Mental health is something that's often swept under the rug. But it's important to talk about it and understand how it can affect our lives. In this episode, Schellie Fanfan, and I discuss the effects of childhood trauma on mental health, stress management, and offer some tips for overcoming negativity. Also, Daniel Carcillo, former NHL player and Stanley Cup Champion, opens up about his struggles with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how psychedelics have helped him heal. In a raw and emotional interview, Carcillo discusses how psycho-assisted therapy using psychedelics has changed his life for the better. He introduces the motivation behind founding Wesana, his biotechnology company Wesana Health.

Topics Covered

Overcoming life obstacles

Counteracting emotional disturbances

Conflict resolution

Stress management

Symptom management (anxiety, depression, fear, self esteem, trauma)

Daniel’s journey leaving the NHL and his own personal struggle as a survivor of TBI (traumatic brain injury)

Daniel’s path to psychedelic-assisted therapy and his ultimate success with the treatment 

Founding Wesana (including the vision behind the company, the years of research that went into it–– as well as the pioneering work that the company is now doing in the mental health care space)

His work as an advocate for others afflicted by TBI

The future of psychedelic-assisted therapy in treating traumatic brain injuries and mental illnesses 




More on Shellie Fan Fan

Schellie Fanfan is a Haitian American female, born in Manhattan and raised in Queens Village, New York. She is the daughter of two strong parents who raised her with the values of honesty, ambition, kindness, family first and spiritual centeredness. Her father is a retired attorney and registered record administrator while her mother is a fashion designer and seamstress. She is the youngest of two daughters and a member of an extremely large extended family. Ms. Fanfan is the proud mother of Etana (18 years of age) and Philippe (16 years of age). She has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida in addition to two Master’s degrees from Florida State University in Mental Health Counseling and Human Services and Systems. Ms. Fanfan is a Florida State Licensed Mental Health Counselor since March of 2005. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Harmony Mental Health and Behavioral Services which in an outpatient interdisciplinary agency for children, adolescents and adults. Schellie is also the founder and sole owner of Ask Schellie Consulting, LLC where she consults with individuals, businesses, ministries and organizations to maximize performance and productivity. She is an ordained Minister who uses spiritual and psychological evidenced based interventions to transform lives, businesses and organizations.

More on Daniel Carcillo

Daniel Carcillo is founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wesana Health, a biotechnology company focused on developing the novel therapies of tomorrow and delivering new care paradigms today. A well-known speaker and advocate on behalf of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivors and people dealing with mental health challenges, Mr. Carcillo spent nearly a decade researching different treatment regimens and consulting experts to find effective care for his mental health conditions. In 2019, Mr. Carcillo founded Wesana, bringing together leaders in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries to move forward his vision to deliver novel pharmaceuticals that help optimize treatment outcomes for patients with mental health disorders.

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