Ep. 96 - Healing Wounds of War with Plant Medicine: A Conversation with Award-Winning Director Marty Stalker

Award-winning filmmaker Marty Stalker shares his deeply personal journey of serving as a Section Commander in the British Royal Marine Commandos during operational theaters of war in Iraq and Afganistan and his struggles after returning home. When conventional treatments were insufficient to alleviate the post-traumatic stress that plagued him, Marty found relief via a variety of “plant medicines.”  In this episode, Marty describes his experiences and speaks candidly about the heavy substance use, suicidality, and other mental health issues that many veterans struggle with after returning home from tours of duty.For more on Marty Stalker, visit: https://martystalker.com/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MartyStalkerIf you live in the US and are a veteran or loved one struggling with mental health challenges, below are potential resources for support:Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/US Dept. of Veterans Affairs: https://mentalhealth.va.gov/NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Resources for Veterans and Active Duty Service Members and the Families: https://www.nami.org/your-journey/veterans-active-duty/