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.
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
https://us.loopearplugs.com/pages/gifts-for-autism
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