You’ve built a life that looks solid from the outside. A successful career. A leadership role. Children who depend on you. And yet something inside feels fractured, distant, or off-track.

Maybe you’re a newly single parent trying to hold it all together while silently wondering if you’re showing up fully for your kids.
Maybe you’re an entrepreneur who’s hit every milestone and still feel like you're missing you in the process. Maybe you’ve just come out of a divorce, and the emotional weight is catching up to your body, your energy, your identity.

At The Mind Shift Network, we work with people just like you: grounded, high-functioning individuals who are doing the work of life, but sensing there’s something deeper asking to be met.

A few years ago, I made a conscious decision to step away from what I knew. Not because I had it all figured out, but because something deeper was calling me to grow. There was no clear roadmap, just a quiet knowing that it was time to change. Instead of resisting the uncertainty, I chose to meet it with curiosity. That shift changed everything.

In a world moving faster than most of us can process, leaders are waking up to a quiet truth: success without self-awareness leaves something vital behind.

As a coach working with startup founders and executives, I’ve witnessed the limitations of purely strategy-driven growth. Today’s leaders aren’t just seeking profit, they’re seeking presence, purpose, and a deeper connection to themselves and their work.

And in that search, an unexpected yet powerful ally has emerged: psilocybin.

The world of startups is fueled by vision, urgency, and the relentless pursuit of “what’s next.” As a founder, you’re no stranger to long hours, high stakes, and the ever-present pressure to create, grow, and scale. But beneath the pitch decks, investor updates, and product sprints, there’s something deeper stirring for many leaders; a quiet but persistent question.

And that future is already here.

Today’s most impactful leaders are no longer the ones who control the loudest rooms or stack the most wins. They’re the ones who lead with self-awareness, empathy, and truth. They’re connected. Courageous. Willing to look inward before they lead outward.

Stepping into a Vice President role was the career milestone I thought I had been working toward for years. After moving through various middle management positions, navigating team challenges, hitting KPIs, proving myself again and again, I believed I was prepared. I thought the bigger title, the higher salary, and the wider influence would feel like stepping into my power.

Starting a new role is always a pivotal moment, but when you step into a leadership position with high expectations, pressure from senior management, and a chaotic company culture, the weight can feel immense.