War and the Soul

Mental Health, First Responders, & the Nobility of the Soul

The suicide rate for first responders is reported to be 20% higher than the general population. Can we please stop acting like we don’t know…read more.

PTSD is Not a Mental Illness

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PTSD is an illness of the soul, not the mind. Today PTSD is considered “an anxiety disorder.” However, the cluster of symptoms used to diagnose…read more.

The Psychedelic Marine, PTSD, and Tools for Change with Alex Seymour

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The Psychedelic Marine is a vivid portrait of both the anguish of war and the power of entheogens and shamanic ritual to help combat veterans…read more.

What is PTSD?

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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is an issue of the soul, not the mind. To define PTSD as a psychiatric disorder is to miss the…read more.

Laying Souls to Rest in Vietnam with Dr. Edward Tick

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Vietnamese shaman, Nguyen Ngoc Hoai, speaks to the souls of the dead in her country. In this way she and a Society of Shamans have…read more.

Shamanism and Healing from Trauma

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The ancients understood that soul loss could occur as a result of trauma, warfare, sorcery, accidents, or abuse. So simple and deep was this understanding…read more.

Shamanism and PTSD Recovery

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is the aftermath of a healthy, normal response to threatening, unpredictable, out of control situations. Within the complex inner world of…read more.

War and the Soul: Mature Warriors with Edward Tick

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There is a journey warriors must walk to heal and truly return to them selves, to their families and to the larger community. Those who…read more.

War and the Soul: How the Warrior Heals from War with Edward Tick

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We continue in our four-part series exploring war and shamanic healing with our guest, Ed Tick, author of War and The Soul. Dr. Tick specializes…read more.