A Pastor Finds Freedom In Mexico From PTSD Ep. 20

Send us Fan Mail Treatment Website: https://ambio.life/ Documentary: https://www.inwavesandwarfilm.com/ A lot of people talk about PTSD like it’s only flashbacks and bad dreams. Bill describes something darker and quieter: sitting in church, worshiping, and still getting hit with suicidal ideation so loud it feels like a command. He’s a professional counselor who works mostly with veterans, and he’s also a pastor, which makes his story even harder to ignore. He knows the clinical language, the coping patterns, and the church expectations and he admits what it’s like to keep it together at work while falling apart at home.  The conversation turns when Bill sees a friend return from Mexico after a medically supervised psychedelic-assisted treatment for PTSD and substance use. That friend looks different: sober, steadier, and more alive. Bill takes us through the questions Christians ask about mind-altering substances, the scriptures he wrestles with, and why “controlled treatment” isn’t the same thing as self-medicating. He also talks about spiritual preparation, prayer, and staying grounded in faith inside a space that often mixes New Age ceremony, breathwork, and alternative healing language.  From screening, EKGs, and medication restrictions to sweat lodges, ibogaine, and 5-MeO-DMT, Bill breaks down what the process actually looks like and what it cost him emotionally. He shares the trauma that surfaced, the way control kept showing up as the real battle, and the moment he felt God push him to stop hiding who he is. On the other side, he reports concrete changes: no suicidal ideation, better sleep, fewer intrusive images, less anger, and a renewed daily routine that protects his marriage and his mind.  If this story challenges you, share it with someone who needs hope, and check the links in the description for the resources we mention. Subscribe, leave a review, and send this to a friend: who in your life needs freedom more than quick relief? Arsynl offers a wide array of Weight Loss, Testosterone, Hair Loss, and other modalities for hormone health and wellness. Our mission is to improve health for everyone and to give back a portion of our proceeds to help Veterans and First Responders with both physical and mental wellness. Arsynal RX Telehealth Services Arsynl offers a wide array of services for hormone health and wellness for both men and women. Ecamm Live is the video production software I use to record and livestream Faith and Failures. It makes professional podcasting, remote interviews, live-streaming, and video recording simple—all from a Mac. How I Record Faith and Failures The tool I use to record, livestream, and interview guests for Faith and Failures. Arsynal RX Telehealth Services Arsynl offers a wide array of services for hormone health and wellness for both men and women. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show 🛑Support the channel: https://bit.ly/2yUE9Fy 🤳🏻LIVE STREAM LIKE A PRO!  https://bit.ly/452wNdl 🔥STREAM GEAR! https://kit.co/stephentilmon/live-stream-like-a-pro 🪭Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/faithandfailures/ 💪🏼Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/faithandfailures/ 💡Lights: collabs.shop/yxtlvd 🎙️Mics: https: https://amzn.to/3mTgFK2 🍔 Save with #doordash https://drd.sh/MwpyyrMtJ29uegdM 🎇Booms:https://amzn.to/3HsubM3 ⏺️Audio Recorder: https://amzn.to/3oxO1yD My Entire Kit: https://kit.co/stephentilmon 🎧Headphones: https://amzn.to/43XGXLR My Podcast  1. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-and-failures/id1505863531 2. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RnYGZRe9c515NhQhuhQ5K?si=A0SMJcdcQFWTxXs5J6S_Cw *All links are affiliate links. Although it won't cost you extra to use, they are just another way to show support when shopping online. Thank you!