Mr. Hillaker has been battling mental health obstacles his whole life. He was able to fulfill a dream of becoming an underwater welder, until his bipolar became unmanageable and he tried to kill himself. The aftermath of the overdose left him with brain damage.

After 10 years of battling treatment-resistant bipolar, he stumbled upon psilocybin. Psilocybin has given him the opportunity to overcome his mental health obstacles to achieve greatness as a triathlete and mental health advocate, while also seeking a degree in psychology and serving as a mentor to others who face similar obstacles.