S5 E34: Talking with a Seeker, Jaesen Kanter

Jaesen Kanter is a USAF veteran whose life was forever changed when he served as a first responder to the crash of a C-5 Galaxy at Ramstein Air Base; a tragedy that claimed 13 lives. This pivotal experience set him on a profound healing journey that spans over three decades. While struggling with severe PTSD and experiencing the limitations of conventional treatments, Jaesen became an advocate for alternative healing approaches, founding Humboldt Oil and Two Trees Botanicals to develop plant-based alternatives to pharmaceutical medications. His work bridgesmultiple worlds; military and civilian, traditional and holistic medicine- as he champions transformative healing for veterans and others suffering from trauma.A UCLA Film School Alumni, Jaesen now combines his creative background with his lived experience to advocate for healthcare innovation and reform within the VA system. His mission is deeply personal: ensuring that healing is accessible to all who need it, particularly those from marginalized communities. Through hisadvocacy, entrepreneurship, and personal testimony, Jaesen works to create understanding and acceptance of diverse healing modalities that address thewhole person—mind, body, and spirit.