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Heroic Hearts and Healing Breakthrough Response to FDA’s Denial of MDMA-AT
As leading federal advocates for Veterans’ access to MDMA-Assisted Therapy (MDMA-AT), we are deeply concerned by the FDA’s denial of Lykos’ NDA for MDMA-assisted therapy (MDMA-AT). This is the epitome…
Veteran Voices Drive Bipartisan Support for MDMA as a PTSD Treatment
The FDA has an important decision to make August 9th when it comes to whether or not MDMA Assisted Therapy will be approved as a lifesaving treatment for PTSD. The…
HHP’s Response to ICER’s Final Report on National PTSD Awareness day
More often than not, national awareness days come and go without notice. But I truly hope that today we all take a moment to pause in reflection for National PTSD…
Exposing ICER’s Anti-Veteran Campaign Against MDMA-Assisted Therapy
An Open Letter From Our Veteran Community: For the past two decades, scientists, researchers, and veteran advocates have sought the answer to a burning question: Can MDMA-assisted therapy (MDMA-AT) provide…
Dietary and Medical Guidelines: Psilocybin Ceremony
Preparing for Your Psilocybin Experience Working with plant medicines in sacred ceremony requires proper preparation and understanding, both for your safety and to have a fulfilling and beneficial experience. Please…
Dietary and Medical Guidelines: Ayahuasca Retreat
Preparing for Your Ayahuasca Experience Working with plant medicines in sacred ceremony requires proper preparation and understanding, both for your safety, and to have a beneficial experience. Please note: In…
Healing Veterans with Ayahuasca, Our Conversation with Jared from Heroic Hearts
Heroic Hearts featured in Portier Psychedelics Podcast by Portier as Jared, Head of Integration Coaching, shares his experience helping veterans heal with ayahuasca therapy. Full Story
Exploring psychedelics for the treatment of Veterans
VA is committed to safely exploring all avenues that promote the health of our nation’s Veterans. In line with this goal, VA conducts studies under stringent protocols at various facilities…
Veterans advocate for California bill to decriminalize psychedelics
NBC Los Angeles covers Heroic Hearts Project’s sponsoring of S.B. 58 which would decriminalize the use of certain hallucinogenic substances. Full Story
Psychonaut POV – Q&A with Patrick Moher, Social Entrepreneur
Heroic Hearts cited in Tricycle Day ‘s Q&A with Social Entrepreneur, Patrick Moher. Full Story
Psychedelics and Healing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X23kFai8z4 Watch PBS/KVIE’s Emmy winning ViewFinder episode on Psychedelics and Healings , which features the Heroic Hearts Project. Full Story
Can psychedelic drugs, once banned, help relieve mental illness?
Decades after most hallucinogens were outlawed as dangerous, researchers are using them to treat disorders like PTSD, depression, and addiction. Still a mystery: How they actually work. https://www.aamc.org/news/can-psychedelic-drugs-once-banned-help-relieve-mental-illness
LA dispensaries openly sell “magic mushrooms” as state weighs decriminalization
Heroic Hearts featured in LA Times article. Full Story
L.A. dispensaries openly sell ‘magic mushrooms’ as state weighs decriminalization
The cannabis dispensary in a run-down shopping center in coastal Los Angeles County offers the standard fare: pre-rolled joints, vape pens, a wide range of edibles and a selection of…
Psychedelics | 7. The battle follows you home
Listen to Seeking podcast to hear from three vets connected with the Heroic Hearts Project. Full Story
The Veterans Fighting to Legalize Psychedelics
After 50 years of prohibition, state legislatures in the United States are now considering decriminalizing the drugs. Full story
Vet Group Moves Psychedelic Therapy Research Outside the Clinic
Lucid News highlights Heroic Hearts recently announced research program in partnership with Imperial College London and Beckley Retreats. Full Story
Effects Of Psychedelic Group Ceremonies On Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury
The non-profit Heroic Hearts Project (HHP), psychedelic retreats and healthcare company Beckley Retreats and Imperial College London (ICL)’s Centre for Psychedelic Research have partnered to advance new research on the…
Why Veteran’s are Lining Up for Legalized Magic Mushrooms
As Oregon becomes the first state to offer controlled use of magic mushrooms, Jesse Gould expresses hope in setting up an outpost. Read more of the story from The Daily…
Veterans at the Forefront of Psychedelic Medicine Movement
Heroic Hearts featured in Microdose article noting veterans are once again on the front lines. This time, the legalization of psychedelics as a treatment for PTSD. Full Story
A New Perspective on PTSD: The Role of DMT in Trauma Recovery
Heroic Hearts featured in Blue Honey Media . The article presents ayahuasca as a relatively new PTSD treatment, albeit with a growing body of research and success stories showcasing the…
The VA looks to psychedelic drugs to help veterans suffering with PTSD and other disorders
The VA looks to psychedelic drugs to help veterans suffering with PTSD and other disorders
Jan 05 2023
Jesse Gould, a retired Army Ranger mortar man who was deployed to Afghanistan three times, was diagnosed with PTSD and given all the usual treatments, but none of them worked.…
A Psychedelic Year in Review: What made the most impact in 2022
Heroic Hearts featured in Lucid News takeaways of 2022 in terms of psychedelic news. Full Story
Founder of The Heroic Hearts Project Talks Psychedelics for Veterans
Jesse Gould talks psychedelics for PTSD in an episode of the Psychedelic Passage podcast. Full Story
Reflections and Gratitude for Measure 122 Campaign and Next Steps for Colorado
Organic Soap producer, Dr. Bronner’s , expresses support for psychedelic-assisted programs including Heroic Hearts. Full Story
Veteran’s Psychedelic Trip to Peru Banished the demons of war
Heroic Hearts featured in The Times as they discuss one veteran’s success with psychedelics. Full Story
Veteran’s Face Political Battle to Legalize Treatment for PTSD in US
Heroic Hearts is spotlit in NBC10’s News feature on veteran advocation for the legalization of psychedelics as a PTSD treatment. Full Story
Struggling Canadian War Veterans are turning to psychedelics to recover from military trauma
Struggling Canadian War Veterans are turning to psychedelics to recover from military trauma
Nov 11 2022
Heroic Hearts featured in Yahoo News resources for veterans and the growing popularity and support of psychedelics to aid veterans with PTSD in Canada is discussed. Full Story
The Heroic Hearts Project: Veterans and The Impact of Storytelling
In this Veteran’s Day episode, Joe checks in with two members of the Heroic Hearts Project : Founder and President, Jesse Gould, and Chief of Operations, Zach Riggle. Listen
The Veteran is helping other veterans restore their Mental Health
Heroic Hearts featured in a Men’s Health article centering Jesse Gould and the project’s mission. Full Story
Portal Wants You to Have a Good Trip
Heroic Hearts featured in SPIN ‘s article discussing Propeller’s PORTAL, an organization seeking to destigmatize, educate, and advocate for the responsible use of psychedelics. Full Story
We need to increase research into psychedelics for veterans with PTSD
Last year marked both the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and the tragic fall of Kabul, Afghanistan; the beginning and end of a 20-year war that will forever define the current…
David Bronner: Prop 122 CO and the Decriminilization of Natural Medicines
Heroic Hearts featured in Psychedelics Today podcast with Joe Moore and David Bronner. They discuss Colorado proposition 122 and backing the psychedelic movement. Full Story
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US Navy Seal Chris Maddox discusses past PTSD treatments that failed him and how, with the help of Heroic Hearts, he was able to get his life back Full Story
Maya Health and HHP Partner to capture advanced data protocols for veterans seeking psychedelic treatment
Maya Health and HHP Partner to capture advanced data protocols for veterans seeking psychedelic treatment
Sep 01 2022
Heroic Hearts featured in Global News Wire as partnership with Maya PBC is announced. Full Story
“I Want to Reset My Brain”- Female Veterans Turn to Psychedelic Therapy
Heroic Hearts featured in New York Times article deep dive on one veteran’s experience with psychedelic therapy. Full Story
Jesse Gould on healing veterans with PTSD one Heroic Heart at at time with psychedelics
John R Miles interviews Jesse Gould in latest Passion Struck podcast episode. Gould describes the mission behind the Heroic Hearts Project and his hopes for the future of healing PTSD…
A “tidal wave” in psychology:Advocates call on lawmakers to approve psilocybin treatment
A “tidal wave” in psychology:Advocates call on lawmakers to approve psilocybin treatment
Jun 12 2022
Jesse Gould quoted in Pennsylvania Capital-Star’s article reporting on bill to start trials of psilocybin. Full Story
Seeking Relief
Heroic Hearts featured in High Times publication. Jesse Gould shares the healing aspects of ayahuasca therapy. Full Story
Miracle Cure- Finding help managing PTSD
Read Lifestyles Magazine ‘s profile on Jesse Gould as he recounts his own ayahuasca retreat and journey healing his PTSD. Full Story
Ep. #199. Jesse Gould, Heroic Hearts Foundation, US Ranger Veteran
Heroic Hearts featured in an episode of the Operation Tango Romeo podcast as they sit down with our Founder & President, Jesse Gould. Full Story
5 people who used psychedelics to treat PTSD describe their experiences
Heroic Hearts featured in Business Insider as veterans recount their treatment journeys with psychedelics. Full Story
Why there’s a push to legalize psychedelic drug therapy in Missouri
Heroic Hearts featured in Fox 2 as Jared, Head of Integration Coaching, shares his own story and success with ayahuasca treatment. Full Story
Austin Texas Has The Potential To Become A Hotbed For Psychedelic Research
Heroic Hearts featured in TDR ‘s article noting an increase of psychedelic research in Texas. Full Story
Should psychedelics be more widely available?
Heroic Hearts featured in an episode of The Economist ‘s podcast with Jesse Gould sharing the success of his ayahuasca trip to cure his PTSD. Full Story
Sensible policy on psychedelic drugs is growing more common
Heroic Hearts featured in The Economist ‘s article reporting on psychedelic treatment and drug policy. Full Story
YPSG Presents – Military Veterans’ Perspectives on Psychedelic-Assisted Treatments
The panel features three US military veterans, each of whom has worked for organizations that promote awareness and treatment of mental health issues among veterans, with particular emphasis on the…
Texas Leads the Way in Bi-Partisan Support for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Research
Heroic Hearts featured in Lucid News as they examine the bi-partisan support for psychedelic treatments and research for veterans. Full Story
Texas Further Embraces Psychedelics With Launch Of Center For Psychedelic Research And Therapy
Texas Further Embraces Psychedelics With Launch Of Center For Psychedelic Research And Therapy
Dec 29 2021
Heroic Hearts featured in Psychedelic Spotlight article highlighting new Texas center for psychedelic research. Full Story
Center to Study Psychedelics for Treatment of Depression, Anxiety, PTSD Launches at UT Austin’s Dell Med
Center to Study Psychedelics for Treatment of Depression, Anxiety, PTSD Launches at UT Austin’s Dell Med
Dec 16 2021
A new center to study Psychedelics as a treatment for mental health conditions partners with Heroic Hearts. Read more for details. Full Story
Holiday Gift Guide 2021: Gifts For The Psychedelic Explorer
Heroic Hearts featured in Forbes’ “Holiday Gift Guide 2021: Gifts For The Psychedelic Explorer”. Full Story
Veteran PTSD, Ayahuasca Healing, and the Military-Industrial Complex
Heroic Hearts featured in ATTMind podcast. Jesse Gould, Founder and President, answers questions surrounding PTSD and ayahuasca healing as well as dives into the topic of a veteran’s altered relationships…
Psychable is the First Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Company to Offer a Buy One, Give One Program
Psychable is the First Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Company to Offer a Buy One, Give One Program
Nov 17 2021
Psychable launches “buy one, give one” program. Their partnership with Heroic Hearts and this new program is an exciting opportunity to further support veterans who struggle to afford psychedelic treatment.…
The New York Times: Veterans Have Become Unlikely Lobbyists in Push to Legalize Psychedelic Drugs
The New York Times: Veterans Have Become Unlikely Lobbyists in Push to Legalize Psychedelic Drugs
Nov 11 2021
Heroic Hearts featured in The New York Times article highlighting veterans as lobbyists for drug decriminalization, especially as it pertains to PTSD treatments. Full Story
As California mulls bill decriminalizing psychedelics, some SoCal veterans turn to them to treat PTSD
As California mulls bill decriminalizing psychedelics, some SoCal veterans turn to them to treat PTSD
Nov 02 2021
Heroic Hearts featured in KTLA local news as they report on current conversations surrounding psychedelic treatments for veterans with PTSD. Full Story
Healing Veterans with Plant Medicine – Life is a Festival #108: Jesse Gould (Heroic Hearts)
Healing Veterans with Plant Medicine – Life is a Festival #108: Jesse Gould (Heroic Hearts)
Nov 01 2021
Heroic Hearts featured in Eamon Armstrong’s Life is a Festival podcast as Jesse Gould discusses PTSD for war veterans and solutions for healing with ayahuasca. Full Story
02. Jesse Gould
Jesse Gould, founder and president, is featured in THE RESILIENCY PODCAST with Sara Johnson to share his own journey with ayahuasca therapy. Full Story
Psychedelics #2 with veterans Jesse Gould and Juliana Mercer
Join Jon and Will as they discuss psychedelics with Heroic Hearts Project founder, former Army Ranger Jesse Gould, and Sabe Chief Experience Officer, Marine Corps veteran Juliana Mercer. Listen
MY RECOVERY THROUGH PSYCHEDELICS | JESSE GOULD
Jesse Gould is featured in Let’s Be Blunt with Montel ‘s episode series to discuss his story and the founding of Heroic Hearts. Full Story
‘A Hail Mary’: Psychedelic Therapy Draws Veterans to Jungle Retreats
Ayahuasca, a vomit-inducing hallucinogenic brew, draws thousands of people each year — including former soldiers — to jungle retreats that have become an unlicensed and unregulated mental health marketplace. Full…