The Mindful Mutiny: From Corporate CEO to Spiritual Explorer with Jeremy Van Wert | 139

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What if burning it all down is exactly what sets you free?

In this soul-stirring episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with Jeremy Van Wert—a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified psychedelic guide, and former CEO turned transformational coach—to explore what it really means to live in alignment with your true self. From high-stakes leadership to deep spiritual awakening, Jeremy’s story is one of radical reinvention, ignited by a devastating wildfire and fueled by years of inner work.

Together, Amanda and Jeremy dive into the masks we wear to survive, how ADHD shaped his self-worth, and how psychedelics opened the door to long-overdue healing and self-acceptance. They unpack what it takes to strip away societal expectations, step off the treadmill of “success,” and build a soul-aligned life from the ground up.

This episode is a powerful listen for seekers, creatives, healers, and anyone feeling stuck in a version of life that no longer fits.

🎙️ In this episode, listeners will learn:

🔥 How a literal wildfire catalyzed Jeremy’s complete life transformation

🌿 What psychedelics revealed about identity, purpose, and healing

🧠 Why ADHD is more misunderstood than most people realize

🧘‍♂️ The disconnect between external success and internal peace

🌀 Why integration not just the journey is the key to sustainable change

💬 How being truly seen is one of the most healing human experiences

🛠️ Jeremy’s approach to helping others design a life that reflects their values

🕒 Timeline Summary:

[2:00] – Jeremy shares who he is at the core and how psychedelics helped him reconnect

[5:19] – The identity layers people build to be accepted and the cost of wearing them

[9:53] – Living with ADHD and chasing achievement as a form of self-worth

[12:31] – His first psychedelic journey and the clarity it brought

[17:30] – Losing almost everything in a wildfire and finding clarity through it

[25:04] – How an ayahuasca ceremony helped him release fear and leave his CEO role

[36:25] – The collective awakening and how modern conversations are evolving

[45:06] – Why psychedelics require reverence and the real work begins afterward

[50:30] – Shedding old relationships, rewriting identity, and choosing alignment

[56:39] – Legacy, kindness, and the power of truly loving yourself

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