Holly

Holly

COO Co-Founder

Holly Paterson is an enthusiastic artist, passionate psychedelic therapy advocate, and Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder of Heroic Hearts Project Australia. With a background in national security, Holly previously served as a member of the intelligence community.

Her personal challenges, including bouts of depression, suicidal ideation, and since 2017, complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), have shaped her journey.

Following a transformative period in 2018 that included a suicide attempt, Holly embarked on a transformative voyage to South America, where she pursued alternative treatment through participation in a traditional shamanic plant medicine retreat held in Peru. Her immersive experiences during this period proved to be pivotal, leading to profound shifts in her outlook on life.

In addition to her own transformative journey, Holly plays an active role in her community by facilitating a support group dedicated to Veterans and First Responders. Additionally, she serves as a Lived Experience Ambassador for the Neuromedicines Discovery Centre at Monash University, where she contributes her unique perspective and insights. Holly has been an advocate for the integration of psychedelic assisted therapies into mainstream healthcare. Her advocacy efforts have contributed to the reevaluation and rescheduling of Psilocybin and MDMA, recognising their potential therapeutic benefits. Through her artistic pursuits, commitment to the veteran and first responder community, advocacy for psychedelic therapy, and community involvement, Holly leverages her diverse experiences to drive positive change and support individuals on their own journeys toward healing and growth.