What does it mean to truly heal? In this powerful episode, Socrates Rosenfeld—West Point grad, former Army helicopter pilot, and CEO of Jane Technologies—opens up about trauma, transformation, and how cannabis became a catalyst for self-discovery. He shares how military life shaped his emotional resilience, the founding story of Jane, and why embracing vulnerability is the new strength in leadership. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, veteran, or simply curious about conscious healing—this one will move you.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro & Childhood Name Origins
03:00 - The Power of Naming & Identity
06:00 - Growing Up: Family Dynamics & Early Lessons
10:00 - Masculinity, Fatherhood & Emotional Repression
15:00 - Leadership Through Compassion
21:00 - Military Trauma & Post-Service Healing
25:00 - Discovering Cannabis as a Healing Tool
29:00 - Founding Jane Technologies
33:00 - Redefining Freedom: Money vs. Meaning
38:00 - Building Jane & Facing the Unknown
42:00 - Entrepreneurship: Embracing Uncertainty
46:00 - Investors & the Human Side of Leadership
48:00 - Mental Wellness & Surfing for Balance
52:00 - Learning from Nature, Loss & Stillness
56:00 - What's Next for Jane Technologies
58:00 - AI, Cannabis & the Future of Retail
01:00:00 - Final Rapid-Fire: Music, Childhood, Inspiration