EPISODE · Jul 10, 2025 · 49 MIN
Alternative PTSD Treatments That Work
from Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military Service · host Scott DeLuzio
Blown up. Burned out. Ready to end it all. That's where Sam Peterson found himself after his second deployment as an EOD tech. He nearly took his own life until one unexpected moment changed everything. What followed was a raw journey through trauma, healing, and finding purpose on the other side. In this episode, Sam lays it all out. The silent epidemic of blast-induced brain trauma. The VA's broken model that tells you to "just manage it". And most importantly, the groundbreaking treatments that are helping veterans reclaim their lives in days, not years. Ketamine therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, hyperbaric oxygen, and guided psychedelic experiences aren't fringe anymore. They're saving lives. Sam breaks down exactly how they work, who they're for, and why veterans need access to them now. If you're tired of the runaround, if you feel like you've hit a wall, this episode might be the first real step toward getting your life back. Timestamps00:02:00 - The moment Sam almost took his own life 00:04:30 - Why the VA's "symptom management" model is broken 00:13:00 - The truth about TMS, ketamine, and hyperbaric therapy 00:28:00 - Why neuroplasticity can hurt you if done wrong 00:36:15 - Safe and smart ways veterans are using psychedelicsLinks & ResourcesVeteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 Website: https://www.mindspadenver.com Follow Sam Peterson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-peterson-mba/TranscriptView the transcript for this episode.
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