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Psychedelics, Pain & Purpose: Diego Ugalde on 5-MeO-DMT, Ego Death, and the Path to Healing
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What happens when a Special Operations veteran confronts ego death, suffering, and healing through psychedelics?
In this deeply introspective episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Diego Ugalde, who shares his life-changing experiences with 5-MeO-DMT and other psychedelic therapies. Together, they explore the complex and often misunderstood world of plant medicine and its role in unlocking emotional resilience, self-discovery, and personal transformation.
Diego opens up about:
- His initial skepticism and what led him to explore psychedelics
- The powerful lessons he learned about ego, discipline, and common humanity
- Why psychedelics are tools—not cures—for trauma and emotional pain
- How storytelling, integration, and reflection play a role in sustainable healing
- The importance of acceptance, suffering, and embracing pain as a path to growth
This conversation isn’t just about altered states—it’s about finding deeper meaning, breaking generational cycles, and creating space for radical awareness in our daily lives.
If you're curious about how psychedelics intersect with veteran healing, mental health, and personal growth, this episode offers raw, honest insights from someone who’s lived it.
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Chapters
00:00 The Healing Potential of Psychedelics
05:54 Diego's Journey into Psychedelics
12:01 Experiencing 5-MeO-DMT
18:06 Integration and Ego
24:02 Understanding Individual Paths
26:16 The Cycle of Life and Death
29:14 Understanding Common Humanity in Suffering
30:38 The Journey of Self-Discovery through Psychedelics
37:36 The Importance of Discipline and Pain in Growth
39:48 Embracing Suffering and Learning
45:14 Connecting Through Storytelling and Healing
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diegougalde/
Website: https://thetridentapproach.com/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Deep-Psychedelic-Conscious-Leadership-ebook
Produced by Security Halt Media
Chapters
1. Introduction & Diego's Background (00:00:00)
2. Beyond Psychedelics: The Misunderstood Path to Healing (00:02:23)
3. Diego's First Experience with 5-MeO DMT (00:10:57)
4. Returning Home & Initial Ego Expansion (00:21:49)
5. Ibogaine: The Grandfather Medicine's Tough Lessons (00:30:25)
6. Discipline & Pain in the Healing Journey (00:39:42)
7. Finding Lightness & Peace Beyond Suffering (00:47:38)
8. Warrior Side: Healing Through Storytelling (00:54:10)
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