#133 From Doctor to Poker Pro: Dr. Jaclynn Moskow's Incredible Journey

In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart is joined by physician, writer, and former professional poker player, Dr. Jaclynn Moskow. Dr. Moskow opens up about her unconventional path, detailing out her journey from medical school led her to the world of professional poker. She discusses the mental and physical toll of medical training, her subsequent success in poker, and how these experiences informed her understanding of risk, decision-making, personal health, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Moskow also explores her struggles with mental health, the role of psychedelics in her recovery, and her views on the current state of psychiatric treatment.

Guest Bio and Links:

Dr. Jaclynn Moskow is a physician, writer, and former professional poker player. With a diverse background in bench and clinical research, Dr. Moskow transitioned to poker after medical school, where she played professionally for seven years. She now runs a writing and digital marketing business focused on ethical healers and continues to explore the intersections of health, psychology, and personal development.

Listeners can learn more about Dr. Jaclynn Moskow at her website, and on X @DrJaclynnMoskow

Resources:

Bad Therapy: Why Kids Aren’t Growing Up By Abigail Shrier 

Show Notes:

(0:00) Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart   

(0:15) Dr. Hart introduces Dr. Jaclynn Moskow to the listeners 

(0:55) Dr. Moskow gives a brief background about herself

(1:40) From med school to professional poker player 

(6:45) Comparing poker to entrepreneurship

(15:45) Question: How did psychedelics play a role in your weight loss? 

(18:00) Ketamine as a treatment 

(21:20) Dr. Moskow discusses her weight loss regimen 

(23:30) “You are under no obligation to explore your trauma. You do not have to identify with your trauma. Trauma does not need to be honored. There are no trauma rules.” 

(36:55) “You can't really wallow in self-pity and take action at the same time.”

(37:00) The role of psychedelics 

(46:40) “Your therapist will retrigger your trauma and then you'll need another appointment.  Your psychiatrist will play dosing games with your meds and then you'll need another appointment. Your psychologist will uncover new depths of fear and then you'll need another appointment. Suffering is perpetuated by fixating on suffering. The mental health industry profits off of this prolonging. A painful past is not the path.”

(47:30) Bad Therapy: Why Kids Aren’t Growing Up By Abigail Shrier

(55:00) Closing thoughts

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community. 

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