"Psychedelics open up a space for people to experience the full range of their emotions and traumas in a way that traditional therapies often struggle to reach. In my experience, the transformations I've witnessed with MDMA-assisted therapy are unlike anything else in my career. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics provides veterans with the knowledge and guidance to engage with these powerful tools responsibly. This guide gives them a way to access deep healing, reconnect with their bodies, and move towards a more integrated sense of self."

Bessel van der Kolk, MD
#1 New York Times Science best seller, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Treatment of Trauma

"MDMA and other psychedelics have shown us the incredible potential to help veterans and others heal from trauma that traditional therapies often fail to address. People deserve access to these life-saving treatments, and The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics helps pave the way."

Rick Doblin, PhD
Founder and Preside​​nt of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)

“Plant medicine changed my life, helping me find peace and healing when I needed it most. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics gives veterans the tools to access this powerful form of healing—empowering them to confront trauma and step into a new chapter of their lives.”

Melissa Etheridge
American Rockstar and Founder of The Etheridge Foundation

“We recognize the urgent need for new, effective treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics serves as an invaluable resource for veterans seeking safe, evidence-based options to take back control of their healing and lives.”

Juliana Mercer
USMC Veteran, Executive Director, Healing Breakthrough

“In my work studying the effects of psychedelics on the brain, we have seen their remarkable potential to promote healing by unlocking deeply entrenched patterns of thought and behavior. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics provides an accessible resource for veterans who are exploring this powerful avenue for healing. Drawing on the same evidence and principles that guide our research, The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics offers veterans the tools to prepare for, engage with, and integrate psychedelic experiences. Intentional preparation and integration is essential for those seeking to benefit from the profound therapeutic effects that psychedelics can offer.”

Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris, PhD
Distinguished Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco and founder of the world’s first Center for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London

“The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics is a vital resource for those seeking to explore the therapeutic potential of these ancient medicines. This guide thoughtfully bridges the wisdom of traditional ethnobotanical knowledge with modern therapeutic practices, offering veterans a risk-reduced route to well-being. It’s an essential companion for veterans ready to engage with the transformative power of psychedelics."

Dr. Dennis McKenna, PhD
President and Principal  Founder of the McKenna Academy of Natural Philosophy, ethnopharmacologist, and founding Board member of the Heffter Research Institute

"In my decades of exploring psychedelics' potential to transform human consciousness, I’ve learned the value of guidance when it comes to the responsible use of these medicines. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics opens the door for veterans to safely and confidently explore the healing power of psychedelics, from ketamine to ayahuasca and beyond. For those ready to mend the unseen scars of war, this book provides a helping hand back to wholeness and meaning." 

James Fadiman, PhD
Psychedelic Researcher, and author (with Jordan Gruber), Microdosing for Health, Healing, and Enhanced Performance. 

"In my decades of service, I’ve seen firsthand the toll that combat takes on our soldiers, and I’ve witnessed the limits of conventional treatments for PTSD and trauma. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics provides a real alternative for those seeking relief. This guide offers a well-informed path for veterans ready to explore new approaches to healing. It’s about giving our warriors the resources they need to recover and take back control of their lives."

Lieutenant General Martin Steele
US Marine Corps (Retired)

"The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics is a key resource for veterans and others seeking healing through psychedelics, offering a thought-provoking workbook to help explore their inner landscapes for healing and growth. Drawing upon decades of collective wisdom, research, and cautions, this guide provides a structured yet flexible framework for those seeking to understand and prudently leverage the power of psychedelics."

Bob Jesse
Guiding force behind the contemporary re-emergence of psychedelics and co-author of foundational research at Johns Hopkins

"The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics is a compassionate  framework for personal and spiritual development.  For veterans seeking healing from trauma, this guide provides a structured, well-grounded approach for understanding and integrating the  profound potential of psychedelics when responsibly administered with careful preparation and skillful guidance.  The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics offers the opportunity not only for recovery, but true transformation.  

William A. Richards, Ph.D.
Author, Sacred Knowledge:  Psychedelics & Religious Experiences, Senior Advisor, Sunstone Therapies

“Combining ancient healing practices with modern clinical expertise, psychedelic therapies are empowering veterans to rediscover purpose, connection, and inner peace. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics provides an essential roadmap, offering veterans the guidance and support needed to embark on this transformative journey with safety and trust. This resource is invaluable for those seeking to heal the invisible wounds of war.”

Martín Polanco MD
The Mission Within

“The work that The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics is doing aligns perfectly with our mission at Dr. Bronner’s to support the integration of these therapies into mainstream healing practices, ensuring access for those who need it most. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics is exactly the kind of resource needed to bridge the gap between research and the real-world needs for veterans seeking relief from PTSD and other trauma-related challenges.  Psychedelics, when used in a safe and intentional way, can be life-changing,  breaking down barriers that keep us from healing. ” 

David Bronner
Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of Dr. Bronner’s

"Throughout my 20-year career as a researcher in psychedelics, including for addiction, I have witnessed the profound impact these substances can have on mental health and well-being when used with support and in the right setting and I recognize that there are risks as well. While not everybody is helped by psychedelics, many are, and The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics helps veterans reduce the risks around the use of these medicines and is an excellent resource for veterans seeking alternative paths to healing.”

Dr.  Matthew W. Johnson, PhD
Senior Researcher at Sheppard Pratt Center of Excellence for Psilocybin Research and Treatment

“Ranger Jesse Gould and the Heroic Hearts Project have worked tirelessly to help Veterans find healing after impactful Service. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics illuminates critical work in preparation and integration essential to realizing the full benefit of these historic and promising therapies. For those who have given everything and are searching for a way back to their best, this guide lays it all out—clearly, responsibly, and with heart.”

Rear Admiral Losey
Retired Navy SEAL

“Through the power of peer support, we’ve seen how veterans can process deep, often overwhelming experiences with the right guidance. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics is the right guidance for those looking to integrate these experiences with safety and intention.”

Joshua White
Founder & Executive Director Fireside Project

“I've experienced firsthand how trauma impacts both veterans and their families, and I've personally benefited from psychedelics in my own healing journey. These treatments have allowed me to break through pain that no other method could touch. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics is exactly what our veterans need to find their way out of the darkness and rediscover the fullness of life.”

Tom Satterly
Co-Founder of All Secure Foundation and Delta Force Veteran

"I've seen up close just how much trauma affects both veterans and their families. Psychedelics have provided a way to break through pain that no other treatments seemed to reach. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics gives veterans a real chance to heal—not just for themselves, but for their families who fight right beside them. This guide offers hope for those ready to rebuild their lives and strengthen their connections with their loved ones.”

Jen Satterly
CEO & Co-Founder of All Secure Foundation & Virago, Author, Filmmaker

"For centuries, plant medicines have been used as catalysts for healing and transformation. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics offers veterans a bridge back to these ancient practices, helping them navigate the complexities of trauma with the guid"The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics  offers veterans a path to healing that I wish I’d had during my own mental health journey."ance of nature’s most profound teachers."

Bia Labate, PhD
Anthropologist and Expert on Plant Medicines, Founder Chacruna

"With decades of research into the pharmacology of psychedelics, I’ve witnessed how these substances can unlock powerful healing. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics serves at the intersection of science and healing, offering veterans a step-by-step guide to personal growth and restoration."

Dr. David E. Nichols, PhD
Founding President of the Heffter Research Institute, Expert in Psychoactive Drugs

"In The Veteran's Guide to Psychedelics, veterans are offered not just a tool for healing but a path to rediscover their inner strength. This guide emphasizes preparation, integration, and integrity—key components for navigating the intense healing potential of psychedelics. For veterans seeking to reclaim their lives and redefine their mission, this is THE book. It aligns with the warrior ethos of pushing limits and embracing transformation to become unbeatable from the inside out."

Mark Divine
Navy SEAL Commander, Best Selling Author

"The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics is a critical tool in the fight to heal the deep, unseen wounds veterans carry and is essential reading for anyone advocating for better mental health care for veterans. This book is for the veterans as much as it is for their families, and reminds us that healing is possible, even in the face of the unimaginable. 

Lee Woodruff
New York Times Best-Selling author of In an Instant, Co-Founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation

"The Veteran's Guide to Psychedelics offers a compassionate and gentle roadmap for veterans seeking to heal the unseen wounds of trauma. With deep wisdom and care, this guide provides the tools needed to approach psychedelic healing with intention and safety. It honors the courage it takes to face the past and offers heartfelt support in reconnecting veterans to their strength, wholeness, and inner peace. This book is a true act of love, helping those who have sacrificed so much to rediscover the light within themselves."

Spring Washam
Co-Founder, Spirit Underground Liberation Project, Author The Spirit of Harriet Tubman

“Veterans deserve access to every type of treatment that can help them heal from trauma, and psychedelics are one of the most promising new options. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics gives veterans the guidance and understanding they need to approach this process with care and confidence.”

Taylor West
Executive Director, Healing Advocacy Fund

"This guide is a heart-forward resource for any veteran ready to explore the transformative power of psychedelics, offering a path to true healing and reconnection with life.”

Justin Boreta
Music Maker, Inner-Space Explorer

“There are many forms of courage, and healing oneself from the inside out often takes a courageous leap. While we must undertake this journey individually, it is one we can navigate with the support of others. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics empowers warriors to take charge of their mental health with the same grit and drive they brought to the battlefield. It’s a powerful tool for those ready to wrestle with their past for their future and evolve with dignity, strength, and self-love.”

Sally Roberts
CEO of Wrestle Like A Girl, Army Veteran, and a 2-Time World Bronze Medalist

"Just like mushrooms have transformed my life, they have the potential to unlock profound healing for veterans. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics gives veterans the tools to explore this path with clarity and intention, guiding them toward a brighter, more empowered future."

Alli Schaper
CEO Into the Multiverse, Co-Founder Microdosing Collective

“Veterans face unimaginable challenges, and the scars don’t simply fade when they come home. But there’s hope—plant medicine has the power to help them rebuild resilience and reclaim their lives. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics is a revolutionary tool that can truly transform the healing process.”

Kelsi Sheren
CEO Brass & Unity, Veteran

"Psychedelics have the power to cut through layers of trauma and disconnection, getting straight to the core of what really needs healing. For veterans, this isn’t just about symptom management—it’s about finally processing and moving beyond the pain. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics offers that path forward, with both safety and transformation at the forefront."

Dr Julie Holland, MD
Psychiatrist and Author of Good Chemistry

“As a physician and military leader, I have witnessed the pain and suffering that many veterans endure. Psychedelic treatments and therapies, when applied thoughtfully and professionally, can promote healing and relieve symptoms and impairments. The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics is a resource for those seeking to responsibly explore alternative treatments and therapies that are promising and innovative. It offers the tools veterans need to navigate their healing path with confidence and safety.”

Stephen N. Xenakis, M.D.
Brigadier General (Ret), U.S. Army

“There is tremendous potential in the use of psychedelics, which I have witnessed first-hand and is supported by a growing body of research.  However, the experiences as best done in the proper way, with the proper support - so the key is education and awareness.  The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics helps equip veterans with the information they need to make an informed decision and properly prepare. 

Neil Markey
CEO & Co-Founder Beckley Retreats, US Army Veteran