#140 "Whiz" Buckley - Top Gun Pilot to Psychedelic Therapy. No Fallen Heroes Foundation episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 1H 25M

#140 "Whiz" Buckley - Top Gun Pilot to Psychedelic Therapy. No Fallen Heroes Foundation

from AWONDERJUNKIE · host Ryan Anderson

The extraordinary journey of a former Top Gun fighter pilot who turned to psychedelics for healing and transformation. Discover insights on trauma, resilience, and the healing power of psychedelics from a unique perspective that blends military experience with spiritual awakening. Whiz shares his transformative journey through psychedelic experiences, healing trauma, and the spiritual insights gained from ibogaine and DMT. Discover how these sacraments can lead to deep healing, the importance of responsible use, and the potential for societal change.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Wiz and His Journey 02:11 The Path to Becoming a Fighter Pilot 09:52 The Reality of Fighter Aviation 12:16 Transitioning to Civilian Life and Trading 18:36 Struggles with Trauma and Substance Abuse 20:58 Exploring Psychedelics for Healing 22:42 The Importance of Emotional Vulnerability in Military Culture 25:03 Facing Fears and Life-Changing Decisions 26:21 The Journey of Psychedelics and Healing 27:48 Breathwork and Its Importance in High-Stress Situations 28:53 Experiencing Ibogaine: A Deep Dive into Healing 30:45 The Power of Ibogaine in Treating Trauma 33:09 The Spiritual Awakening Through Psychedelics 36:58 Understanding Life, Death, and Forgiveness 40:50 The Transformative Power of Love and Empathy 43:16 The Role of God and Spirituality in Healing 47:08 The Experience of Five MEO DMT 51:47 The Bliss of Oneness with God 55:06 The Aftermath: Integration and Joy 56:03 The Transformative Experience of Five MEO DMT 57:30 Integration and Healing After the Retreat 01:00:30 The Birth of Sacred Warrior Fellowship 01:02:25 Exploring the Role of Psychedelics in Spirituality 01:06:41 The Fight for Psychedelic Legislation 01:10:26 The Future of Psychedelics and Healing 01:12:41 The Importance of Continuous Improvement in Healing 01:19:03 Navigating the Complexities of the Psychedelic Movement         Connect with Whiz https://www.instagram.com/officialwhizbuckley/ LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/whiz Twitter - https://twitter.com/Whiz https://whizbuckley.com/  No Fallen Heroes Foundation - https://nofallenheroes.org/   Music for episode Renick Turley SedonaFilm | Musician . Cinematographer. Editor  https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/ https://vimeo.com/renickdp   Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ awonderjunkie.com www.breathe4flow.com Rumble https://rumble.com/user/awonderjunkie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0   Incandescent lighting https://strainlesslighting.com/ 10% off use the code “WONDER” at checkout.  resources   Being True to You (Psychedelic integration) - https://beingtruetoyou.com Psychedelic Science Conference 2023 - https://psychedelicscience.org Sacred Warrior Fellowship - https://sacredwarriorfellowship.org/ No Fallen Heroes Foundation - https://nofallenheroes.org/      key  topics   Military trauma and recovery Psychedelic therapy and healing Personal transformation and resilience Psychedelic healing and trauma recovery Spiritual insights from ibogaine and DMT experiences The role of sacred sacraments in modern spirituality   keywords   fighter pilot, psychedelics, trauma healing, resilience, spiritual awakening, veteran mental health, Ibogaine, psilocybin, mental health recovery, military trauma psychedelics, ibogaine, DMT, healing trauma, spiritual awakening, veteran support, psychedelic therapy, consciousness, sacred sacraments, mental health, MAPS, Top Gun, Hero

The extraordinary journey of a former Top Gun fighter pilot who turned to psychedelics for healing and transformation. Discover insights on trauma, resilience, and the healing power of psychedelics from a unique perspective that blends military experience with spiritual awakening. Whiz shares his transformative journey through psychedelic experiences, healing trauma, and the spiritual insights gained from ibogaine and DMT. Discover how these sacraments can lead to deep healing, the importance of responsible use, and the potential for societal change. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Wiz and His Journey 02:11 The Path to Becoming a Fighter Pilot 09:52 The Reality of Fighter Aviation 12:16 Transitioning to Civilian Life and Trading 18:36 Struggles with Trauma and Substance Abuse 20:58 Exploring Psychedelics for Healing 22:42 The Importance of Emotional Vulnerability in Military Culture 25:03 Facing Fears and Life-Changing Decisions 26:21 The Journey of Psychedelics and Healing 27:48 Breathwork and Its Importance in High-Stress Situations 28:53 Experiencing Ibogaine: A Deep Dive into Healing 30:45 The Power of Ibogaine in Treating Trauma 33:09 The Spiritual Awakening Through Psychedelics 36:58 Understanding Life, Death, and Forgiveness 40:50 The Transformative Power of Love and Empathy 43:16 The Role of God and Spirituality in Healing 47:08 The Experience of Five MEO DMT 51:47 The Bliss of Oneness with God 55:06 The Aftermath: Integration and Joy 56:03 The Transformative Experience of Five MEO DMT 57:30 Integration and Healing After the Retreat 01:00:30 The Birth of Sacred Warrior Fellowship 01:02:25 Exploring the Role of Psychedelics in Spirituality 01:06:41 The Fight for Psychedelic Legislation 01:10:26 The Future of Psychedelics and Healing 01:12:41 The Importance of Continuous Improvement in Healing 01:19:03 Navigating the Complexities of the Psychedelic Movement Connect with Whiz https://www.instagram.com/officialwhizbuckley/ LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/whiz Twitter - https://twitter.com/Whiz https://whizbuckley.com/ No Fallen Heroes Foundation - https://nofallenheroes.org/ Music for episode Renick Turley SedonaFilm | Musician . Cinematographer. Editor https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/ https://vimeo.com/renickdp Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ awonderjunkie.com www.breathe4flow.com Rumble https://rumble.com/user/awonderjunkie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0 Incandescent lighting https://strainlesslighting.com/ 10% off use the code “WONDER” at checkout. resources Being True to You (Psychedelic integration) - https://beingtruetoyou.com Psychedelic Science Conference 2023 - https://psychedelicscience.org Sacred Warrior Fellowship - https://sacredwarriorfellowship.org/ No Fallen Heroes Foundation - https://nofallenheroes.org/ key topics Military trauma and recovery Psychedelic therapy and healing Personal transformation and resilience Psychedelic healing and trauma recovery Spiritual insights from ibogaine and DMT experiences The role of sacred sacraments in modern spirituality keywords fighter pilot, psychedelics, trauma healing, resilience, spiritual awakening, veteran mental health, Ibogaine, psilocybin, mental health recovery, military trauma psychedelics, ibogaine, DMT, healing trauma, spiritual awakening, veteran support, psychedelic therapy, consciousness, sacred sacraments, mental health, MAPS, Top Gun, Hero

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