#744 Sep 03, 25

Mindfulness and Psychedelics For Trauma and PTSD with Neil Markey

Former Captain in the U.S. Army’s Special Operations 2nd Ranger Battalion and Beckley Retreats CEO Neil Markey joins Patrick to unpack how mindfulness and psychedelic-assisted practices can support healing from PTSD and trauma, how treatment is evolving, and why shared group experiences can make a difference.

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Episode 744

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Creators and Guests

Host

Patrick Fitzgibbons

Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander and former Army Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. He is now a Program Lead for FHE Health in their Shatterproof Program for First Responders located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He is passionate about helping first responders who are struggling, and he also sought treatment for his struggles. He holds advanced degrees in organizational leadership and business, and is currently studying to become a licensed mental health clinician in the State of Florida. Patrick also speaks to first responder organizations about health and wellness for personnel.

Guest

Neil Markey

Neil Markey is the Co-Founder & CEO of Beckley Retreats. A former Captain in the U.S. Army’s 2nd Ranger Battalion with three deployments (Iraq, Afghanistan), he later pursued a dual MBA/MIA at Columbia University. His own experience with PTSD led him to explore mindfulness and psychedelic-informed approaches to wellbeing.