"In the nearly 40 years that I have known Gilbert Martina, I have seen them grow as an authority in the field and become an extraordinary CEO and leader. Their leadership is characterized by not only a business perspective but also by considering mental health and the context of health in historical contexts and social realities. They connect the past, present, and future with an offer of hope. Gilbert is inspiring and decisive. This book is a must for anyone who wants to think about new leadership."

—John Leerdam, Director of the Slavery Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands

“I have had the privilege of witnessing Gilbert Martina’s journey as a modern medicine-man in his training at The Four Winds Society. Gilbert embodies the qualities of perseverance, humility, charisma, and a deep integrity and dedication to healing the world, which shines through in his work. In Healthy Minds, Healthy Nation, he invites us to discover the wisdom within ourselves and to recognize how meditation and shamanic practices can bring positive transformation not only to the individual but to our communities and the world. This is a relevant and timely book, written by a man who has walked the path of spirit with courage and authenticity. I keep Gilbert’s book by my bedside and am honored to endorse his work and vision.”

—Alberto Villoldo, PhD, Founder, The Four Winds Society

“Gilbert Martina walks the path of wisdom with humility, integrity, and an open heart. In Healthy Minds, Healthy Nation, he offers a map for healing that reminds us how personal transformation can radiate outward to uplift communities and nations.” 

—Marcela Lobos, author of The Sacred Andean Codes and lead faculty at The Four Winds Society

“Healthy Minds, Healthy Nations is a compelling manifesto that demonstrates how healthy minds form the foundation of strong, resilient societies. Martina—both in person and through this book—inspires entire communities to collaborate and achieve lasting success with his remarkable ability to connect and persevere.”

—Atilay Uslu, Founder of the Corendon Group of Companies

“As a healthcare CEO, Gilbert Martina led the team that realised the most modern hospital of the Caribbean, the Curaçao Medical Center. Under his leadership, the center played a major role in battling the COVID pandemic. With this wealth of experience in modern healthcare and crisis management, Gilbert, with this book, tells the story of why ancient knowledge matters to the modern world.”

—Ernst Kuipers, former Minister of Health, Welfare, and Sport, former CEO of Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and Professor of Gastroenterology.