Episode 1234
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You know, I think first of all, I mean, I do support decriminalization and access to medicine. However, we may see fit far as Nom or on the forest or at a concert or whatever, but also recognizing these are very powerful medicines and especially for psychedelically naive people that we really need safe well structured access. Speaker 1
This is field tripping, a podcast dedicated to exploring psychedelic experiences and their ability to affect our lives. I'm your host, Ronan Levy. David Brunner is the CEO of doctor Brunner's magic soap And by CEO, I don't mean chief executive officer. I mean cosmic engagement officer. And after listening to this interview, you'll understand why. Doctor Brauners makes organic soap and personal care products that you'd recognize from store shelves and that have been used in homes across North America for generations. His grandfather, Emmanuel Braunner, founded the producer in the 1940s, and it continues to be run by members of the family today. The business produces socially and environmentally responsible products. And through it, David has become an activist who's donated millions to important causes like fair trade, regenerative farming, schooling, rural women's health, plastic pollution, and of course, access to psychedelic healing. But look beyond the suds, foam and family tree, and you'll encounter a special individual who truly trying to build a better world and make sure we don't leave a big mess behind. David is the perfect guest to join us for the last episode of twenty twenty. And he shares some of his passions, cosmic principles, and of course a few epic trips. Welcome to field tripping, David. Speaker 0
Thanks for having me. Speaker 1
Let's hop right into it. You and I were chatting last week, and we started down the conversation. I think I had asked you about how you kind of got into the psychedelic sphere. You're definitely one of the most vocal advocates for psychedelic renaissance that's happening right now and and certainly one of the biggest donors from a philanthropic perspective to advancing drug reform and advancing the cause of legal access to psychedelics at least for therapeutic uses. Tell me where this all came from. Speaker 0
I've had, I think, like everybody in this field some very profound and powerful life changing experiences. Growing up, I was raised Christian. My granddad is Jewish. We came to the States. I mean, it's a long story, but he came over twenty nine. For, you know, the dimensions of Hitler and Nazism were apparent more just out of generational classes with his dad and uncle's you're running to so business that are wanting to forge his own path. He is 