The Mindset Shift: Why Leaders Are Turning to Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies for Clarity and Growth

If wealth preservation, passive income, or precious metals have ever been on your radar, the link below is a great place to get started: https://www.7kmetals.com/blpodcast/share/l86ib Welcome to another episode of the Business Leaders of America Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Todd Youngblood, a seasoned fintech operator, military veteran, and the co-founder of Pneuma Gladius. After more than 15 years leading growth in the fintech and payments space, Todd reached a point where traditional markers of success no longer aligned with his inner reality. That realization set him on a powerful path toward healing, mental wellness, and redefining what meaningful success looks like. In our conversation, Todd opens up about the personal turning point that sparked this shift, why so many high achievers feel disconnected even after major financial wins, and how plant-based and psychedelic-assisted therapies played a role in helping him access greater clarity and empathy. We also dive into the vision behind Pneuma Gladius and how his work is supporting both entrepreneurs and the veteran and first-responder communities through ethical, structured healing modalities. If you’re interested in leadership evolution, mental-health innovation, or the intersection of performance and personal transformation, this episode offers a powerful perspective you won’t want to miss. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Co-Founder of Pneuma Gladius, an emerging mental-health and leadership organization focused on safe, ethical access to plant-based and psychedelic-assisted healing modalities for veterans, first responders, and high-performing leaders. • Former fintech and payments executive with more than 15 years of leadership experience driving growth, strategy, and operational scale across multiple high-growth companies. • United States military veteran, bringing lessons from service, resilience, and mission-driven leadership into his work supporting those navigating trauma, transition, and high-pressure environments. • Advisor and consultant to founders, executives, and organizations seeking to integrate mental-health-centered frameworks into their leadership and performance models. How to connect with Todd Youngblood • https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-youngblood/ • https://www.pneumagladius.com/ Show Notes [1:33] Todd shares the personal and professional turning point that led him to shift from fintech and payments toward mental health, healing, and redefining what success truly means. [7:34] Why many high achievers still feel disconnected even after major financial wins and how his own journey reshaped his definition of true success. [16:17] The role of plant-based and psychedelic-assisted therapies in his healing journey, explaining how, when approached responsibly and with proper guidance, these experiences can help leaders tap into greater creativity, empathy, and clarity. [27:47] The original vision behind founding Pneuma Gladius and the unmet needs in the mental-health and leadership space that inspired its creation. [35:44] The best ways for listeners to connect with Todd, learn more about his work, and get involved with the mission behind Pneuma Gladius. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices