Navy Seal on Healing PTSD and Addiction with Psychedelic Therapy w/ Tommy Aceto (WiM557)

Feb 25, 2025

Tommy Aceto, a former Navy SEAL and mental health advocate, dives deep into his transformative journey from combat to healing. He passionately discusses the powerful role of psychedelic therapy in addressing PTSD and addiction, especially among veterans. Aceto emphasizes the significance of storytelling for personal growth and resilience, linking the unconscious mind’s revelations to recovery. He shares insights on innovative healing approaches, the importance of community support, and the necessity of redefining identity in the face of trauma.

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ANECDOTE

Surrender Saves Navy SEAL

Tommy Aceto learned to let go and surrender both through psychedelic experiences and his Christian faith during Navy SEAL training.
The ability to surrender was crucial in overcoming PTSD and the hardships of Hell Week.

INSIGHT

Making the Unconscious Conscious

Unconscious patterns control your life until you make them conscious and work on them.
Psychedelics help in making unconscious emotional blocks conscious for healing.

INSIGHT

Shame Attacks Identity Core

Shame is the lowest emotional energy attacking our core identity statement - the 'I am'.
Addiction often stems from harmful identifications formed through shame that block true healing.

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