In this episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut sits down with Susannah Stokes, a former Marine Corps officer and founder of Metamorphosis Ventures. Susannah shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a military family, attending the Naval Academy, and serving in Afghanistan, to finding renewed purpose in supporting fellow veterans and championing alternative approaches to healing PTSD—including plant medicine and psychedelics.

Listen as Susannah candidly discusses the challenges of military service, what it's really like to deploy, and her personal reckoning with the realities of war. She dives into her transformative experiences at Facebook, her passion for veteran advocacy, and the unconventional paths she’s explored for mental wellness and post-traumatic growth. Ed and Susannah also highlight the importance of community, breaking the stigma around mental health, and why veterans should trust their intuition on their journey to healing.

If you're looking for honest, thought-provoking conversations about military service, transition, and true healing, this episode is for you.

Learn more about Susannah and Metamorphosis Ventures, and how you can get involved with Operation Firewalk and other veteran-focused initiatives. Tune in now!

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