Join Nick Badis as he shares his transition from military to civilian life, highlighting how jujitsu taught him patience and problem-solving. Discover how his experiences with psychedelics and an Ayahuasca journey in Peru reshaped his views on self-worth and masculinity. Nick discusses integrating compassion and balance into his personal growth, leading to his work in therapy and internal family systems. He also touches on his challenges with the VA, the importance of body awareness, and a fundraiser for a stem cell clinic. Tune in for insights on community support and details about an upcoming event with Dean Lister.

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Join Jordan Ryan Ohara as he speaks with Nick Badis, an Army veteran and holistic psychotherapist, about his journey from military life to mental health advocacy. Learn how martial arts, Ayahuasca, and Internal Family Systems therapy helped Nick heal and inspire others.

Transitioning from Army infantryman to holistic psychotherapist.

The healing power of jiu-jitsu and martial arts.

Insights from Nick’s life-changing Ayahuasca experience.

Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and its role in trauma healing.

Details on Stem Cells and Submissions—a fundraiser for veterans.

Event Spotlight:

Stem Cells and Submissions

Where: San Diego Harley-Davidson Center

What: Jiu-jitsu seminar with Dean Lister, supporting veteran therapies.

Tickets & Info: @baddest145 on Instagram

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(0:00) Nick Badis' transition from military to civilian life and jujitsu's role

(5:38) Lessons from jujitsu on patience and problem-solving

(7:08) Awareness in jujitsu and business

(8:23) Introduction of Nick Badis and his background

(10:20) Nick Badis on psychedelics and his path to therapy

(15:01) Nick Badis' exploration of world religions and healing practices

(19:18) Nick Badis' Ayahuasca experience in Peru

(22:21) The transformative impact of Ayahuasca on Nick Badis' decisions

(29:08) Nick's internal struggle with self-worth and military experiences

(33:01) Encountering the divine feminine and the vision of the snake and tree of life

(37:22) Integrating compassion and balance into personal growth and societal views on masculinity

(41:08) Transition into therapy and internal family systems

(55:44) Stem cell clinic fundraiser and the importance of body awareness

(1:00:18) Nick's struggles with VA and physical therapies

(1:03:27) Introduction to stem cell therapy and overcoming help stigma

(1:06:43) Miracle Hope Foundation and community support

(1:08:03) Fundraiser event details with Dean Lister

(1:12:20) The importance of community support in healing

(1:13:11) Surgery as a last resort and stem cell therapy for vertebrae

(1:16:10) Promoting alternative healing methods and event details

(1:18:42) Social media and ticket information for the fundraiser event

(1:19:10) Closing remarks and appreciation