Rebirth through Psychedelics: A Female Veteran Confronts the Darkness

Psychedelic Therapy for Veterans

In this episode, we explore the therapeutic potential of psychedelics with a veteran of the Cultural Support Team, the women who served with special ops forces in Afghanistan and paved the way for women to be allowed in combat. Jamie had life-changing experiences with psychedelics, confronting her darkness, learning surrender, and finding a way back from PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Join us as we explore different perspectives on the integration of women in the military and the role of community, vulnerability, and emotions in healing.

[00:01:01] Purpose found in tragedy, enlisted for service.

[00:04:42] Women join special operations to enhance missions.

[00:09:15] PTSD trauma buried.

[00:13:05] Identity crisis after leaving the military.

[00:14:59] Lost, depressed, anxious, isolating, restless, critical, unacknowledged trauma.

[00:21:17] Intense ayahuasca experience leads to breakthrough.

[00:25:14] Psychedelic experience breaks through resistance; is heart-opening.

[00:27:19] Psychedelic journey leads to genuine rebirth.

[00:34:54] Ego and self-conflict, exhausting experience.

[00:37:34] Ayahuasca purge teaches vulnerability and community importance.

[00:42:12] Changed energy, psychedelics, lessons from dog.

[00:45:51] Future in healing, learning about Eastern medicine.

[00:49:38] Veteran spouses' trauma helps healing and understanding.

[00:54:22] Spread awareness of Heroic Hearts Project.