Best Psychedelic Chaplaincy Podcasts (2025)

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Healed in the Bread Aisle, Healed in the Garden-Healed in the Bread Aisle, Healed in the Garden

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Nick Jones on Healing After War: Addiction, Resilience & the Power of Purpose 1:03:54

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Send us a text In this raw and powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Nick Jones, a military veteran who opens up about his deeply personal journey through trauma, transition, and transformation. From combat deployments to battling alcoholism, Nick reveals how he confronted the invisible wounds of war and began the l…

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Steve Gardipee -- Vietnam Vet NDEr 2-Steve Gardipee -- Vietnam Vet NDEr

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Justin Roberts: Chaplaincy, Combat, and the Healing Power of Storytelling 51:21

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Send us a text In this emotionally charged episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero welcomes filmmaker, author, and former Army Chaplain Justin Roberts for a conversation that bridges war, faith, trauma, and the power of healing through story. Together, they explore the critical role chaplains play in addressing mental health in military sett…

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109. The Journey of a Poet 56:51

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New MindfulU Podcast episode: The Journey of a Poet with poet, Naropa Summer Writing Program faculty, and Brown University professor Eleni Sikelianos. In this episode, Eleni shares the unconventional path that led her to a life of poetry—from hitchhiking around the world to synchronistic events that brought her to Naropa for an MFA. She reflects on…

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Doug O’Connell: Green Beret Turned Defense Attorney on Purpose, Identity & Veterans in Law 45:38

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Send us a text In this compelling episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Doug O’Connell, a former Green Beret turned accomplished criminal defense attorney, to explore the uncommon path of blending military service with a high-impact civilian career. Doug shares how his experiences in Special Forces—operating in high-stakes, …

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Lee Lawrence: How an NDE derailed a CPA-Lee Lawrence: How an NDE derailed a CPA

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Kevin Smith on Resilience, Fitness, and Life After the Military 44:48

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero welcomes Kevin Smith, a former Green Beret and endurance coach, for a candid conversation about what it takes to thrive both in uniform and in the civilian world. Kevin opens up about his journey from an athletic upbringing to enduring the rigors of Special Forces select…

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Nicholas Allen: Fitness, Sobriety & Mental Health After the Military 45:46

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Send us a text In this energizing episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero reconnects with friend and fellow veteran Nicholas Allen for a wide-ranging conversation on the intersections of fitness, mental health, and personal development. Together, they dive into the struggles of balancing work, education, and recovery after injury—while maint…

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Todd Strader on TBI, Alcohol, and the Fight for Veteran Brain Health 50:18

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero is joined by veteran and brain injury advocate Todd Strader for a raw and revealing conversation on the long-term effects of chronic blast exposure, alcohol use, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in the military. Todd opens up about his personal battle with impulsivity,…

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Ray Kinman's NDE: I became a verb...-Ray Kinman's NDE: I became a verb...

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Eric Tansey on Life as a Veteran, Cop, & Author 1:05:09

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Send us a text What do late-night patrols, police academy chaos, and laugh-out-loud storytelling have in common? In this episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with veteran, former law enforcement officer, and author Eric Tansey to explore a journey packed with grit, growth, and unexpected humor. Eric opens up about his transition…

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Jess Tandler: West Point, Infantry Leadership & Life After Service 1:20:55

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Send us a text In this empowering episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Jess Tandler—a West Point graduate, former infantry officer, and trailblazing female leader in the military. Jess shares her raw and inspiring journey through the ranks, from her early days in a military household to tackling the challenges of Ranger Sch…

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From Marine to Navy SEAL: Tommy Richardson on Faith, Combat & Resilience 50:29

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero is joined by Marine Corps veteran and former Navy SEAL, Tommy Richardson. From overcoming childhood bullying to serving in some of the world’s most elite combat units, Tommy shares his deeply personal story of resilience, brotherhood, and the unbreakable warrior spirit. …

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Helping David Die-Helping David Die

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Dr. Leah Kaylor, Ph.D., MSCP: Mastering Sleep for Peak Mental Health 51:12

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Dr. Leah Kaylor, Ph.D., MSCP, a leading expert in sleep science and mental health, to uncover the critical role of sleep in optimizing mental health, cognitive performance, and emotional resilience. Together, they debunk the most common sleep myths, highli…

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108. The Path and Craft of Fiction Writing 53:02

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Laird is an alumnx of Naropa’s MFA Creative Writing program, former Naropa core faculty and Summer Writing Program faculty for 15 years, author of 9 novels, and current professor of writing at Brown University. In this episode, he takes us on the journey of finding his writing voice, the experiences that allowed him to become a published author and…

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Chuck Ritter on mastering Leadership and Overcoming Failure 53:44

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, Deny Caballero sits down with Charles "Chuck" Ritter to dive deep into the fundamentals of military leadership, mastering the basics, and the transition from junior to senior NCO roles in Special Operations. They explore the crucial role humor plays in maintaining morale, the power of authe…

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Barbara Bartolomes Ceiling Friend-Barbara Bartolomes Ceiling Friend

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From Special Operations to Medical School: Ricky Ditzel Jr. on Leadership, Identity & the SOF to SOM Journey 1:01:41

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Send us a text What does it take for a Special Operations veteran to transition from battlefield leadership to becoming a future leader in medicine? In this compelling episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Ricky Ditzel Jr., a former U.S. Army Special Operations Flight Paramedic with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regi…

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Psychedelics, Pain & Purpose: Diego Ugalde on 5-MeO-DMT, Ego Death, and the Path to Healing 54:38

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Send us a text What happens when a Special Operations veteran confronts ego death, suffering, and healing through psychedelics? In this deeply introspective episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Diego Ugalde, who shares his life-changing experiences with 5-MeO-DMT and other psychedelic therapies. Together, they explore the c…

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Healing TBI & PTSD with HBOT: Green Beret Wren Murray on Recovery & Revival 53:00

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Send us a text What happens when a Green Beret turns patient, entrepreneur, and healing advocate? In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Wren Murray, former Special Forces operator and founder of Revival Hyperbarics, to explore how Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is transforming recovery for veterans sufferi…

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Between Easter and Earth Day, 2025-Between Easter and Earth Day, 2025

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From Navy SEAL to French Foreign Legion: Taylor Cavanaugh on Self-Sabotage, Discipline, and Transformation 45:30

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Send us a text What happens when a Navy SEAL hits rock bottom and finds clarity in the chaos? In this gripping episode of the Security Halt! Podcast, Deny Caballero sits down with Taylor Cavanaugh, a former Navy SEAL turned French Foreign Legionnaire, to explore his powerful journey through self-sabotage, addiction, identity loss, and ultimate rede…

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Is the future of food already broken — or are we just disconnected from it? 52:12

2M ago52:12

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Send us a text In this eye-opening episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Patrick Samuels — veteran entrepreneur, farmer, and advocate for sustainable agriculture — to unpack the hard truths behind the modern food industry. From misleading “pasture-raised” labels to the decentralization of food production, Patrick shares his …

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What happens when military service ends — but the real battles begin at home? 1:17:48

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Send us a text In this episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Merrill Slepica — C-130 Gunner, veteran entrepreneur, and founder of Hammer 41 Leatherworks — to unpack the raw realities of life after the military. From combat deployments to the quiet struggles of fatherhood, divorce, and mental health — Merrill shares his journ…

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Saved from Dark, Blessed by Light-Saved from Dark, Blessed by Light

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Veteran Mindset Shift: Marriage, Masculinity, and Finding Purpose After the Military 52:52

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Send us a text What does it take for veterans to truly thrive after service? In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with George Hayworth — a former corporate professional turned men’s growth coach — to explore the hard truths about transition, marriage, masculinity, and mental health. George shares his raw and unf…

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Climbing Kilimanjaro & Raising Resilient Kids | Joshua Skovlund on Veteran Mindset & Adventure 43:34

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Send us a text What does it take to summit Kilimanjaro — physically, mentally, and spiritually — while balancing the challenges of parenthood and veteran life?In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, Green Beret veteran Deny Caballero sits down with Joshua Skovlund — journalist, adventurer, veteran, and storyteller — to unpack life lessons from …

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From Military to Entrepreneur: Building Team Easties 47:39

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Send us a text In this episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Jason Marks, a Special Operations veteran and founder of Team Easties an outdoors gear company, together they explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, military resilience, and innovation. Jason shares his journey from combat zones to product design labs, divin…

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Healing Traumatized Children-Healing Traumatized Children

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Olympian and Race car driver, AJ Muss: From Brain Trauma to Recovery & Racing 54:28

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Aaron "AJ" Muss, Olympic snowboarder and professional race car driver, to unpack a raw and transformative journey through brain trauma, addiction recovery, and elite performance. AJ opens up about surviving a near-fatal accident, the physical and emotional…

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Dino Garner on Mentorship, Innovation & PTSD Recovery: From Military Service to Scientific Discovery 49:20

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Send us a text From the Front Lines to the Lab: Dino Garner’s Extraordinary Journey of Service, Science, and Support In this captivating episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Dino Garner—veteran, innovator, author, and scientist—for a wide-ranging conversation on mentorship, resilience, and redefining purpose after military …

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Ketamine Therapy & Conscious Healing: Christi Myers on PTSD, Purpose, and Mental Health Recovery 59:46

2M ago59:46

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Send us a text What if healing trauma required a shift in consciousness? In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Christi Myers, a former emergency medicine professional turned ketamine therapy advocate. Together, they explore the groundbreaking role of ketamine therapy in treating PTSD, trauma, and mental heal…

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Psychedelics and Spirituality-Psychedelics and Spirituality

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Healing Together: Jay & Kaila Fain on Veteran Trauma, Love, and Resilience 51:25

2M ago51:25

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Send us a text What does it take to heal together after trauma? In this deeply moving episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero is joined by Jay and Kaila Fain—a couple who have faced the raw realities of trauma, military service, and recovery together. Their story sheds light on the emotional toll of mental health struggles, military sexual t…

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From Military Spouse to CEO: How Michelle Penczak Built a Business Empowering Families 46:12

2M ago46:12

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Send us a text Military spouses are often the unsung heroes of service—balancing life, family, and identity while navigating constant change. But what happens when one turns that challenge into a thriving business? In this empowering episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Michelle Penczak, military spouse, entrepreneur, and f…

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Jason McCoy on Archery Therapy, Faith & Healing 44:21

2M ago44:21

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Send us a text What happens when a Special Operations veteran finds healing through archery? In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Jason McCoy, Air Force Veteran, advocate and founder of ENDEX Archery, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans heal through archery therapy and community support. …

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Tina Angelis Labyrinth Life-Tina Angelis Labyrinth Life

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Navigating Growth, Responsibility & Mental Health in the Veteran Space 44:25

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, hosts Deny Caballero and Gordon "Gordo" Hurley dive deep into the real-life challenges and victories that come with transitioning through different seasons of life—especially for veterans and creators navigating the pressures of personal growth, mental health, and professional development. …

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Matt Ferry on Fishing, Sobriety & Veteran Mental Health 49:34

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Send us a text In this episode of Security Halt!, Deny Caballero sits down with Matt Ferry from Veterans Fishing to explore the power of community, vulnerability, and alternative healing methods in veteran recovery. Fishing as Therapy – How spending time on the water has become a lifeline for veterans struggling with PTSD, addiction, and mental hea…

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Dr. James Engall on Blast Injuries, Brain Trauma & Training Safety 47:59

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, Deny Caballero sits down with Dr. James Engall to discuss a critical but often-overlooked issue in military training—blast exposure and its long-term effects on brain health. 🔹 The Silent Impact of Blast Waves – How repeated exposure in military training and combat affects cognitive functio…

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18 Good Guy on Military Mindset, Personal Growth & Leadership 51:42

3M ago51:42

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Security Halt!, Deny Caballero sits down with Lee from “18 Good Guy” to explore the transformative power of mindset, vulnerability, and cultural influences in shaping a fulfilling life—both inside and outside the military. 🔹 Why Vulnerability is Strength – Breaking down the stigma of weakness and embracin…

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A Childs NDE on the Moon-A Childs NDE on the Moon

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Culture Clash: Military Deployments, Music, & Gym Culture – With Liam Cogan 56:33

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Send us a text What happens when you mix military deployments, pop culture blind spots, metal-country fusion, and gym culture? You get one of the most hilarious and insightful conversations yet on Security Halt! In this high-energy episode, Deny Caballero sits down with Liam Cogan to discuss everything from the cultural disconnect of missing pop cu…

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Running Through Adversity: Jason L Coffrin on Ultra Marathons, Mental Resilience & Veteran Strength 56:36

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Jason L Coffrin to explore the relentless pursuit of adventure, resilience, and self-discovery. From the tranquility of fishing to the grueling endurance of ultra marathons, Jason shares his transformative journey—highlighting the physical and mental battl…

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What have you done with my gift?-What have you done with my gift?

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Rice University Veteran Business Battle: Turning Military Skills into Startup Success 46:07

3M ago46:07

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Send us a text In this game-changing episode of Security Halt!, we dive into the world of veteran entrepreneurship and explore how military veterans are making waves in the business world through the Veteran Business Battle—one of the most competitive pitch competitions for veteran-owned startups. From military leadership to business leadership, ve…

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