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From the Battlefield to Healing: Jay Kopelman's Journey with Psychedelics
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Whiz sits down with retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Jay Kopelman to explore his harrowing journey from the horrors of combat to the depths of trauma and PTSD. Jay shares his story of survival, including an unsuccessful suicide attempt, and his life-changing experiences with psychedelic medicine—ibogaine and Bufo (toad)—that not only saved his life but healed his soul. These treatments helped him understand his relationship with his son, conquer his struggles with alcohol, and find a renewed purpose.
Marines Save Puppy During Intense Fallujah Firefight
In this video, retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Jay Kopelman recounts his experience rescuing a puppy during a fierce firefight in Fallujah. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Jay shares insights into his upbringing and military service.
Be Loyal To Your Team, Friends, and Your Dogs. With Jay Kopelman
Jocko Willink interviews Jay Kopelman, a former U.S. Navy and Marine Corps officer. Kopelman shares compelling stories from his military career, including the rescue of a dog named Lava during the Iraq War, highlighting the deep emotional bonds formed in combat. He reflects on his transition to civilian life, discussing challenges such as PTSD and the importance of community and alternative therapies in the healing process.
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Revolutionizing PTSD Treatment: Psychedelic Research for Veteran
Our Executive Director, Jay Kopelman, opens up about his experience with psychedelic therapy and what it was like to go through treatment at The Mission Within.
From personal challenges to profound breakthroughs, he reminds us: “Every journey is different.” Jay’s story is a testament to the courage it takes to heal and the hope these therapies can bring.
Psychoactive Drug Ibogaine Effectively Treats Traumatic Brain Injury in Special Ops Military Vets
A Stanford Medicine study found that ibogaine, a psychoactive compound, significantly improved PTSD, depression, anxiety, and overall functioning in veterans with traumatic brain injuries. Participants reported an average 88% reduction in PTSD symptoms one month post-treatment.
Advancing the Science & Application of Psychedelics to Improve Mental Health
The Charmaine and Gordon McGill Center for Psychedelic Research and Therapy at Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, is dedicated to advancing the application of psychedelics in treating mental health disorders through impactful clinical research. As the first center of its kind in Texas, it focuses on aiding individuals suffering from severe depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders, with particular attention to military veterans and adults affected by early childhood trauma.
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Whether you’re struggling with PTSD, depression, or trauma, these retreats offer access to safe, medically supervised therapies using entheogens like ibogaine, psilocybin, and 5-MeO-DMT—combined with integration support and functional medicine.
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