From SEAL Team 6 to Mental Health Innovator – Marcus Capone’s Mission

In Part 1, Marcus shared his journey through SEAL Team 6 selection, elite training, and the warrior mindset needed to perform at the highest level. Now, in Part 2, we explore the battle after war—PTSD, brain trauma, and recovery.

After service, Marcus struggled with PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI)—hidden battles many Special Operations veterans face. When standard treatments failed, he and his wife, Amber Capone, launched VETS: Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions, pioneering alternative mental health therapies for veterans.

Now, he co-founded TARA Mind, expanding psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans and civilians, redefining mental healthcare.

💥 What You’ll Learn:

✅ Why PTSD treatments fail Special Operations veterans
✅ The therapies that transformed Marcus’s life
✅ How VETS & TARA Mind are reshaping mental healthcare
✅ The biggest struggles veterans face post-service
✅ The link between brain trauma, performance & recovery
✅ SEAL training lessons for leadership & resilience

📢 About Marcus Capone – Former SEAL Team 6 Operator, Mental Health Advocate & Entrepreneur:

🔹 Co-Founder & CEO, TARA Mind – Expanding psychedelic-assisted therapy
🔹 Co-Founder & Chairman, VETS Foundation – Leading alternative PTSD treatments
🔹 Navy SEAL | SEAL Team 6 | Advanced SEAL Instructor

🌍 Learn More About Marcus & His Work:

🔹 TARA Mind → https://www.taramind.com/
🔹 VETS Foundation → https://vetsolutions.org/
🔹 Marcus on IG → @marcuscapone
🔹 VETS Foundation on IG → @veteransolutions

🔥 More from Judd Lienhard: former college athlete, Army Ranger, and performance coach specializing in mental toughness, leadership, and high performance. 

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⏱️ Timestamps:

⏳ 00:00:00 – SEAL Team 6 & The Mental Toll of War
⏳ 00:10:14 – PTSD vs. TBI: Hidden Brain Injuries in SEALs
⏳ 00:20:45 – Marcus’s Breaking Point & Seeking Help
⏳ 00:25:12 – Psychedelic Therapy That Changed Everything
⏳ 00:35:48 – How Marcus & Amber Founded VETS
⏳ 00:40:22 – TARA Mind & Expanding Psychedelic Therapy
⏳ 00:50:57 – Brain Trauma, Mental Health & Performance
⏳ 01:00:15 – SEAL Training Lessons in Leadership & Resilience
⏳ 01:05:44 – Marcus’s Advice for Veterans Facing PTSD
⏳ 01:10:30 – How to Support VETS & TARA Mind

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