Digital Health Heavyweights
This conversational podcast brings you exclusive interviews with all the Heavyweights in Digital Health. Hosted by Norm Volsky, a top industry headhunter, whose team helped scale companies including Livongo, Hinge Health, Lyra, Virta, Progyny and many more. This series will bring listeners insights into the latest trends, technologies, and strategies driving the digital health revolution.
In each episode, Norm sits down with some of the most influential and innovative leaders in healthcare technology today from legendary founders who have built successful companies, venture capitalists who have led funding rounds, HR/Benefits leaders at forward thinking companies, Consultants and Brokers at the top benefits consulting firms, and other impactful visionaries challenging the status quo in healthcare. Listeners can learn from the industry greats who have created what we now know as health benefits, and who are changing the face of healthcare as we know it.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, a tech enthusiast, a start-up founder, benefits aficionado, jobseeker in Digital Health, or simply curious about the future of healthcare, Digital Health Heavyweights has something for you.
Digital Health Heavyweights
Episode 20: Sherry Rais the CEO and Co-founder of Enthea
In this episode of the Digital Health Heavyweights podcast, host Norm Volsky interviews Sherry Rais, co-founder and CEO of Enthea, a company focused on innovative mental health solutions through psychedelic therapy. Sherry shares her background working with the UN and World Bank, her insights into the global mental health crisis, and the inspiration behind founding Enthea. The conversation delves into the benefits of ketamine therapy, the challenges of stigma surrounding mental health and psychedelics, and the transformative outcomes seen in patients. “We’ve seen an 86% reduction in PTSD.” Sherry emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health disparities and the potential of psychedelic therapies to provide hope and healing. “Psychedelics are non-addictive, like whatsoever.” In this conversation, Norm and Sherry Rais explore the profound impact of music, social anxiety, and the healing potential of psychedelics. They discuss how psychedelics can help individuals confront and rewire traumatic memories, leading to significant breakthroughs in mental health treatment. The conversation also highlights the importance of employer support for mental health initiatives and the role of psychedelics in addiction recovery. Sherry shares insights on the neuroscience behind these therapies and emphasizes the need for holistic approaches to mental wellness. Learn about how Enthea is lifting the veil on Psychedelics and revolutionizing the mental health space!
Takeaways:
🌍 The global mental health crisis affects millions, with many lacking access to treatment.
⚠️ Traditional mental health treatments often fail to address root causes.
🍄 Psychedelic therapies show promise in treating mental health conditions.
💡 Enthea aims to make innovative mental health treatments accessible and affordable.
💉 Ketamine therapy has shown significant reductions in PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
🔑 Integration therapy is crucial for maximizing the benefits of ketamine treatment.
💊 SSRIs often come with severe side effects and are not effective for many.
🔬 Psychedelics are being researched for their therapeutic potential in mental health.
🚫 The stigma surrounding psychedelics can hinder their acceptance as legitimate treatments. Music is a personal decision and connects us all.
😰 Social anxiety can lead to negative feedback loops.
🛠️ Psychedelics can help rewire traumatic memories.
🏥 Therapeutic settings provide safety for healing.
🌈 Psychedelics can lift the veil of perception.
☯️ Ego dissolution can lead to a sense of unity.
🏢 Employers have a responsibility to support mental health.
📊 Utilization of mental health benefits is crucial.
🌱 Addressing root causes can improve productivity.
🚬 Psychedelics can aid in addiction recovery.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Sherry Rais and Enthea
04:39 Inspiration Behind Founding Enthea
09:43 Benefits of Enthea's Services for Employees
13:03 Transformative Outcomes of Ketamine Therapy
20:54 Comparing SSRIs and Psychedelic Therapies
28:48 The Therapeutic Benefits of Altered States
30:00 Understanding Social Anxiety and Its Impact
31:00 Neuroscience of Memory and Healing
32:26 Revisiting Traumatic Memories for Healing
33:25 The Clarity of Psychedelics in Therapy
34:55 Lifting the Veil: Psychedelics and Self-Discovery
37:33 The Role of Ego in Psychedelic Experiences
39:22 Confronting Internal Struggles
41:34 The Importance of Employer Support for Mental Health
43:26 Utilization of
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