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EPISODE · Nov 8, 2023 · 1H 3M

#87 - Top Gun Pilot/Founder of No Fallen Heroes - Matthew 'Whiz' Buckley

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*Recorded on July 19th, 2023*Danny Rodriguez talks with Navy Top Gun Fighter Pilot/CEO of Top Gun Options/Founder of No Fallen Heroes, Matthew ‘Whiz’ Buckley, about his time as a Top Gun Fighter Pilot, his thoughts on the “Top Gun” Franchise, why he wanted to join the military, his upbringing in New Jersey/Philadelphia, his ‘service above self’ mantra, how PTSD affects veterans, his transition from the military to regular life, how he got into the use of psychedelics, why prevention of veteran suicide means so much to Whiz, the lack of help veterans receive from our own government, a crazy life-changing trip with famous veterans Marcus Lutrell & Jarred Taylor, his plans to work with politicians to create legislation using psychedelics to prevent veteran suicide, how trauma can blindside you, Whiz's advice to those looking to start using psychedelics as medicine, the importance of integration, trauma shaming, having a plan when working with psychedelics, & the mission statement/core values of 'No Fallen Heroes'.Follow us on social media to keep up with all things Alternate Take! Links below.Links for Alternate Take: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/alternatetakeIG: https://www.instagram.com/alternatetakepodcastFB: https://facebook.com/alternatetakepodcastYT: https://www.youtube.com/@alternatetakepodcastApple Podcasts: https://www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternate-take/id1455108634Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ySpAOIkKcwIfIthGjNCdH?si=188e61e3d5d24d75The Wellness Company: https://www.twc.health/alternatetake 10% OFF Discount Code: ALTERNATETAKELinks for this episodes guest, Matthew ‘Whiz’ Buckley:Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/official_whizbuckleyNo Fallen Heroes: https://nofallenheroes.comTop Gun Options: https://topgunoptions.com

*Recorded on July 19th, 2023*Danny Rodriguez talks with Navy Top Gun Fighter Pilot/CEO of Top Gun Options/Founder of No Fallen Heroes, Matthew ‘Whiz’ Buckley, about his time as a Top Gun Fighter Pilot, his thoughts on the “Top Gun” Franchise, why he wanted to join the military, his upbringing in New Jersey/Philadelphia, his ‘service above self’ mantra, how PTSD affects veterans, his transition from the military to regular life, how he got into the use of psychedelics, why prevention of veteran suicide means so much to Whiz, the lack of help veterans receive from our own government, a crazy life-changing trip with famous veterans Marcus Lutrell & Jarred Taylor, his plans to work with politicians to create legislation using psychedelics to prevent veteran suicide, how trauma can blindside you, Whiz's advice to those looking to start using psychedelics as medicine, the importance of integration, trauma shaming, having a plan when working with psychedelics, & the mission statement/core values of 'No Fallen Heroes'.Follow us on social media to keep up with all things Alternate Take! Links below.Links for Alternate Take: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/alternatetakeIG: https://www.instagram.com/alternatetakepodcastFB: https://facebook.com/alternatetakepodcastYT: https://www.youtube.com/@alternatetakepodcastApple Podcasts: https://www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternate-take/id1455108634Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ySpAOIkKcwIfIthGjNCdH?si=188e61e3d5d24d75The Wellness Company: https://www.twc.health/alternatetake 10% OFF Discount Code: ALTERNATETAKELinks for this episodes guest, Matthew ‘Whiz’ Buckley:Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/official_whizbuckleyNo Fallen Heroes: https://nofallenheroes.comTop Gun Options: https://topgunoptions.com

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*Recorded on July 19th, 2023*Danny Rodriguez talks with Navy Top Gun Fighter Pilot/CEO of Top Gun Options/Founder of No Fallen Heroes, Matthew ‘Whiz’ Buckley, about his time as a Top Gun Fighter Pilot, his thoughts on the “Top Gun” Franchise, why he...

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