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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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
🌍 Website:www.davefielding.com
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Former Australian Special Forces soldier and pro fighter Tim Thomas shares how breathwork helped him battle PTSD, fatigue, and the struggles of transitioning from military life. He dives into the science behind nervous system regulation, sleep optimization, and why high performers struggle to slow down. Tune in to learn how breathwork can be the game-changer for energy, focus, and recovery.

00:00 – Introduction to Tim Thomas02:30 – How breathwork in combat helped him stay sharp08:45 – Overcoming PTSD and chronic exhaustion15:20 – The impact of sleep on recovery and mental health25:10 – Breathwork techniques you can use today32:00 – The role of testosterone and hormonal balance40:15 – Why mainstream recovery methods often fail50:00 – Practical steps to reclaim energy and focus

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Tim Thomas – Former Australian Special Forces soldier, pro fighter, and founder of Breathwork in Bed. His mission is to help veterans and high-performers break free from exhaustion and reclaim their lives through breathwork techniques.

🗣️ "If you're not sleeping, you're not healing—fatigue drives everything into the dirt."
🗣️ "We were trained to push hard, but never taught how to hit the brakes."
🗣️ "Anger is like writing a $100 check when you only have $2 in your account—it drains you even more."

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In this episode, we chat with strength & conditioningcoach, personal trainer, and doer of hard things, Army vet Justin Biays. We dive into his military experience, fitness philosophy, exercise theory, Kandahar Airfield stories, and, of course, his love for chicken strips.

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Strength & Conditioning, Physical Fitness, Training Hard, Exercise Science, Performance Coaching, Athletic Development, Discipline & Grit, Functional Training, Strength Training, Endurance, Military Life, Hard Truths, Grit & Resilience, Doing Hard Things, Mental Toughness, Leadership, Veteran Experience, Overcoming Challenges, Tactical Training, Military Discipline, Chicken Strips, Recovery Fuel, Eat Big Train Big, Protein Power, Food for Gains, Cheat Meals, Chicken Strip Connoisseur, Fueling Performance

In this season finale, Thad and Tyler reflect on their podcasting journey, discussing technical difficulties, lessons learned, and the importance of audience engagement. They critique the content found on LinkedIn, share insights from their guests, and explore personal growth and accountability. The conversation touches on military culture and the pride associated with service, all while maintaining a light-hearted and humorous tone. In this conversation, Tyler and Thad explore various themes including pride in professional spaces, the duality of social media platforms like LinkedIn, and the lessons learned from their podcasting journey. They discuss the complexities of military identity and the moral dilemmas surrounding war, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and future directions for their podcast.

Alison Smith helps individuals overcome stress and anxiety by using metaphorical coaching techniques. Learn how shifting perspectives can reconnect you with your logical mind and uncover solutions hidden in nature. This episode is perfect for anyone feeling stuck in life or career.

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Keywords: overcoming overwhelm, metaphor coaching, stress management, finding solutions, mental clarity, anxiety,depression