Can psychedelics rewire the brain and heal trauma in just hours? In this episode, we explore Ibogaine and DMT, two powerful psychedelics transforming veteran mental health. Jeremy Tomlin, a Marine Corps veteran, shares his journey from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan to finding healing through alternative therapies. He opens up about the emotional toll of war, his struggles after the war, and how psychedelic-assisted therapy helping him reclaim his life.

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Standout Quotes:

"Afghanistan’s withdrawal shattered me. Everything we fought for vanished overnight."
"Psychedelics didn’t just help, they changed everything."
"For the first time in years, I felt like myself again."

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Fighter pilot Kegan Gill’s story is one of survival against all odds. He holds the record for the fastest survived ejection in naval aviation history—a catastrophic event that should have ended his life. Instead, it set him on a journey through recovery, PTSD, and a battle with the medical system that almost destroyed him. From ejecting at nearly the speed of sound to navigating the failures of conventional treatment for traumatic brain injury, Kegan’s experience is a testament to resilience, unconventional healing, and the truth about PTSD.

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Guest Info:

Kegan Gill is a former U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet pilot who survived the fastest ejection in naval aviation history. After a brutal recovery, he fought through misdiagnosed PTSD, pharmaceutical dependency, and the failures of conventional medicine to reclaim his life. Today, he is an advocate for better brain injury treatment and holistic healing approaches.

Standout Quotes:

-"PTSD isn’t just a mental health issue. It’s a symptom of a dysfunctional brain.

-"The Navy put me back in a jet, but the real battle came afterward."

- "The VA system isn’t broken—it’s working exactly as designed. And that’s the problem."

- "If I had gotten real TBI treatment early, I’d still be flying today."

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Dave Fielding’s path from Special Forces to intelligence operations took him deep into the world of covert missions, counterterrorism, and high-stakes decision-making. His experience spans U.S. intelligence agencies, global combat zones, and the fight against ISIS, but the toughest battles were often the ones unseen. His book, Into the Darkness,explores the mental and emotional toll of war, personal loss, and the resilience required to survive both battlefield and life after service.

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📖 Book:Into the Darkness: A Journey of Love, War, and Emotional Freedom
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