What happens when a decorated trauma surgeon, military veteran, and healthcare CEO walks away from it all?Dr. Charles “Charlie” Powell shares his astonishing path from success to surrender, and how plant medicine and purpose-driven healing gave him a second life.In this raw and revelatory episode, Charlie reveals the invisible wounds behind high-performance careers, the crisis of meaning plaguing veterans and executives alike, and the paradigm-shifting power of Iboga. This is a masterclass in unlearning Western conditioning and reclaiming your nervous system, soul, and mission.What You’ll Learn:Why the American Dream nearly cost Dr. Powell his life, and what finally saved itHow Iboga helped him reset 15+ years of opioid dependence, PTSD, and spiritual despairWhy integration is more essential than the medicine itselfHow trauma hides in high-functioning success (and how to spot the signs)The missing mental health tools that veterans, first responders, and executives urgently needWhat makes Healing Heroes the most important psychedelic documentary for this generationEpisode Highlights:02:48 – Why “Dr. Charlie Powell” no longer exists (and why that matters)10:41 – The cost of being a high-functioning trauma survivor17:22 – Sleep paralysis, soul-level nightmares, and the limits of Western psychiatry25:10 – How Iboga transformed his nervous system and ended opioid dependency overnight30:34 – Why veterans and first responders need their own psychedelic frameworks39:50 – The Healing Heroes documentary: a 10-day Iboga transformation on film45:02 – Rebuilding a new identity after shedding success, status, and false security53:15 – How real community (and purpose) heals what medicine can’tMeet the Guest:Dr. Charles “Charlie” Powell is a triple-boarded trauma surgeon, Navy veteran, and former CEO of a multimillion-dollar healthcare system. After selling his company for $250M, Charlie hit rock bottom, and found his rebirth in plant medicine. Today, he’s the founder of Healing Heroes and St. Charlie Resorts, offering trauma-informed healing experiences for veterans, special needs families, and seekers of deep transformation.Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned:Healing Heroes: A feature documentary tracking the real-time Iboga journeys of six veteransSt. Charlie Resorts: The first-ever resort system designed for special needs families and trauma recoveryPsychedelic Integration: Emphasized as the essential 90% of healing post-medicineVeteran-to-Visionary Framework: Charlie’s model for moving from military trauma to soul-aligned leadershipClosing Insight:“The medicine is only 10%. Integration is 90. If you don't teach people how to live differently, they’ll fall right back into the life that broke them.For the best in microdosing products and education, visit http://mamadose.comStay connected with Dr. Charlie and Healing Heroes on social media:Facebook: @healingheroestvInstagram:  @healingheroestvTikTok: @healingheroestvSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theplantmedicinepath1787Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medicinewiththemedalsConnect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medicine_with_the_medals/Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theplantmedicinepath/

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