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Episode 7: My Life After: War in Iraq - “From PTSD to Psychedelic Healing”

Episode 7: My Life After: War in Iraq - “From PTSD to Psychedelic Healing”

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 Summary: In this conversation, Paula C shares her transformative journey from Colombia to the U.S., her experiences in the military, and the impact of war on her mental health. She discusses her struggles with PTSD and the healing power of psychedelics, particularly through organizations like Heroic Hearts Project. Paula also delves into her passion for filmmaking, highlighting her upcoming project that addresses the challenges faced by veterans. Throughout the discussion, she emphasizes resilience, the importance of storytelling, and the need for alternative healing methods for those affected by trauma.

Link to Paula’s Short Film: https://vimeo.com/653267743/562ad49b38

Fundraising for Paula’s Feature Film: https://gofund.me/6137e495

Heroic Hearts: https://heroicheartsproject.org/

Takeaways: Paula's journey from Colombia to the U.S. shaped her identity.Military service provided Paula with leadership skills for filmmaking.Experiencing war led to deep trauma and PTSD.Psychedelics can offer alternative healing for veterans.The importance of integration therapy after psychedelic experiences.Filmmaking is a way for Paula to share her story and help others.Paula's film 'Let There Be Light' focuses on veterans' healing journeys.Resilience is key in overcoming life's challenges.The stigma around psychedelics needs to be addressed.Personal experiences drive Paula's storytelling in film.

#Podcast #Storytelling #MyLifeAfter #Filmmaking #VeteranVoices #VeteranStories #MilitaryLife #VeteranHealing #PTSDRecovery #WarAndMentalHealth #HeroicHeartsProject #MentalHealthAwareness #PTSD #TraumaHealing #PsychedelicTherapy #AlternativeHealing #Resilience #PsychedelicHealing #PlantMedicine #IntegrationTherapy #MentalHealthMatters #HealingJourneys #WomenInFilm
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