Matthew "Wiz" Buckley, a former F-18 Navy pilot and combat veteran, shares his background and journey from the military to trading and founding a foundation to combat veteran suicide. He discusses the losses he experienced in the military and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life. He also talks about his transformative experience with psychedelic-assisted therapy and how it helped him heal from childhood trauma and overcome addiction. Whiz Buckley, founder of the No Fallen Heroes Foundation, shares his journey of healing from trauma and his mission to end veteran suicide. He discusses the importance of addressing trauma in veterans and first responders, including those who have experienced military sexual trauma. Whiz advocates for the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy as a powerful tool for healing and highlights the need for broader access to these treatments. He emphasizes the role of individuals in driving change and encourages support for organizations like his that provide healing grants to those in need.

Keywords: Navy pilot, combat veteran, military, trading, foundation, veteran suicide, losses, transition, psychedelic-assisted therapy, healing, childhood trauma, addiction, veteran suicide, trauma, healing, psychedelic-assisted therapy, military sexual trauma, access to treatment

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