Payton Nyquvest: Psychedelics, stigma, science and startups | High Agency 13
Payton Nyquvest, founder and CEO of Numinus, is leading the charge in redefining mental health care through psychedelic-assisted therapy.
In this episode, Payton shares how his personal journey of healing from chronic pain and mental health challenges inspired him to create Numinus, a company at the forefront of Canada’s growing psychedelic industry. From the science-backed potential of psilocybin and MDMA to the market’s rapid global expansion, Payton offers insights into how ancient practices and modern innovations are coming together to transform mental wellness.
Don’t miss this conversation about the future of mental health care and how these treatments are transforming lives and shaping the future.
Featuring
Payton Nyquvest
CEO & Founder
Numinus
Payton Nyquvest, founder and CEO of Numinus, is a trailblazer in psychedelic-assisted therapy, pioneering mental health solutions that bridge ancient wisdom and modern science. Driven by his own journey of healing from chronic pain and mental health challenges, Payton established Numinus to offer safe, research-backed psychedelic therapies. Under his leadership, Numinus has become a leading force in Canada’s emerging psychedelic industry, advancing treatments that promise transformative impacts on mental wellness.
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CEO
Skyrocket Digital
Software engineer turned marketer, Mo is an entrepreneur, cultural curator and technologist. In his role as founder and CEO of Skyrocket Digital, he helps clients with business, brand and technology to launch new ideas and grow their businesses.
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00:00 Intro
00:39 Meet Payton Nyquvest
03:51 Life Before Numinous
04:18 Chronic Pain & Mental Health
06:54 Searching for Healing
08:29 Ayahuasca & Radical Acceptance
10:34 Life After Pain
12:29 Identity Shift & Relationships
14:02 Why Numinous Began
18:47 The Container Matters
21:49 Mental Health Beyond Psychedelics
26:24 Leading a Psychedelic Company
31:30 Public Markets & Pressure
36:00 Founder Lessons
39:14 Building a Mission-Driven Team
42:51 FDA, MDMA & Reality Check
50:20 What Comes Next
55:04 Looking Back
58:27 Where to Learn More
58:48 Closing Reflections