From Marine to Healer: Marisol Salgado-Garcia on Trauma, Truth, and Transformation

Send us Fan MailIn the high-stakes world of military service, stories of courage are expected—but the quiet battles that follow are often left untold. Marisol Salgado-Garcia’s journey brings those hidden struggles into the light. After two decades in the United States Marine Corps, she returned from the front lines carrying more than the weight of her missions—she faced the lasting impact of trauma and the complex realities of mental health.In this episode, we dive into Marisol’s powerful story—from her career as an aviation supply and logistics officer, with deployments to Iraq and leadership roles in NATO operations across Europe, to the deeply personal challenges that reshaped her life. Her path wasn’t linear, and it wasn’t easy—but it became a catalyst for something bigger.Today, Marisol is using her voice to create space for others—especially fellow service members—to confront, process, and heal. Her story is not just about resilience; it’s about transformation, honesty, and the courage to speak what many are still afraid to say.This conversation is a reminder that healing doesn’t happen overnight—and it doesn’t happen alone. If you or someone you know is navigating similar struggles, there is support, and there is hope.Listen to the full episode here and be part of a conversation that matters. Resources:Americans for Ibogaine - https://americansforibogaine.org/MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) - https://maps.org/Ayahuasca Retreat Center Etnikas, Sacred Valley, Peru - https://etnikas.com/Support the show☕ Fuel the Conversation! Loving the podcast? If you’d like to send a little cup of coffee my way in gratitude (and to keep me going!), I’d truly appreciate it. Because it’s the little things... Consider subscribing so you never miss a weekly episode!You can also find my videos on YouTube.