Tryp Rapport Episode 059 - You With Me?
Jun 4, 2024
Diego Ugalde, a former Navy corpsman and SEAL veteran, dives deep into his transformative journey with psychedelics after two decades in the military. He shares his initial struggles in SEAL training and how his exposure to psychedelic therapy changed his perspective on healing. Diego recounts profound experiences with 5‑MeO‑DMT and ibogaine, discussing spiritual shifts and the role of psilocybin as a healing channel. He emphasizes the importance of compassion and leadership, linking psychedelics to deeper human connection.
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Long Road To Becoming A SEAL
- Diego recounts joining the Navy, failing SEAL training, leaving, then returning at 29 to complete training and serve 20 years.
- He retired as a senior chief after deployments with SEAL Team Two and felt grateful for both the highs and costs of service.
5‑MeO As An Immediate Awakening
- Diego's first psychedelic was 5-MeO-DMT after watching Mission Within heal veterans and seeing a colleague transformed.
- The 5-MeO experience shattered his previous worldview and launched years of chasing profound states.
Train For Integration Support
- Diego trained as a psychedelic integration coach to support veterans and joined Mission Within as a coach.
- He recommends structured integration training to help veterans process medicine experiences safely.
