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EPISODE · Aug 16, 2025 · 42 MIN

Breaking the Silence: Psychedelic Therapy for Veterans with Matt Zemon | VET S.O.S. “The Scoop”

from VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop · host Kingsley Scott, Shawn Welsh

What if the next chapter of your military transition wasn’t about struggle—but breakthrough?In this episode of VET S.O.S. “The Scoop,” host Kings welcomes Matt Zemon, a leading voice in the growing field of psychedelic therapy for veterans. Matt shares the insights behind his groundbreaking book The Veterans Guide to Psychedelics and reveals why more and more veterans are turning to psychedelic-assisted therapies to treat PTSD, depression, and emotional detachment after service.Matt and Kings explore:Why conventional treatments are not enough for many veteransWhat a psychedelic therapy journey looks like—from preparation to integrationThe life-changing role of ceremonies, coaching, and communityOptions for legal access in the U.S. (like ketamine clinics and Oregon retreats)How nonprofits like Heroic Hearts Project are offering fully funded retreats to help veterans healKings gets vulnerable, sharing his personal battle with mental health, isolation, and post-service weight gain. His story mirrors countless others who feel stuck after transition—and his journey of transformation is a testament to the power of seeking new tools.This episode is your invitation to step outside the stigma and into a conversation about healing with integrity, science, and soul.🎧 Whether you're a veteran, spouse, caregiver, or advocate—this is the episode you need to hear.Resources Mentioned:📚 The Veterans Guide to Psychedelics – Available on Amazon🌐 www.mattzemon.com🎥 Matt’s TEDx Talk – Psychedelics Are Catalysts, Not Cures🤝 www.heroicheartsproject.org – Apply for a veteran healing scholarship🔔 Subscribe and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.#PsychedelicTherapy #VeteranSupport #VETSOS #MentalHealthMatters #PTSDHelp #MilitaryTransition #MattZemon #AlternativeHealing #CombatPTSD #VeteransVoice #GrabTheLifeline #TheScoop

What if the next chapter of your military transition wasn’t about struggle—but breakthrough?In this episode of VET S.O.S. “The Scoop,” host Kings welcomes Matt Zemon, a leading voice in the growing field of psychedelic therapy for veterans. Matt shares the insights behind his groundbreaking book The Veterans Guide to Psychedelics and reveals why more and more veterans are turning to psychedelic-assisted therapies to treat PTSD, depression, and emotional detachment after service.Matt and Kings explore:Why conventional treatments are not enough for many veteransWhat a psychedelic therapy journey looks like—from preparation to integrationThe life-changing role of ceremonies, coaching, and communityOptions for legal access in the U.S. (like ketamine clinics and Oregon retreats)How nonprofits like Heroic Hearts Project are offering fully funded retreats to help veterans healKings gets vulnerable, sharing his personal battle with mental health, isolation, and post-service weight gain. His story mirrors countless others who feel stuck after transition—and his journey of transformation is a testament to the power of seeking new tools.This episode is your invitation to step outside the stigma and into a conversation about healing with integrity, science, and soul.🎧 Whether you're a veteran, spouse, caregiver, or advocate—this is the episode you need to hear.Resources Mentioned:📚 The Veterans Guide to Psychedelics – Available on Amazon🌐 www.mattzemon.com🎥 Matt’s TEDx Talk – Psychedelics Are Catalysts, Not Cures🤝 www.heroicheartsproject.org – Apply for a veteran healing scholarship🔔 Subscribe and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.#PsychedelicTherapy #VeteranSupport #VETSOS #MentalHealthMatters #PTSDHelp #MilitaryTransition #MattZemon #AlternativeHealing #CombatPTSD #VeteransVoice #GrabTheLifeline #TheScoop

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