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.YouTube Be a guest on the showChapters01:14 Diving into Ben's Childhood and Early Struggles04:50 A Pivotal Shift: College and Embracing Challenges12:21 From College to Career: Navigating the Professional World18:24 The Power of Neurodivergence in the Workplace24:10 Finding Balance and Understanding in Marriage29:36 Exploring Psychedelics and Personal Growth30:36 Exploring Psychedelics: A Journey to Emotional Connection32:26 The Transformative Experience of Psychedelics36:34 Life After Mushrooms: A New Perspective44:44 Embracing Fatherhood as a Neurodivergent48:47 Navigating Parenthood with Neurodivergence56:08 Lightning Round: Insights and AdviceBen's favorite producthttps://us.loopearplugs.com/pages/gifts-for-autism
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