#25 - Cameron Stewart: Psychedelics, Building the Future of Mental Health and Unlocking Human Potential

What if the future of mental health isn’t about managing symptoms, and is about unlocking human potential?In this episode of the Natural Genius podcast, Sam Bell speaks with Cameron Stewart, entrepreneur and Managing Director of Mirabilis Health, about his journey from building and exiting startups and digital product studios into the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted mental health care in Northern Ireland.In this conversation, Cameron shares how a period of “doing nothing” and going deeply into meditation reset old patterns of thought and opened a new direction. He reflects on stepping into the highly regulated world of trauma therapy and research, and on what it takes to build a centre focused on safety, healing, and transformation.This is an expansive conversation about growth, courage, stillness, family, human potential, and the future of mental health.This episode explores:• Choosing life experiences over convention and creating meaningful memories• From startups and brand strategy into mental health innovation• “Doing nothing” as a deliberate reset and strategic pause• Deep meditation and the effect of stillness on old thinking patterns• Trauma, PTSD, and the limitations of traditional approaches• Psychedelic-assisted therapies and why they are gaining attention in research settings• Building Mirabilis Health and the future of accessible mental health care• Human potential, healing, and creating the right conditions for transformation• Fatherhood, identity, and changing definitions of freedom and funImportant noteThis conversation includes discussion of psychedelic-assisted therapies, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and related mental health treatments. Laws, regulations, and clinical frameworks vary significantly across jurisdictions, including Ireland, Australia, and internationally. This episode is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, mental health advice, or legal advice, and it is not a recommendation to use any substance or treatment outside approved clinical, research, or other lawful settings. Anyone considering treatment should seek advice from appropriately qualified health professionals and comply with the laws and regulations in their location.Guest links• Cameron Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camastewart/• Mirabilis Health: https://www.mirabilishealth.co.uk/Chapters02:22 The Highway One trip and choosing experience over convention06:23 From clothing brand to startups, strategy, and exiting Dawson Andrews09:28 “Do nothing”: the note that changed Cameron’s next chapter10:15 Deep meditation, stillness, and resetting old thought patterns15:24 Entering mental health and building Mirabilis Health19:19 Trauma, PTSD, and the limits of conventional treatment models23:24 Psychedelic-assisted therapies and early research insights29:28 The bigger vision: expanding access and unlocking human potential39:27 Fatherhood, freedom, and redefining funAbout Natural GeniusThe Natural Genius podcast explores how people discover and express their natural strengths, instincts, and contributions.Through conversations with leaders, thinkers, builders, and practitioners across many fields, the podcast explores the signals that guide meaningful work and the choices that shape a life.More at https://naturalgenius.com.auLearn more about Sam: https://samanthabell.com.auSubscribe to hear future episodes.CreditsHosted by Samantha (Sam) Bell in Violet Town and Holywood, Northern Ireland, 11 March, 2026Produced at the Violet Town office 11 - 24 March, 2026