173 - Benjamin Forest - 25 Years of Depression - Gone in a Day

173 - Benjamin Forest - 25 Years of Depression - Gone in a Day

Benjamin Forest was a decorated U.S. Air Force officer, a family man, and a war college graduate. But beneath the medals and checklists of success, his spirit was silently collapsing. After his father’s death and the slow unraveling of his life, Benjamin ended up in a psych ward on Veterans Day. That was the breaking point—and the beginning.

In this deeply emotional and eye-opening conversation, Benjamin shares how psychedelics pulled him out of suicidal depression and transformed him into a better man. His first five-gram mushroom journey not only ended a years-long battle with depression—it changed his spiritual DNA. Since then, he’s become a powerful voice in the psychedelic healing movement.

From sacred mushroom ceremonies to ayahuasca rituals, 5-MeO-DMT whiteouts to ibogaine recoveries, Benjamin unpacks his wild journey and how it all led to his book:
"Trip of a Lifetime: The Psychedelic Guide to Healing, Loving, and Living."

Topics include:

  • His breakdown in uniform—and what triggered it

  • Why psychedelics worked when nothing else did

  • The spiritual experience that made him believe in God

  • What happens inside a psychedelic church

  • The one ceremony that showed him he was insecure

  • Why men must reclaim emotional courage

This episode is raw, redemptive, and deeply human. If you’ve ever felt broken—or curious about the healing potential of psychedelics—this one’s for you.


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52 - DR TAYLOR BEAN - YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

52 - DR TAYLOR BEAN - YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

Dr Taylor Bean is a naturopathic doctor in Salmon Arms, owner of "Taylor Made Wellness", AND one of our favourite guests! Today she talks about reducing the strain on your immune system. (and her adventures growing food) Enjoy, and share! :) (She's also over in the app... so hit her up with your questions!) Scroll to the bottom of this link for both App Store links! 🙏🏼 Kid ✌🏽😎 LINK

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50 - AL MATTTHEWS - FALLEN ANGELS, ALIENS ABDUCTIONS, AND GOD

50 - AL MATTTHEWS - FALLEN ANGELS, ALIENS ABDUCTIONS, AND GOD

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48 - Meray Froese - Breast Implant Illness

48 - Meray Froese - Breast Implant Illness

Meray Froese shares her UNREAL experience suffering with Breast Implant Illness. Turns out, it more common than you think.

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46 - THEO FLEURY - SURVIVING TRAUMA

46 - THEO FLEURY - SURVIVING TRAUMA

Fleury is an NHL legend, 1000-point scorer, and Stanley Cup champion. He left the league in 2003 while battling deep trauma, that showed up in his life as substance abuse. Theo is a loud and powerful voice in the mental health space, and his story will inspire you!

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45 - MEGHAN THE WINE GIRL - WINE MYTHS!

45 - MEGHAN THE WINE GIRL - WINE MYTHS!

[VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY] Let's grab a glass with Meghan! We talked about.. - Wine myths - The rise of boxed wine (and her fave to try) - Best RED wine for a hot summer day - How to drink wine the proper way to enhance what you taste. Links to what we mentioned in this chat: Three Finger Jack (I actually found this for $20 this week @ BC Liquor Store) Villa Di Corlo Grasparossa Di Castelvetro Lambrusco Concerto Reggiano Lambrusco Frizzante Bag in a Box wine: https://www.botabox.com/ La Vielle Ferme

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41 - Tania the Herbalist

41 - Tania the Herbalist

Tania is a herbalist, a health & wellness coach and a health freedom advocate!

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35 - Vikki Oriah - Get your man to Step-Up!

35 - Vikki Oriah - Get your man to Step-Up!

Finding your femininity, brings out the masculinity in your man.

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34 - Dan Payne - Real Talk about Depression

34 - Dan Payne - Real Talk about Depression

Dan Payne seemingly has it all... amazing family, successful career, (I mean he's in the new Bruce Willis movie, come on!) But Dan has quietly struggled with depression... and in this episode, he talks about it. I really love this conversation, and Dan's ability to be so raw and authentic. Please share this with someone it can help! Kid

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