Matthew ”Whiz” Buckley | No Fallen Heroes : Healing Veterans from PTSD with Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT

2023-09-15

E. Matthew Buckley (callsign “Whiz”), a decorated Navy fighter pilot, is the Chief Executive Officer for TOPGUN Options LLC (TGO) and Strike Fighter Financial LLC in Boca Raton, Florida. He is also the Producer of the groundbreaking documentary film No Fallen Heroes. Prior to starting TGO he was the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Options News Network, a financial media company headquartered in the Chicago Board of Trade. He rose from the position of Managing Director of a leading multi-billion-dollar Wall Str...

Prior to starting TGO he was the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Options News Network, a financial media company headquartered in the Chicago Board of Trade. He rose from the position of Managing Director of a leading multi-billion-dollar Wall Street trading firm to CEO in one year at the age of 38. His areas of expertise include strategic planning and execution, raising capital, mergers and acquisitions, building profitability, public speaking, charitable fund raising, leadership development, and team building.

Prior to this Mr. Buckley was the Managing Director of Strategy for the largest Wall Street proprietary volatility arbitrage equity options trading firm. He was responsible for the strategic development, successful execution, and debriefing of all strategic plans across the firm and retail business units. His efforts enabled the firm to grow from 99 employees to over 600 and increase in enterprise value from $150M to over $2.5B in just 3 years.

Before heading to Wall Street Mr. Buckley was the Director of Leadership with a military themed consulting company, where he became an internationally recognized and highly sought-after public speaker. He created and deployed leadership and strategic planning and execution processes and was a primary executive consultant to many Fortune 500 companies, including GE, Cisco, Sanofi, Macquarie, McKesson, AT&T, VMWare, Logitec, Fidelity, Cargill, Oracle, Capital One, MasterCard, Medtronic, Abbott, Medtronic, Siemens, and Gilead Sciences.

From 1991-2006, Whiz was a highly decorated Naval Aviator with the United States Navy serving at multiple duty stations worldwide. He was an F/A-18 Hornet Instructor and Adversary Pilot with experience in hostile situations. He flew 44 combat sorties over Iraq and was awarded 2 Strike/Flight Air Medals. He graduated from the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN). He served as a Department Head in a fighter squadron responsible for the safe operation and combat capability of 12 F/A-18 Hornet aircraft worth over $500 million. His responsibilities included the supervision and management of 200 naval personnel and material assets during combat operations. He managed the career paths and professional development of officers and enlisted personnel, managed a $25 million operations budget, and was responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing allied assets in the Persian Gulf theater as the Mobile Targeting Officer in Riyadh, KSA. He conducted briefings for the highest levels of the National Command Authority and held a Top Secret/SCI clearance. He was recalled to active duty and served during Operation Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom.

Mr. Buckley lost his sister at the age of 19 to a drunk driver when she was a freshman at Villanova University. Whiz vowed to fight drunk driving and support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and their mission of ‘No More Victims’. He currently serves as the MADD Dash 5K honorary co-executive chairman and for 3 years in a row raised the most donations both as an individual and company.

In 2020 Mr. Buckley founded the TOPGUN Fighter Foundation, a 501c3 charity dedicated to reducing the national tragedy of veteran suicide through alternative and leading-edge therapies.

Mr. Buckley serves on the Broward Sheriff’s Office Advisory Council as well as the Executive Committee for the Parkinson’s/Alzheimer’s Research & Education Foundation of Broward and Palm Beach counties.

He has combined his unprecedented experiences in the military and in corporate America in the writing of From Sea Level to C Level: A Fighter Pilot’s Journey from the Front Lines to the Front Office. His follow-on work Covid Crash: From Panic to Profit chronicles how Whiz was one of the only financial professionals in the world to predict to the day the market reaction to the covid virus and detail how he empowered his members to recognize outsized profits. His latest work Strength and Gratitude is an international best seller in 3 categories ranging from business to leadership.

Mr. Buckley is married to Susan and has 3 children – Matthew, Jack, and Keeley. Matthew and Jack plan on following in their father’s footsteps by serving their country in the Marine Corps and Navy.

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Summary

In this conversation, Whiz shares his background growing up in a religious Irish Catholic family and his decision to join the military. He discusses the challenges of transitioning out of the military and the lack of support for veterans. Whiz also highlights the impact of trauma on veterans and the need for better mental health resources. He emphasizes the potential of psychedelic medicines in healing and shares his personal experience with Ibogaine. Overall, Whiz advocates for a more holistic approach to supporting veterans and addressing their mental health needs. In this conversation, Whiz shares his experiences with psychedelic medicines, particularly the 5-MeO DMT journey. He describes the profound and transformative effects of the medicine, including the experience of infinity and the realization of perfection. Whiz emphasizes the importance of integration and the impact of the medicine on relationships and family dynamics. He also discusses the mission of the No Fallen Heroes Foundation, which provides healing grants for veterans and first responders. The conversation with Whiz highlights the need for change in the psychedelic movement at the federal level. Whiz and his organization, No Fallen Heroes Foundation, are taking action by advocating for the use of psychedelics in treating veterans, first responders, and their families. They are challenging lawmakers to listen to the people and make a difference. Whiz emphasizes the importance of leading the way and not relying on politicians who may be influenced by big corporations. The foundation's mission is to heal everyone and change the narrative surrounding psychedelics.

Takeaways

The military does a good job of training soldiers but often fails to support their transition back to civilian life.
Veterans often face challenges in seeking help for mental health issues due to stigma and fear of negative consequences.
Psychedelic medicines, such as Ibogaine, show promise in healing trauma and addiction in veterans.
A more holistic approach is needed to support veterans, including access to alternative therapies and integration support. Psychedelic experiences can have profound and transformative effects on individuals, leading to a shift in perspective and a deeper understanding of oneself and the world.
Integration is a crucial part of the psychedelic journey, as it allows individuals to incorporate the insights and lessons from the experience into their daily lives.
Forgiveness is a powerful tool for healing and personal growth, allowing individuals to let go of past traumas and find peace.
The language and culture surrounding psychedelics are evolving, with more individuals embracing these experiences and exploring their potential for healing and self-discovery.
Organizations like the No Fallen Heroes Foundation play a vital role in providing support and healing opportunities for veterans and first responders.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
03:00 The Military Experience and Transitioning
09:00 The Impact of Trauma
17:30 The Need for Better Support for Veterans
23:00 The Challenges of Seeking Help
28:00 The Role of Psychedelic Medicines
36:00 Personal Experience with Ibogaine
44:53 Introduction to Psychedelic Experiences
45:23 Preparing for the Journey
46:17 The 5-MeO DMT Journey
47:13 The Experience of Infinity
48:11 The Reentry and Integration
49:10 The Healing and Perfection
50:09 The Desire to Stay in the Divine State
50:18 The Challenging Reentry
52:45 The Rebirth and Transformation
53:40 The Decision to Not Repeat the Experience
54:22 The Medicine's Objective and Future Legalization
55:51 The Impact on Relationships and Family
56:48 The Shift in Perspective and Language
57:45 The Violent and Profound Nature of the Experience
59:24 The Power of Forgiveness
01:00:41 The Transformation of Self
01:01:11 The Shift in Masculine Identity
01:02:32 The Unfolding of Personal Trauma
01:03:01 The Realization of Perfection
01:04:25 The Shift in Motivation and Purpose
01:05:20 The Language and Culture Shift
01:06:02 The Journey of Self-Discovery
01:09:45 The No Fallen Heroes Foundation
01:26:59 The Need for Change
01:27:55 Leading the Way
01:28:24 Challenging the Status Quo
01:29:10 Continuing the Fight