I sit down with Kevin Ryan, a legendary figure in the NYC tech scene and beyond, he is the founder of the incubator and investment company Alley Corp. From co-founding game-changing companies like Business Insider, Gilt, Zola, and Transcend Therapeutics to shaping New York City’s future as a civic leader, Kevin’s story is one of innovation and trailblazing success.
We explore his journey through the ’90s internet boom—growing DoubleClick, navigating the dot-com crash, and selling to Google. But that’s just the beginning. Kevin is now at the forefront of a new revolution—harnessing psychedelics to transform mental health. Inspired by groundbreaking science and works like Michael Pollan’s How to Change Your Mind, he’s investing in biotech startups pushing the boundaries of neuroscience.

In this episode, we discuss:

Kevin’s rise in the tech industry and early internet days

His role in shaping NYC’s tech ecosystem

The intersection of psychedelics, mental health, and innovation

His passion for Burning Man, Glastonbury, and Halloween costume adventures—Batman, anyone?

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about innovation, healing, and boldly exploring new territories.

Info on Kevin Ryan

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinryan3/

https://alleycorp.com/

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This episode gave me goosebumps — and you’ll understand why soon.

Today, I’m speaking with the identical twin sisters Cipriana Quann and TK Wonder, hosts of the Chew on Something podcast and founders of Urban Bush Babes, a lifestyle platform celebrating the multi-faceted lives of women of color.

Cipriana is a former Vogue writer; TK Wonder is a rapper and singer who’s opened for artists like Nas and Afrika Bambaataa. Together, they’ve starred in campaigns for Fendi, Valentino, Tiffany & Co., Sephora, and more.

I first saw them years ago in New York City during my Condé Nast days — two striking women shaping culture and fashion. I never imagined that years later, they’d be sitting on The New Health Club podcast couch in Denver with Joe Moore from Psychedelics Today and me, sharing one of the most powerful healing stories I’ve ever heard.

Cipriana and TK open up about surviving sexual, physical, and childhood abuse — and how, for years, they used sugar and comfort food to numb the pain. Their discovery of Ibogaine, a plant medicine known for its deep psychological healing, completely transformed their relationship with their bodies and their health.

This is a story about sisterhood, resilience, and the power of psychedelics to help us finally face what we’ve been running from — and heal for good.

In this episode:

How trauma shapes our relationship with food

The healing potential of Ibogaine

From fashion icons to wellness voices

What real transformation looks like after trauma

✨ How we used food to numb our trauma — and how Ibogaine helped us heal from it.

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In this deeply personal episode, I speak with Laura Lewandowski, AI & Business Influencer, founder of the Smart Chiefs Newsletter, TEDx speaker, and one of Berlin’s most insightful businesswomen.She recently embarked on a guided magic truffle journey in the Netherlands. Known among her friends as the “AI Queen,” Laura is a powerhouse in business and tech—but even the smartest and most accomplished among us carry fears and emotional wounds.

For Laura, the truffle journey wasn’t just an adventure; it was a process of surrendering control, reconnecting with her body, and finding clarity after a seven-year relationship ended.

We explore how this experience helped her:

Navigate fears of crying, losing control, and confronting painful emotions

Use inner family systems exercises to map her emotional landscape

Reconnect with intuition and her body, leading to insights that influence her personal and professional life

Integrate the lessons into her day-to-day life as a mother and entrepreneur

See the power of letting go, and how pain can dissolve into joy

Key Moments

[00:05:00] Laura shares her initial fear of losing control and how surrender became a doorway to insight

[00:12:30] The guided session with two psychologists: setting up her inner family system

[00:20:00] How the psychedelic experience revealed disconnection from her feelings and over-reliance on her head

[00:28:00] Insights into decision-making, intuition, and the connection between mind and body

[00:35:00] Personal reflections on motherhood, prioritizing time with her daughter, and reshaping life and work balance

[00:45:00] How embracing emotional waves allows pain to transform into joy

Why You’ll Love This Episode

This episode isn’t just about psychedelics—it’s about emotional courage, intuition, and lifestyle transformation. Whether you’re curious about plant medicine, personal growth, or integrating life lessons into everyday routines, Laura’s story offers practical wisdom and inspiration.

Links & Resources

Laura Lewandowski on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-lewandowski

Smart Chiefs Newsletter: https://smartchiefs.beehiiv.com/

Learn more about guided truffle journeys on The New Health Club Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-julie-holland-psychedelics-make-us-look-at-the/id1474605227?i=1000557560929

Takeaways

Letting go of control can unlock deep insights and joy

Psychedelic journeys can be a tool for personal growth, emotional integration, and body awareness

Intuition is strengthened when you observe without overthinking

Prioritizing meaningful relationships, like family, transforms how we structure life and work.

This episode will be in german, but SPOTIFY allows you now to listen to it in english.

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Hi, today’s guest is Veronika Gold, a therapist and counselor based in San Francisco with extensive experience in psychology. Originally from the Czech Republic, she grew up under communist rule and traveled worldwide before settling in the Bay Area in 2003. She’s passionate about contemplative practices like meditation, mindfulness, and exploring consciousness. Veronica holds an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Charles University and an M.A. in Integral Counseling Psychology from CIIS. She is involved in MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy at SF Insight and Co-developed Ketamine Assisted Therapy at New Pathways and Polaris Insight Center. She’s known for her outstanding work and shares her inspiring journey from life under communism to becoming a therapist specializing in transformative trauma work.

https://www.polarisinsight.com/the-team/

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Dr. Christopher Timmermann is neuroscientist and co-director of the UCL Centre for Consciousness Research in London. He obtained a BSc in Psychology in Santiago, Chile and an MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Bologna in Italy. He was also leading one of the first DMT research groups at Imperial College London.

His empirical and theoretical work focuses on the neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology, and beliefs of psychedelics, their relationship to consciousness and applications in mental health. The work he has led has been published in high-regarded journals, and has been widely covered by mass media outlets. He also founded and is the director of an educational non-profit in Chile, the ECOH Foundation.

He is the expert on 5MeO DMT right, which has been dubbed the “Mount Everest of psychedelics,” and fittingly, Timmermann writes, “its experiences are often referred to as “whiteouts.” But beyond its ability to eliminate the sense of space and time, its most interesting effect lies in the way it dissolves the self. This is key. The question of whether the self is necessary for consciousness to occur has been debated by philosophers for thousands of years — and it remains unsettled. But with 5MeO, something completely different happens: It radically deconstructs all possible worlds, sparing only awareness.

IG: christophertimmermann

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Hadas Alterman is an attorney who co-founded Plant Medicine Law Group, the first psychedelic industry focused law firm. She helped shape the legal psychedelic frameworks in Colorado and Oregon and the professional standards for psychedelic-assisted therapy. She is also working as a the director of legislative strategy for Stand With Us. Our topic today is how we can tolerate and accept very different world views in a conversations. In these times, this seems to be the number one talent we need to come up with human being. So how can psychedelic journeys contribute to this and have us tolerate messy conversations and understand the other camp? 

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadasalterman/

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Dr. Leor Roseman, Senior Lecturer and Psychedelic Researcher at the University of Exeter, has explore this avenue. His study “Relational Processes in Ayahuasca Groups of Palestinians and Israelis” a few years ago, was fascinating.I read about it in 2021, (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8170481/) and we recorded the first podcast. To me the idea made a lot of sense. Now, with the urgency amid the current situation after October 7th, his work seems more important than ever. In his scientific work Leor examines how psychedelics can serve as peacemaking tools by altering consciousness through a biopsychosocial lens, incorporating neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, and phenom enology. With a background at the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London, under Prof. Robin Carhart-Harris and Prof. David Nutt, Leor was curious how psychedelics now can deliver a new peacemaking tool. His foundation Ripples, a non-profit dedicated to peace building supported by psychedelics, is now researching new ideas around understanding, without ignoring the actual conflict. The urgency right now is on the Israel and Palestine Conflict. But his work can be valid for other conflicted parties too.  

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Today, I am talking with Gul Dolen, a pioneering neuroscientist from Berkeley University and a leading expert in social behavior, psychedelics, and brain plasticity. Gül’s groundbreaking research has uncovered how hormones like oxytocin and serotonin interact in the brain to produce feelings of social connection. She has also explored how psychoactive drugs like MDMA can enhance social behaviors across species, including octopuses. Most recently, her work investigates how psychedelics can reopen critical periods of social reward learning, offering new hope for understanding and treating social disorders. We talk about the reopening of the brain’s critical periods and how MDMA therapy can change your mind.

Find more information here.

https://psychology.berkeley.edu/people/gul-dolen

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This is the third special episode I recorded in collaboration with Joe Moore from Psychedelics Today at the largest conference in the field "Psychedelic Science 2025" in Denver last week. It very early in the morning, at 8am, and it was fabulous. Our guests in this episode are the hilarious comedian Dennis Walker, the energetic Co-founder (with Myriam Barthes) and CEO of Journey Clinical Jonathan Sabbagh, Philip Drechsel, my Co-Founder of The New Health Institute, and Tom Feegel, Co-Founder of the ibogaine clinic Beond (with Talia Eisenberg) Joe and I talk about the language of healing and how we communicate this to others, when we need to change all together. As Philip shared his healing story with ibogaine, it became clear what a healing opportunity we could experience here.

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Today’s episode is particularly special. I recorded this session in our hotel room studio during the Psychedelic Science Conference in Denver. The duo you’ll hear shortly is truly exceptional in their efforts to destigmatize psychedelics, a movement gaining significant momentum right now.

My guests are Professor Rachel Yehuda and Governor Rick Perry. Professor Rachel Yehuda is the Director of the Parsons Research Center for Psychedelic Healing at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. She plays a pivotal role in pioneering psychedelic research related to veterans and PTSD.

Governor Rick Perry is a prominent American politician and the former governor of Texas. He also served as the 14th U.S. Secretary of Energy from 2017 to 2019. Perry has argued that ibogaine could be an incredible treatment for addiction and PTSD in veterans and has dedicated himself to advancing the public understanding and acceptance of psychedelics. In this episode, we discuss the evolving landscape of psychedelics in the United States, exploring why a bipartisan approach could be a powerful solution for rescheduling psychedelics and expanding access to healing therapies nationwide.

IG @rachelyehudaphd @secretaryperry https://www.nga.org/governor/rick-perry/ https://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/yehudalab/yehuda-team/

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This is a special episode I recorded in collaboration with Joe Moore from Psychedelics Today at the largest conference in the field "Psychedelic Science 2025" in Denver last week. It very early in the morning, at 8am, and it was fabulous. Our guests: Daniel Goldberg Co-Founder and Partner at Palo Santo & Bridge Investments & Zac Kamenetz, Founder of Shefa: Jewish Psychedelic Support, Joe and me were talking about the interactions of psychedelic community, the new role of Venture Capital in 2025 and what psychedelic systems are built in the current climate to support individuals and the bigger picture. Check out this episode, it's fun and very insightful.

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https://www.shefaflow.org/

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This is a special episode I recorded in collaboration with Joe Moore from Psychedelics Today at the largest conference in the field "Psychedelic Science 2025" in Denver last week. It very early in the morning, at 8am, and it was fabulous. Our guests: Tommaso Barba, Neuroscientist from Imperial College London and Dee Dee Goldpaugh, therapist, author and clinical consultant, me and Joe were talking about Sex, Intimacy and Psychedelics! Check out this episode, it's fun and very insightful.

IG: @Tommaso.barba @deedeegoldpaugh @psychedelicstoday

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Episode Highlights:

1. Introduction to the Situation in Europe:

• Overview of Europe's stance on psychedelics and its progress in psychedelic therapies.
• Historical context: France was the first to prohibit psychotropic substances ahead of the U.S. in the 1960s.

1. Current Research and Stigma Issues:

• Czech Republic as a pioneer in continued psychedelic research amidst widespread European prohibition.
• Switzerland's advancements since 2014 in psychedelic therapies for certain conditions.

1. Organizational Efforts and Personal Motivation:

• Discussion on initiating a European movement to integrate psychedelic therapies.
• Founder’s background from Strasbourg and motivation for creating the initiative.

1. Challenges in Promoting Psychedelics in the EU:

• The struggle of integrating a cohesive plan across diverse cultural and political landscapes in Europe.
• Advocacy through European Citizen Initiative to push legislative changes.

1. Strategic Goals and Legislative Pathway:

• Campaign to collect 1 million signatures to obligate EU action on psychedelic policies.
• Goals include establishing common standards for psychedelic care and boosting EU-funded research.

1. Mental Health Crisis and Economic Considerations:

• Addressing Europe's mental health and economic burdens through psychedelic therapies.
• The disparity between European initiatives and more advanced legislation in the US and Australia.

1. Public Engagement and Advocacy:

• Engaging content creators, influencers, and medical professionals in the conversation.
• Efforts to destigmatize psychedelics by raising public awareness.

1. Impact of Cultural and Political Differences:

• Addressing the unique cultural and political challenges within different European countries.
• Adapting strategies to fit local narratives and cultural sensitivities.

1. Looking Ahead:

• Potential benefits and implementation pathways for psychedelic therapies in Europe.
• The need for collaboration and knowledge-sharing among EU member states to advance policies and public understanding.

Call to Action:

• Encouragement for listeners to support the European initiative by signing petitions and spreading awareness.
• Suggestions for engaging in community discussions and using social media platforms to advocate for change.

Conclusion:

• Emphasize the importance of unified efforts to address mental health crises in Europe through innovative therapies.
• Listeners are encouraged to stay informed and take action to support the movement for psychedelic-assisted therapies.

Additional Resources:

• Follow the New Health Club podcast for further discussions on psychedelic therapies.
• and check out https://www.psychedelicare.eu/

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Here is the new podcast episode with Casey Spooner, our first live podcast at Fotografiska in Berlin! Casey, a multifaceted artist renowned for his innovative blend of music, performance, and visual arts shares his personal, emotional story and very non - linear healing story. Spooner was born in Athens, Georgia and attended the University of Georgia and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He has contributed to performances with the Doorika collective and joined the experimental Wooster Group ensemble in 2007. He released solo work starting in 2010, including the album "Adult Contemporary." Spooner opened for Scissor Sisters in 2011 and released a single "I Love My Problems" in 2020. Spooner co-founded the musical duo Fischerspooner with Warren Fischer in 1998. The group released several albums and was known for their performance art and immersive enterprises. Spooner primarily wrote songs and performed vocals. In our conversation Casey takes us through his plant medicine journey and his way to search for new healing modalities.

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Simon Schnapper is an incredible force in the psychedelic space. Investor with the JLS Fund, impresario, seeker, supporter. I finally had him on the show and this episode is about Simeon’s perspective on the "industry" in relation to psychedelics. We talk about

-Balancing spiritual/healing aspects with business realities

-The rapid evolution of the psychedelic space

-His family history with the Peace Corps

-Global perspective on psychedelic markets

-Experience with iboga in Africa

-Discussion of PTSD treatment potential

-Examples from Balkans and other conflict zones

-Iboga's unique properties for trauma

-Simeon's approach to investing in psychedelic companies

-Balancing profit motives with ethical considerations

-Thoughts on patents and IP in the industry

-Challenges of "extractive" interactions

-Simeon's experiences trying to give back

Ideas for more ethical engagement

Check out his work.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeonschnapper/

www.jls.fund

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In this conversation Marissa Feinberg and me explore the intersection of psychedelics and climate action, discussing how psychedelics can foster a sense of oneness with nature and help alleviate eco-anxiety. We delve into the growing recognition of eco-anxiety in psychology, the shift of climate issues from fringe to mainstream, and the role of youth activism through movements like Fridays for Future. The discussion also touches on the importance of community, the impact of personal choices on climate guilt, and the transformative potential of psychedelics in fostering compassion and empathy towards the environment.

We also explore the intersection of climate action and psychedelics, discussing the challenges of climate messaging, the importance of community and personal connections, and innovative solutions to environmental issues. So how can psychedelics facilitate self-discovery and a reconnection to nature, while also emphasizing the need for localized climate initiatives and collective healing. This dialogue highlights the urgency of accelerating consciousness shifts to inspire meaningful climate action.

TAKEAWAYS

Psychedelics can inspire a profound oneness with all life.

Eco-anxiety is one of the fastest growing areas of psychology.

A consciousness shift is necessary for meaningful climate action.

Psychedelics can help individuals reconnect with nature and their agency.

Climate guilt can arise from awareness of personal choices impacting the environment.

Community engagement is essential for collective climate action.

Experiencing psychedelics can enhance compassion and empathy towards the environment.

The climate crisis is increasingly recognized as a mental health issue.

Shifting from numbing to caring about the environment is vital for progress. Funding cuts can hinder climate organizations' messaging.

Psychedelics can lead to deeper self-awareness and healing.

Experiences in nature can foster a sense of peace and connection.

IG: @MarissaFeinberg

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https://www.nytimes.com/events/speakers/marissa-feinberg

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Is the west on its own healing journey? Shows like "The White Lotus" and the rise of Ayahuasca in the western world show how much we are in need of tools. But we did not create these tools by ourselves.

My guest today, Dr. Sergio Perez Rosal is the perfect partner to talk about the idea of bridging different cultural perspectives, acknowledging both the challenges and teachings from various traditions and how to be aware of reciprocity, if it comes to indigenous cultures.

Dr. Sergio Pérez Rosal is a pioneer in integrating traditional medicine with psychedelic treatments. With a background in anesthesia and emergency medicine, he advocates for a holistic approach to mental health. His 'Fundamentals of Health' concept combines psychedelics, lifestyle changes, and mindfulness to enhance well-being. As a faculty member in the University of Ottawa’s Psychedelic and Consciousness Studies program, he leads in psychedelic research and education. Featured in his TEDX talk and outlets like Forbes, Sergio envisions a future where health is cultivated through the transformative power of psychedelics.

What you should know:

Cultural Crisis: The West faces a crisis not just of mental health but of meaning, driven by materialism and disconnection from spiritual values.

Romanticization of Other Cultures: There is a tendency to overly romanticize Eastern and Indigenous cultures as solutions to Western spiritual emptiness, overlooking their complexities and challenges. The use of psychedelics in these cultures

Importance of Reciprocity: Engaging with Indigenous practices requires an understanding of reciprocity, respect, and cultural sensitivity, fostering true intercultural exchange.

Psychedelic Integration: Successful outcomes from psychedelic experiences depend on proper guidance, intention, and post-experience integration rather than relying solely on the materials themselves.

Building Bridges: Initiatives that merge Western and Indigenous perspectives can create a deeper understanding of consciousness and healing, benefiting both communities in navigating the complexities of mental health and spirituality.

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This conversation with Talia Eisenberg and Tom Feegel from Beond delves into the evolving landscape of Ibogaine as a treatment for addiction and mental health issues. We discuss the increasing mainstream acceptance of Ibogaine, its cultural and spiritual significance, and the unique experiences it offers compared to other psychedelics. And we emphasize the importance of understanding both the scientific and traditional contexts of Ibogaine, as well as the personal journeys individuals undergo during treatment.

We discuss the importance of community support in the healing process, the challenges of navigating relationships post-recovery, and the need for a deeper understanding of addiction as a response to underlying pain. Finally, we share the vision for the future of Beyond, emphasizing the need for expanded access to effective healing technologies and the importance of research and policy change. And we discuss a topic on the rise: addiction.

Here are the most important takeaways:

Ibogaine’s Growing Acceptance – It is becoming more mainstream with significant potential for addiction and PTSD treatment.

Deep Healing & Reset – Ibogaine offers a unique, long-lasting journey (up to 48 hours) that resets brain chemistry and supports emotional healing.

Cultural & Spiritual Significance – Understanding its roots and integrating both clinical and spiritual aspects is essential.

Commitment to Change – True healing requires a willingness to transform, reframe identity, and navigate shifts in relationships.

Community & Support – Peer support and shared experiences enhance the healing journey and prevent isolation.

Addiction & Trauma Connection – Addiction often stems from emotional pain, trauma, or spiritual disconnection.

Expanding Access – Healing technologies should be democratized, integrated into healthcare, and backed by research and data sharing.

Find BEOND here.

WEBSITE; https://beondibogaine.com/

INSTAGRAM: @beond.us

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This is probably the most personal podcast & video I recorded so far.

Together with my Co-Founder of The New Health Institute Philip von Drechsel I sat down and we both opened up about addiction, trauma and the PTSD we were carrying around in very different ways.Which became the reason why we founded The New Health Institute. Our mission is to change perceptions and lives by advancing knowledge and access to psychedelic mental health care.

In the last weeks I was thinking a lot about how much I should talk about my actual story and my trauma. But some things made me do this.

having a founding partner that came out with his own story about his addiction

listing to Tim Ferris talking about his child abuse healing story and listening to Amy Griffin on Oprah’s book club about her story in “The Tell made me feel validated, brave and ready to talk

if we share our trauma, it seems no longer so scary. We can heal from that. In community, in telling others who understand

my recent MDMA assisted therapy session made me loose my shame and fear, that wasn’t mine anyway, so I could finally TALK

the insight that the shame belongs to the abusers, not the person that experienced the abuse

we should be able to talk about trauma and addiction in a new and normal way. And how psychedelic assisted therapy can help us to heal from it.

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Website: www.thenewhealthinstitute.org

Instagram: @thenewhealthinstitute @thenewhealthclub

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Today I am talking to Patrick de Jongh founder of "When Nature Calls” in Amsterdam: you could say the fanciest smart shop in Amsterdam, hands down.

But it is more than a smart shop. The store shows how a stylish and modern place to sell innovative wellness products can look like.

No old and dusty space cakes here! Patrick founded “When Nature Calls” 26 years ago, and has been on a mission to disrupt and challenge the wellness industry to offer more to society ever since. The store in Amsterdam carries a great selection of functional mushrooms, truffles and innovative products from the new wellness industry. Microdosing for example has become an integral part of Patrick's wellness routine, helping him to stay more mindful and motivated. In the last 26 years he become an expert in developing a new idea around mushrooms related and psychedelic welllness.

Now the store is expanding, tuning into a first version of future wellness center with products and treatments.

Patrick and I talk about

• how create a high end brand in the new psychedelic wellness sector
• how his own experiences in the psychedelic space are connected to his business sense how psychedelic regulations and politics are affecting a psychedelic business, even as a wellness company
• how the future of a possible global new wellness centre can look like

Website: https://whennaturecalls.nl/

IG: @whennaturecalls.center

PLEASE enjoy 10% off their truffle products: Code THNC x WNC

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