S3_E2 Merlin Huynh: Family Resilience, Psychedelic Healing, and Bridging Cultural Divides

Today's guest is Merlin Huynh, a psychedelic facilitator and educator at Sero, a leading company in alternative mental health. In this episode, Merlin shares his family's incredible journey from war-torn Vietnam to Canada, his personal experiences with psychedelics, and his mission to destigmatize mental health treatments, especially within the Asian community. Merlin's story is a testament to the transformative power of psychedelics and the importance of cultural representation in the mental health space.

Episode Highlights:

• Family History: Merlin's parents' harrowing escape from Vietnam, including his mother's four-year imprisonment in a camp while pregnant.
• Personal Journey: How psychedelics helped Merlin process grief and trauma after his father's passing, leading to his career in alternative mental health.
• Cultural Impact: Merlin's commitment to breaking stigmas around mental health in the Asian community and being a "cycle breaker" in his family.
• Sero's Mission: The company's dedication to providing natural, intentional healing alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs, with a focus on microdosing.
• Future Vision: Sero's plans to create community hubs and retreat centers for education and guided psychedelic experiences.
• Industry Insights: Merlin's hopes for collaboration between above-ground and underground psychedelic communities, and his vision for responsible access to psychedelics.