106: Taylor West on advancing psychedelic policy, aligning incentives with humanity, and mindful parenting
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In Episode 106 of People Are the Answer, Taylor West, Executive Director of the Healing Advocacy Fund, joins Jeffrey Zucker to discuss her path from political advocacy to pioneering work in psychedelic-assisted therapy policy. Taylor opens up about the human side of policymaking, the challenges and revelations of parenting, and her vision for realigning economic incentives to better serve humanity. A powerful conversation on healing, storytelling, and purposeful change.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro Clip
1:26 - Introductions
2:35 - What Motivates You?
6:28 - Where did you grow up?
14:42 - Policy Reform
19:50 - First Steps Post College
29:21 - Political Campaigning
35:52 - Legalization of Adult Use Cannabis
44:36 - Psychedelics
57:19 - Healing Advocacy Fund
1:07:16 - Finding Balance
1:14:14 - When Work Affected Change
1:17:23 - Ask Jeff a Question
1:20:59 - Most Grateful for
1:29:27 - Snap Your Fingers
1:33:41 - How to Support
Taylor:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-west-34736455/
Healing Advocacy Fund:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/healing-advocacy-fund/
https://healingadvocacyfund.org/
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 4/9/25
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