In this episode of the Psychedelic Scene Podcast, host Jill Sitnick speaks with Carlos Tanner, Director of the Ayahuasca Foundation, about how PTSD outcomes are often misunderstood, especially when statistics are shared without context.

Carlos discusses follow-up data from a retreat program for veterans and explains what it actually means when someone no longer meets the diagnostic criteria for PTSD. Rather than framing this as a cure or transformation, the conversation focuses on severity, functional impact, and why diagnosis is about thresholds, not the absence of struggle.

Jill adds personal perspective, describing how her own PTSD diagnosis was tied to suicidality, and why reducing symptoms to a non-debilitating level can still represent meaningful change.

This episode emphasizes clarity over hype and explores the importance of careful language when discussing mental health outcomes.

Disclaimer:
This conversation is shared for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice.