Former Police Officer heals PTSD | Ep.40 — Sande's 5-MeO-DMT Story

In this episode, Arthur sits down with Sande, a retired RCMP officer, mother of two, and long-time Enfold community member, to explore her journey through trauma, healing, and reclamation of self. Sande shares openly about living with undiagnosed PTSD following a near-fatal plane crash, years of panic, anxiety, and emotional shutdown, and the toll this took on her marriage, career, and sense of self. She reflects on her initial resistance to psychedelics, shaped by her background in law enforcement, and what ultimately allowed her to say yes to 5-MeO-DMT and the Enfold process.Across two visits to Enfold — one alongside her husband as their relationship stood on the edge of separation, and another after retirement — Sande describes profound somatic release, shifts in self-worth, forgiveness, and nervous system regulation. She speaks powerfully about learning to stop burying pain, allowing herself to feel again, and moving from “waiting for the light at the end of the tunnel” to realizing she is living in the light now. This conversation is a testament to embodied healing, relational repair, and the courage it takes to meet life fully after years of survival.If you'd like to hear more stories like this visit: enfold.org/still-in-it/— Enfold offers safe and sacred transformational experiences combining psychedelic medicines, breathwork, coaching, and somatic modalities, with a grounding in Buddhist philosophy. We come together as a community to support one another on the path of transformation with events, circles, and ongoing programs. Ready to embark on your own transformational journey? Learn more about our programs at: ⁠https://enfold.org