On Episode 93 of The TLB Podcast, James speaks with Adam Peters—The Strategic Veteran—about his journey from military service to entrepreneurship, veteran community leadership, challenges in transitioning, holistic healing with psychedelics like ayahuasca, the value of vulnerability, mindfulness, and creative expression including music.
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Early access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9se
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Connect with Adam Peters
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pete0585
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/TheStrategicVeteran
Twitter → https://twitter.com/strategicvet
Website → https://www.thestrategicveteran.com
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@thestrategicveteran
Other Referenced Books
Evergreen State College: https://www.evergreen.edu
Atomic Habits: https://shorturl.at/GjWyD
Chapters
00:00 - Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life
05:52 - Leadership and Community Support
11:52 - Psychedelics in Healing
17:59 - The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
24:11 - Skepticism of Big Pharma
29:59 - The Future of Mental Health Treatment
55:01 - The Pandemic of Self Image
01:00:10 - Self-Discovery and Spirituality
01:10:21 - Authenticity in Entrepreneurship
01:18:52 - Importance of Genuine Conversations
01:29:02 - Value of Learning from Others' Experiences
01:48:53 - Creative Process and Its Rewards
01:56:58 - Nature and Mindfulness
02:02:37 - Hydration and Health Practices
02:08:01 - The Joy of Learning Guitar
02:17:23 - Music as Therapy
02:24:31 - Exploring Sound
02:30:10 - The Connection Between Sound and Consciousness
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