelic medicine and its potential for healing addiction and trauma. He discusses using psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, and ketamine for tapering off medications and emphasizes responsible use and creating new identities after healing. Ben also shares his experience with ketamine for chronic pain and plans for a psychedelic retreat center in Costa Rica. Want To Watch Entrepreneurs In Recovery? Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3gnWpWK6ENLjKE3kbal7w Submit To The Show Your Questions, Challenges, Issues, Share Your Story https://form.jotform.com/242276390225051 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:18 Welcome To Entrepreneurs In Recovery 01:15 Submit Your Questions, Challenges, Issues, & Story 05:09 I’m Moving To Costa Rica 06:20 The Stories of Addiction 08:59 Normalizing Conversations about Addiction and Mental Health 14:29 Who Is Ben Malcolm? 16:36 Ben Malcolm The Spirit Pharmacist 29:25 The Limitations of Medicalization in the Psychedelic Renaissance 41:38 Addressing the Risks and Benefits for Teenagers 45:18 Initiation Rituals and Cultural Practices for Young People 46:35 Psychedelics as a Cultural Phenomenon 48:53 Identifying Passion and Purpose 52:08 Challenges with Antidepressants and Transitioning Off 53:36 Safe Transition from Antidepressants 57:48 Exploring Alternative Agents for Transitioning Off Psychotropics 01:04:42 Creating a New Story for Personal Growth and Healing 01:20:59 Fungi Pharmacy: An Introduction to Psilocybin 01:26:40 Building a Psychedelic Homestead and Retreat Center Life Saving Routines With Hal Elrod | Entrepreneurs In Recovery Ep 030 https://youtu.be/I2bjdgIkL0I Connect With Jesse Website: https://www.jesseharless.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JesseHarless222 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesseHarless22 Links To More: https://linktr.ee/jesseharless222 The Entrepreneurs in Recovery podcast is for those interested in finding healing from addictions, trauma, and attachments that hold them back from sharing their authentic voice and message with the world. We showcase a wide variety of guests specializing in holistic health, mental health, wealth, addiction, trauma, spirituality, habit change, entrepreneurship, psychedelics, integration, and more. Hosted by Jesse Harless, interviewing individuals who overcame tremendous odds in order to find their innate greatness within and share their endeavors with the world. You’ll hear helpful tools, ideas, vulnerability, synchronicities, and inspiring stories that will impact your mind, body, and soul. #EntrepreneursInRecovery #addiction #podcast

Aug 13, 2024 • 46min
030: Hal Elrod | Life Saving Routines
Hal Elrod shares his inspiring story of overcoming challenges and finding success. In this podcast episode Hal details his journey from being an average and mediocre person to breaking records and achieving extraordinary success. Hal Elrod and Jesse Harless discuss addiction, plant medicine, diet, the power of the Miracle Morning routine, and navigating obstacles. Download the Miracle Morning App https://miraclemorning.app/affiliate?via=jesse Moments From the Show 00:00 Intro 00:24 Hal Elrod's Background and Early Life 03:31 Surviving a Near-Death Experience 04:50 How Hal Elrod Started The Miracle Morning 06:20 The Impact of The Miracle Morning 08:11 Facing Cancer and Redefining Possibilities 12:51 Harnessing the Power of Affirmations 14:58 The Role of Self-Experimentation in Healing 16:04 Exploring Alternative Healing Methods 21:02 Changing the Narrative Around Cannabis 21:58 Addiction and Plant Medicine 23:10 Nature as a Guide for Health 24:05 Veganism and Personal Experience 25:05 The Impact of The Miracle Morning 26:22 The Power of Affirmations 27:19 The Six Practices of The Miracle Morning 31:00 Visualization and Exercise 33:59 Expanding The Miracle Morning Series 35:13 Navigating the Last Few Years 39:16 Highest Intention and Vision 41:15 Reaching Out to Hal Elrod Want To Watch To Entrepreneurs In Recovery? Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@jesseharless Connect With Jesse Website: https://www.jesseharless.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesseharless222 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesseharless22 Links To More: https://linktr.ee/jesseharless222 The Entrepreneurs in Recovery podcast is for those interested in finding healing from addictions, trauma, and attachments that hold them back from sharing their authentic voice and message with the world. We showcase a wide variety of guests specializing in holistic health, mental health, wealth, addiction, trauma, spirituality, habit change, entrepreneurship, psychedelics, integration, and more. Hosted by Jesse Harless, interviewing individuals who overcame tremendous odds in order to find their innate greatness within and share their endeavors with the world. You’ll hear helpful tools, ideas, vulnerability, synchronicities, and inspiring stories that will impact your mind, body, and soul. #EntrepreneursInRecovery #addiction #podcast

Jul 19, 2024 • 52min
029: Microdosing and Psychedelic Therapy for Depression with Diamond Drip
029: Microdosing and Psychedelic Therapy for Depression with Diamond Drip Diamond Drip is an award-winning speaker whose journey has been featured on KQED radio news, OnStage Plus Television, and loads of podcasts. With a background in visual communications, business strategy, and a passion for personal growth, Diamond brings a unique blend of creativity, expertise, and energy to every conversation. Her mission? Helping women break free from fear and self-doubt, and step boldly into their power. Using tools like Human Design and Gene Keys, she guides folks to trust their intuition, embrace authenticity, and unlock their full potential. As she likes to say, "The limit does not exist, but FEAR will make you think it does." In this episode, Diamond Drip delves into her transformative psychedelic experiences and how they played a pivotal role in overcoming her depression. She also shares insights into her work with Human Design and discusses the pressing issue of racial diversity within the psychedelic community. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Experiencing child abuse and neglect Being diagnosed Bipolar II Leaving the Air Force for my mental health Choosing to be an entrepreneur A clinical trial with psilocybin healed my depression Going with the flow and self-forgiveness during my medicine journey My one year integration process Learning about my local laws Clinicaltrials.gov Supplementing with Lion's mane and Rhodiola rosea Psychedelics and racial equity My Human Design helped my struggles with self-worth Work with Diamond: www.DiamondDripConsulting.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/diamonddrip/ https://youtube.com/@DiamondDripsDiscussions Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook

Jul 16, 2024 • 1h 4min
005: Understanding Anxiety, Nutrition, and Addiction Through Your Genome with Kashif Khan
005: Understanding Anxiety, Nutrition, and Addiction Through Your Genome with Kashif Khan Kashif Khan is the founder of the DNA Company. Kashif shares his story of eliminating chronic disease, depression, and addiction. During this episode, Kashif walks through my own genome, highlighting the root cause of my anxiety, the importance of structure, and the utilization of cold and hot therapy. GET YOUR OWN DNA REPORT: https://thednacompany.com/jesseharless USE CODE: JESSEHARLESS for a 10% discount KEY TAKEAWAYS: Eliminating chronic disease by understanding my genome Reversing my biological age Your genome doesn’t change Sugar addiction Enhancing your health through genetics DRD2 Gene Work with Kashif Khan: www.kashkhanofficial www.thednaway.com Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook

Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 1min
028: Getting Sober and Building Sarilla, an Alcohol-free beverage company with Sara Delaney
028: Getting Sober and Building Sarilla, an Alcohol-free beverage company with Sara Delaney Sara Delaney is an inspirational speaker, multi-time founder, and creator of Sarilla, an award-winning line of alcohol-free beverages, made with functional botanicals grown in Rwanda. Sara is partnering with 50 women in Rwanda to build Ubuzima Healing Garden, a regenerative farm that you can visit on her annual Crop to Cup Trip. A lifelong entrepreneur, Sara has training and degrees in business management, leadership and change, organizational development, cross-cultural communication and international commerce. In this episode, Sara shares her inspiring story of getting sober, eating healthy in early recovery, and moving to Rwanda to help build a healing garden farm. Sara talks about the importance of topsoil, regenerative farming, and how she built her organic alcohol-free beverage company Sarilla. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Staying safe and alcohol-free overseas Leading retreats in Rwanda Ubuzima Healing Garden Farm Building products with purpose Starting Sarilla Having gratitude when you eat Isolation vs Community Staying laser focused with my recovery Relationship between entrepreneurship and addiction recovery Being comfortable being uncomfortable Addicted to thinking small Building a brand with purpose Sarilla flavors Work with Sara: Instagram @DrinkSarilla Facebook @DrinkSarilla TikTok @DrinkSarilla Website www.drinksarilla.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarastenderdelaney/ TEDx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/sara_delaney_it_takes_a_village_how_community_is_the_antidote_to_despair Special Offer: Use code jesseharless for 15% off Sarilla Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook

Jun 13, 2024 • 48min
027: Building Worth and Companies in Recovery with Stephen Deason
027: Building Worth and Companies in Recovery with Stephen Deason Stephen Deason, MBA, MSc, ABD-PhD brings over 30 years experience successfully building and managing healthcare and technology companies to our organization. Stephen is a frequent public speaker on topics ranging from leadership to recovery, has authored two books along with multiple academic papers, serves on numerous nonprofit boards in the Atlanta area, and is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins CityLabs program, a 2x alumnus of Emory University here in our home city of Atlanta, GA, a UAB Blazer, and a proud husband and father of two, living in Roswell, GA. In this episode, Stephen shares his journey to recovery from addiction and how it inspired him to create job opportunities for others in recovery. He recounts a powerful story about conducting a mock interview with a young man who had struggled with heroin use and how he assisted this individual in preparing to reenter the workforce. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Stephen’s wake up call Stated vs revealed preferences Letting go of my best friend Starting OPARASA staffing company Hiring people in recovery Mock interview with a former heroin user Recovery-ready workplace Recovery-ready vs recovery-informed Finding recovery champions Every company hiring a chief recovery officer Work with Stephen Deason: https://www.oparasa.com/ https://oparasa.org/ https://opastaffing.com/ https://opahomecare.com/about-opa https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephendeason/ https://orapin.co/inspired-impact-stephen-deason-the-oparasa/ https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/addiction-recovery-programs-find-new-was-to-offer-support-in-pandemic https://a.co/d/5Iu36gx Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook

May 17, 2024 • 49min
026: Living Well Bipolar with Paris Scobie
026: Living Well Bipolar with Paris Scobie Paris Scobie is host of the top 1.5% globally ranked podcast, Live Well Bipolar, best-selling author of her memoir, Crooked Illness: Lessons From Inside & Outside Hospital Walls, and speaker for NAMI (national alliance on mental illness) & other mental health organizations. Paris is an entrepreneur who took her struggles living with bipolar and rewrote the narrative to demonstrate the many ways in which it is possible to Live Well Bipolar. In this episode, Paris shares her inspiring journey of living with bipolar disorder and her dedication to supporting others facing mental health challenges. She opens up about overcoming self-stigma, shame, fear, and isolation through the support of close friends, deep inner work, and the power of letting go. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Paris’s first hospitalization The Core Four Leaving my 9-5 job this week Our environment impacts our healing Having a supportive partner Pour into your own cup first Live Well Bipolar Podcast reaching 200 episodes A chance encounter with James Clear Who are you hurting by not sharing your story? Making time for yourself and connecting with your core friends Cutting out alcohol Letting go to find peace Work with Paris Scobie: IG: @paris.scobie https://parisscobie.com Paris's Book: https://a.co/d/3nIb4gR Live Well Bipolar Podcast: https://tr.ee/Br2X5Fi4c4 FREE Bipolar Wellness Workbook: https://livewellbipolar.substack.com/p/grab-your-free-bipolar-wellness-workbook Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook

Apr 30, 2024 • 56min
025: Creating Short Films about Addiction, Shame, and Mental Health with Alex Kaplan
025: Creating Short Films about Addiction, Shame, and Mental Health with Alex Kaplan Alex Kaplan has committed the past 25 years to studying the art, science, and impact of storytelling. His extensive professional experience as an actor, writer, director, and producer combined with the life lessons he learned on his own journey through substance misuse led him to found Of Substance – an innovative nonprofit that’s reimagining education, prevention, treatment, and support for addiction and mental health through movies! In this episode, Alex shares his non-traditional recovery path and how he turned his struggles into healing and growth. Alex discusses how his short films are revolutionizing prevention, education, treatment, and support for all those facing addiction, mental health challenges, and trauma. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Growing up rich AA was not for me I can never drink and drug again without consequences Creating short films about addiction Focusing on connection and the heart Not counting the days Writing the script for Trapped Complex trauma Recovery Friendly Workplace Starting Of Substance. 8 Films in 8 months Binge watching Netflix Struggles as a non-profit Connect with Alex Kaplan: Website: Ofsubstance.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/of_substance/ | @of_substance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfSubstance.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-kaplan-ofsubstance/ Free Giveaway: Website: Ofsubstance.org - Sign up for FREE to gain full access to all Alex's films NOW! Show Notes To get access to today's show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit https://www.jesseharless.com/podcast Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of Entrepreneurs In Recovery, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Connect with Jesse Harless Website YouTube Instagram Facebook