This is self-work, and I'm Dr. Margaret Rutherford.

At self-work, we discuss psychological and emotional issues and what you can do about them,

whether that's learning self-acceptance, taking action, or seeking therapy or treatment.

Eight years ago, I extended the walls of my practice to reach those of you who might already be knowledgeable about mental

health treatment, but also to those of you who might say, you'd never darken the door of a therapist.

And yet, you are here. I'll answer your questions while I invite you to take a few minutes for your

own self-work. It was incredible to me, Margaret. I remember sitting there, I'm like, I get this.

When that buzzing stopped, I was on the right channel, and the whole experience began. So the first

half, like I said, was a tour. I saw everything,

the smallest insect, the most brilliant galaxy. I saw, I'm not kidding, when I say I believe I saw

everything and the beauty in it. Welcome to this week's edition of self-work. Suicide rates within

our veteran and first responder communities are incredibly high.

I've had conversations before with several guests on self-work about this, but none quite like

Wiz Buckley.

Here are a few of the career facts about him.

His call sign was Wiz.

His name is Matthew Buckley.

He's a former decorated Navy fighter pilot.

He's the CEO of Top Gun Options and Strike Fighter Financial, both LLCs in Boca Raton, Florida.

Prior to that, he was managing director of strategy for Peake Six investments and the founder and CEO of Peak Six Media. He now heads his own non-profit organization trying to prevent veteran and first responder suicide, which is why I wanted

to talk to him. Those are the facts. His story is unique, and he now advocates for treatment

of trauma and PTSD with psychedelic assisted therapy.

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