In this episode, Matthew “Whiz” Buckley delivers one of his most unfiltered and important debriefs to date.

He opens by addressing the Somalian fraud uncovered in Minnesota, and the deep outrage it ignites in him as a combat veteran. While millions are exploited through systemic fraud, countless veterans continue to fight exhausting, dehumanizing battles to access the benefits they were promised for their service. Buckley makes one thing clear: these benefits are not handouts. They are obligations. Earned. Owed.

The conversation then shifts to a year-end debrief of No Fallen Heroes Foundation and what 2025 represented. Buckley reflects on the lives impacted, the healing witnessed, and the responsibility that comes with holding space for those carrying war, trauma, addiction, and loss. He also previews what lies ahead in 2026, outlining the next phase of growth, reach, and mission expansion as the foundation continues its work to bring real healing home to veterans and their families.

The second half of the episode turns deeply personal and profoundly human.

Buckley shares a raw debrief of his own spiritual awakening and why it became an inseparable part of his healing journey. He speaks to the spiritual injuries that so often go unnamed, especially among veterans, and challenges the idea that healing can be complete without addressing the deeper questions of identity, meaning, and connection. Awakening, he explains, is not a sign of being broken, but a process of remembering what was always there beneath the trauma.

This episode stands at the intersection of accountability, service, and transformation. It is a call to honor veterans not just with words, but with action. And it is an invitation for anyone on a healing path to understand that spiritual awakening is not separate from recovery. It is often the doorway through it.

This is not a comfortable conversation.
It is a necessary one.

Return Home.

We are revisiting this powerful episode, in which Whiz sits down with Dr. Deborah Mash, the renowned neuroscientist known as the Queen of Ibogaine. While Whiz and countless others share their personal healing journeys with ibogaine, Dr. Mash brings the hard science. With over 30 years of research, she breaks down how ibogaine and its metabolite, noribogaine, work to heal trauma and addiction at the neurological level—including a scientific analysis of Whiz’s own experience.

Dr. Mash tackles the fear and misinformation surrounding this medicine, explaining how the risks can be mitigated—or even eliminated—with proper protocols. She also discusses her groundbreaking work in taking the “psychedelic” out of the psychedelic experience, making ibogaine more accessible for those hesitant about the visionary aspects. As she asks, “Do you need the trip to get to the destination?”

Dr. Mash also shares an exciting update on her company, DemeRx, and its mission to revolutionize treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).

If you’re curious about ibogaine, considering sitting with this medicine, or know someone who could benefit, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Mash is the leading authority on the subject—and now, the newest member of the No Fallen Heroes advisory board.

In this episode, we sit down with Theresa Noach, a dedicated Ceremony facilitator for the Sacred Warrior Fellowship. Join us as she dives deep into the transformative significance of setting intentions for both life and Entheogenic ceremonies. Theresa shares her personal journey, revealing how the trauma that once defined her has been reshaped into a source of empowerment and purpose. With a focus on divine alignment, she openly discusses her triumphant path through domestic violence, illustrating that anyone can find meaning in their struggles. Tune in to this heartfelt conversation that inspires resilience and the pursuit of a purposeful life. Ready to deepen your journey towards empowerment and purpose? Visit us at nofallenheroes.com ↗ (https://nofallenheroes.com) to learn more about our mission and resources. Don’t forget to check out the Sacred Warrior Fellowship at sacredwarriorfellowship.org ↗ (https://sacredwarriorfellowship.org) for transformative experiences. And for some inspiring merch, head over to getmaverickmind.com ↗ (https://getmaverickmind.com). Join us in embracing resilience and creating a meaningful life! Intentions
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In this enlightening episode of Max Afterburner, host Theresa Noach welcomes Zoya, a dedicated steward of the Sacred Warrior Fellowship. Together, they delve into Zoya’s transformative experience with the Entheogenic church, highlighting her courageous decision to participate in hallucinogenic ceremonies. The conversation explores Zoya's personal struggles with her early religious programming and how these experiences have profoundly reshaped her spiritual journey, fostering a deeper understanding of herself and her place within the community.

Throughout the episode, Theresa and Zoya share emotional stories and profound insights, aiming to inspire listeners to consider the potential of participating in Sacred Warrior Fellowship's ceremonies. They discuss the importance of spiritual unity amidst diversity and the transformative power of community practices. This dialogue not only sheds light on the benefits of these sacred experiences but also addresses common barriers that individuals may face in pursuing their spiritual paths, such as feelings of unworthiness and self-doubt.

As advocates for openness in spirituality and healing, both hosts encourage listeners to embrace their journeys and challenge societal taboos surrounding entheogenic practices. Through relatable anecdotes and discussions, this podcast episode serves as a compelling invitation to explore new dimensions of spiritual growth and community connection, paving the way for personal and collective healing within the Sacred Warrior Fellowship. "This is the way"!

In this profoundly moving episode of MAX Afterburner, Whiz sits down with Dario Marchena, an Afghanistan combat veteran and law enforcement officer whose post-military life was defined - and nearly destroyed -by a single radio call.
During an ambush, Dario ordered a helicopter to engage two vehicles fleeing the scene. One held enemy fighters. The other carried a mother, father, and their two young children. The pilot’s voice came over the radio:
“Are you sure you want me to engage?”
A question that would echo in Dario’s soul for decades.
After the incident, Dario fell into a 19-year coma of the spirit - alive, but unable to feel alive. The silence swallowed him. The guilt estranged him from his own children. He served as a law enforcement officer but carried a wound that no uniform or training could protect him from.
Then he saw Whiz on TV.
He discovered the No Fallen Heroes Foundation.
And he took a courageous step into a Sacred Warrior Fellowship entheogenic retreat, receiving the Sacrament of Psilocybin.
What happened next is nothing short of miraculous.
Dario not only experienced deep, divine healing - he reunited with the very family harmed that day. They forgave him. They told him they were at peace. In that moment, decades of shame, guilt, and agony lifted. He was healed in a way he never believed possible.
Today, Dario has gone from hardened skeptic to apostle for healing, urging veterans, first responders, and anyone suffering trauma to reclaim their lives through safe, guided, spiritual communion.
This episode will shake you, break you, and help put you back together. It is proof that healing is real - and that it is never too late.
Share this with someone who needs hope.
Healing is possible.
Return Home.

In this powerful episode of The MAX Afterburner Podcast, Whiz sits down with world-renowned physician and trauma pioneer Dr. Eugene Lipov- the man behind what many now call “The God Shot.”

Dr. Lipov, Chief Medical Officer at Stella Center and founder of Erase PTSD Now, is one of the foremost experts on the physical consequences of trauma. His groundbreaking work with the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) and its evolved form, the Dual Sympathetic Reset (DSR), has delivered life-changing relief to thousands of veterans, first responders, and civilians suffering from post-traumatic stress.

Often referred to as The God Shot, this treatment has shown 85% success in calming the fight-or-flight response, “rebooting” the sympathetic nervous system, and giving patients what feels like a divine reset - peace, clarity, and relief many haven’t felt in decades.

Whiz and Dr. Lipov discuss:

What The God Shot actually is and why so many describe the experience as life-changing

How SGB/DSR works scientifically to reset the nervous system

Why we must stop calling it PTSD - and why Dr. Lipov and the trauma community are demanding the shift to PTSI (Post-Traumatic Stress Injury)

The slow movement of the VA and insurance despite overwhelming evidence

The 10–15 years of relief many patients experience

How this treatment is already being used by Special Forces and elite military units

Dr. Lipov’s personal story of growing up with trauma in his own home - and why this mission is sacred to him

Why this therapy may be on of the most important trauma innovations of the 21st century

This episode is a must-listen for anyone carrying invisible wounds - or anyone who loves someone who is.

What Dr. Lipov has created is nothing short of revolutionary. Many call it The God Shot because of one reason:

It gives people their life back.

Fight’s On.

In this powerful episode of the MAX Afterburner Podcast, Matthew “Whiz” Buckley debriefs his unprecedented visit to Harvard Law School, where he joined religious leaders, legal scholars, legislators, and government officials to discuss the future of psychedelics and the evolving landscape of entheogenic freedom.
Whiz shares insights from his presentation on the mission of the No Fallen Heroes Foundation and Sacred Warrior Fellowship - his entheogenic church devoted to healing and reconnection with the Divine and how the message deeply resonated with attendees. He also briefs listeners on upcoming Sacred Warrior Fellowship retreats, including the December gathering, and offers hard-won lessons from his own healing journey.
With honesty and heart, Whiz reflects on how to prepare if the sacraments call to you - and what it means to return home to your true self. This is the way. 

In this powerful episode, Whiz brings listeners up to speed on groundbreaking progress within both the No Fallen Heroes Foundation and Sacred Warrior Fellowship. He shares details about an upcoming sacred ceremony where six veterans will sit with the sacrament to begin or deepen their healing journey.

Whiz also previews a potential transformational healing opportunity for the survivors of the Camp Mystic tragedy in Texas, revealing how supporters can help fund their healing - and, in turn, experience healing themselves through service and connection.

Drawing from five years of deep personal and collective lessons, Whiz offers insight into what this sacred work truly entails - its challenges, its beauty, and its divine purpose.

This is more than an update - it’s a call to action and awakening.
A must-listen for anyone called to heal, serve, or understand the deeper mission behind No Fallen Heroes and Sacred Warrior Fellowship.

Whiz has a VERY special guest on this podcast (his beautiful bride Suzi) who debriefs her journey with the medicine. She briefs the factors (mainly Whiz) that led to the medicine calling her, the preparation phase, the journey, and her integration. Suzi talks about navigating her journey and how any darkness wasn't really darkness once she let go, "everything is fine, it's always fine." Once again we learn that the power of healing is available to everyone, at any time, and that true love is eternal. 

Fresh off a powerful healing retreat with veterans at Sacred Warrior Fellowship, Whiz returns to a world rocked by darkness - the brutal murder of Iryna Zarutska and the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk. In this hard-hitting episode, he digs deep into both of these horrific tragedies, calling out for truth - because only the truth will set us free.
This one is not for the faint of heart. Whiz confronts the chaos and pain head-on, but he doesn’t leave us there. He reminds us that no matter what is happening in the world, each of us is responsible for our healing. No one else can do it for us.
We are the pilot-in-command of our own aircraft. We are called to return home to the divine within.
If more of us embraced that truth, the world - and our country—would be a far better place.