#10 Marcus Capone - SEAL Team Six Explosive Breacher/Pyschedelic Therapy Advocate

Jun 24, 2021

Marcus Capone, a former Tier 1 explosive breacher with SEAL Team 6, and his wife Amber Capone, co-founder of VETS Solutions, dive into their transformative journey advocating for psychedelic therapy for veterans. They discuss the profound mental toll of explosive breaching and combat, how a single psychedelic treatment turned Marcus's life around, and the bonds of family and resilience forged through their experiences. Their mission to promote mental health care through innovative therapies sheds light on the urgent need for supportive solutions for veterans.

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Gummy Bear Surprise

Marcus Capone expresses surprise when he receives regular gummy bears as a gift.
He highlights how normalized CBD and THC products have become.

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Red Dragon

Gabe McCarty had difficulty with freefall exits, once entering an uncontrollable spin.
His eyes were bloodshot from broken blood vessels, earning him the nickname "Red Dragon".

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Coin Toss Fate

Marcus Capone's platoon lost a coin toss, sending them to Germany instead of Afghanistan.
They learned about the Red Wings disaster through their wives, highlighting communication breakdowns.

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